Read Minnesota 2023 // Holiday Book Sale

New and classic books in Minnesota history, environment, memoir, children's picture books, cookbooks, nonfiction, Scandinavia, travel guides, and more. Highlights include a celebration of the Northern Waters Smokehaus's singular contribution to food preservation, Smoke on the Waterfront; the first English translations of the original Godzilla novellas; new fiction from Linda LeGarde Grover; the final installment in Sigrid Undset's Olav Audunssøn tetralogy; a delightful, beautifully illustrated children's picture book on cultural clashes at the dinner table; a witty tribute to the sometimes profane, sometimes profound world of waiting tables; and Michael Schumacher's latest on Great Lakes shipwrecks. 30% off with code MN90520, good through Jan. 15, 2024.

READ MINNESOTA 2023: 30% OFF BOOKS FROM UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PRESS

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New and classic books in Minnesota history, environment, memoir, children's picture books, cookbooks, nonfiction, Scandinavia, travel guides, and more. Highlights include a celebration of the Northern Waters Smokehaus's singular contribution to food preservation, Smoke on the Waterfront; the first English translations of the original Godzilla novellas; new fiction from Linda LeGarde Grover; the final installment in Sigrid Undset's Olav Audunssøn tetralogy; a delightful, beautifully illustrated children's picture book on cultural clashes at the dinner table; a witty tribute to the sometimes profane, sometimes profound world of waiting tables; and Michael Schumacher's latest on Great Lakes shipwrecks.

All books below are 30% off with code MN90520, good through Jan. 15, 2024.

BROWSE BOOKS:

NATURAL HISTORY // ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE WRITING // FICTION

NONFICTION AND MEMOIR // MINNESOTA HISTORY // MUSIC & ARTS

CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS AND MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE AND HISTORY // SCANDINAVIA

RACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE // MYSTERY AND YOUNG ADULT FICTION

COOKBOOKS // GARDENING // SPORTS AND FISHING // ARCHITECTURE

TRAVEL STORIES // TRAVEL GUIDES // RAILROADS // SHIPWRECKS

WINTER // FOLKLORE

Memory of Trees A Daughter’s Story of a Family Farm Gayla Marty 2013 Spring: An evocative memoir of life on a dairy farm in Minnesota’s St. Croix Valley
Carew Rod Carew and Ira Berkow 2010 Spring: The candid and compelling memoir of Rod Carew, one of baseball’s greatest players
The Vikings Reader Armand Peterson, Editor 2009 Fall: Relive fifty years of glory and defeat as a Minnesota Vikings football fan
Tales from a Finnish Tupa James Cloyd Bowman and Margery Bianco 2009 Fall: An irresistibly charming and wonderfully illustrated collection of folktales—direct from a Finnish tupa, or cottage
Born to Pull The Glory of Sled Dogs Bob Cary 2009 Fall: Hike! That’s dogspeak for “Let’s go!”
Gophers Illustrated The Incredible Complete History of Minnesota Football Alfred C. Papas Jr. 2009 Fall: A unique graphic history of Gopher football—meticulously researched and drawn by Al Papas Jr.
Fishing for Buffalo A Guide to the Pursuit and Cuisine of Carp, Suckers, Eelpout, Gar, and Other Rough Fish Rob Buffler and Tom Dickson 2009 Spring: The definitive guide to the eccentric and surprisingly popular sport of rough fishing
Subterranean Twin Cities Greg Brick 2009 Spring: Don’t try this at home—read the book instead! (it smells better).
Legends of Paul Bunyan Harold W. Felton, Editor 2008 Fall: The collected lore of Minnesota’s favorite lumberjack hero
Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota Welby R. Smith 2008 Spring: Practical, comprehensive, and packed with information—the indispensable guide for identifying trees and shrubs in Minnesota
Island Folk The People of Isle Royale Peter Oikarinen 2008 Spring: Experience the arresting beauty and charm of Isle Royale
Seven Iron Men The Merritts and the Discovery of the Mesabi Range Paul de Kruif 2007 Fall: The true and tragic story of discovery and swindling on Minnesota’s Iron Range
The White Pine Industry in Minnesota A History Agnes M. Larson 2007 Fall: The long-awaited return of this authoritative and influential history
By the Ore Docks A Working People’s History of Duluth Richard Hudelson and Carl Ross 2006 Spring: A history of the people who built Duluth and their fight for fair labor
The Street Where You Live A Guide to the Place Names of St. Paul Donald L. Empson 2006 Fall: St. Paul’s classic street guide revised and expanded—coming soon to a neighborhood near you
Greed, Rage, and Love Gone Wrong Murder in Minnesota Bruce Rubenstein 2006 Fall: A grisly collection of murder mysteries rooted in Minnesota
Midwest Marvels Roadside Attractions across Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Wisconsin Eric Dregni 2006 Spring: A tour of quirky must-see sites dotting the highways and byways of the Upper Midwest
Great Old-Fashioned American Recipes Beatrice Ojakangas 2005 Fall: American classics filled with country goodness—even better than Grandma used to make!
Swedish Folktales and Legends Lone Thygesen Blecher and George Blecher, Editors 2004 Fall: A unique collection of Sweden’s most charming folktales
Staying the Course A Runner’s Toughest Race Dick Beardsley and Maureen Anderson 2005 Spring: The gripping memoir of a record-holding marathoner
The Lake District of Minneapolis A History of the Calhoun-Isles Community David A. Lanegran and Ernest R. Sandeen 2004 Spring: A colorful history of one of the city’s most beloved neighborhoods—now back in print!
St. Paul’s Historic Summit Avenue Ernest R. Sandeen 2004 Spring: A lively history of the best-preserved Victorian boulevard in America—now back in print!
The Great Northern Railway A History Ralph W. Hidy, Muriel E. Hidy, Roy V. Scott and Don L. Hofsommer 2004 Spring: The definitive history of one of the nation’s great transcontinental railroads
Great Old-Fashioned American Desserts Beatrice Ojakangas 2004 Spring: Delicious authentic recipes revised for the modern kitchen
Spirit of the North The Quotable Sigurd F. Olson Sigurd F. Olson David Backes, Editor 2004 Spring: An accessible and inspiring collection of Olson’s most enlightening words
Pot Pies Beatrice Ojakangas 2003 Fall: Forty mouthwatering suppers to fill your family’s bellies
Tales from Jackpine Bob Bob Cary 2003 Spring: Bob Cary’s entertaining stories of life in the outdoors will touch your heart and make you laugh. Despite Bob’s many years as an expert woodsman, when he relates an adventure or a misadventure, the joke is always on him. Whether you read Tales from Jackpine Bob by firelight or lamplight, you’ll enjoy Bob’s warm humor and buoyant spirit.
Fishing Minnesota Angling with the Experts in the Land of 10,000 Lakes Greg Breining 2003 Spring: An insider’s look at the skills and thrills of fishing
Quick Breads Beatrice Ojakangas 2003 Spring: Scrumptious breads perfect for today’s busy cook
Great Whole Grain Breads Beatrice Ojakangas 2002 Fall: “Possibly the best such bread book on the market. Every recipe a winner.” -Jane Brody
Root Beer Lady The Story of Dorothy Molter Bob Cary 2002 Spring: An ice-cold glass of root beer and a warm welcome greeted thousands of weary paddlers who stopped at the Isle of Pines to meet Dorothy Molter, the courageous, independent woman who became a North Woods legend. Bob Cary, Dorothy’s longtime friend, captures her life and spirit in Root Beer Lady.
The Long Ships Passing The Story of the Great Lakes Walter Havighurst 2002 Spring: A dramatic account of three centuries of people and ships that sailed the Great Lakes
Old Times on the Upper Mississippi Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot from 1854 to 1863 George Byron Merrick 2001 Fall: A long-awaited new edition of the steamboating classic.
Minnesota Marvels Roadside Attractions in the Land of Lakes Eric Dregni 2001 Fall: A humorous guide to the offbeat and bizarre attractions along Minnesota’s highways.
Lost Minnesota Stories of Vanished Places Jack El-Hai 2000 Fall: The first book to tour forgotten landmarks throughout the state of Minnesota.
Lake Superior Grace Lee Nute 2000 Spring: The captivating history of the world’s largest freshwater lake.
The Great Scandinavian Baking Book Beatrice Ojakangas 1999 Fall: Recipes for savory and authentic morsels from the north country, now in paperback!
A Wilderness Within The Life of Sigurd F. Olson David Backes 1999 Fall: The critically acclaimed biography of this venerable naturalist and writer.
Of Time and Place Sigurd F. Olson 1998 Fall: Olson’s final work, available in paperback for the first time.
Listening Point Sigurd F. Olson 1997 Fall: Poetic meditations about Olson’s cabin and his life there.
Growing Fruit in the Upper Midwest Don Gordon 1997 Spring: The standard guide to fruit-growing success.
Minnesota’s Geology Richard W. Ojakangas and Charles L. Matsch 2001 Fall: The classic book on the state’s unique geology, now back in print!
Non-Stop A Turbulent History of Northwest Airlines Jack El-Hai 2013 Fall: The colorful details and sweeping drama of eight decades of one of America’s legacy airlines and Minnesota’s great businesses