Mary Ann Grossmann

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When Craig Thompson’s autobiographical graphic novel “Blankets” was published in 2003, it won multiple awards and was a favorite of critics and readers. Now Thompson is back with “Ginseng Roots,” a big, lush graphic memoir that his publisher says tells the story that “Blankets” left out. (Courtesy of Phil Thompson / Pantheon)“Ginseng Roots” (Pantheon, $35) follows the author and his siblings as they spend summers harvesting rows of the herb on rural Wisconsin farms for a dollar a day.

1 week ago | twincities.com | Mary Ann Grossmann

BERANBAUM/WOLSTON: Rose Levy Beranbaum and former Twin Citian Woody Wolston celebrate the 35th anniversary edition of “The Cake Bible,” with Zoe Francois, who has baked her way through the book. Beranbaum wrote 14 baking-related books, eight of them in collaboration with Wolston. 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, Barnes & Noble, 3230 Galleria, Edina. CHRIS HINE: Discusses “Ant: The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony Edwards.” 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mary Ann Grossmann

BERANBAUM/WOLSTON: Rose Levy Beranbaum and former Twin Citian Woody Wolston celebrate the 35th anniversary edition of “The Cake Bible,” with Zoe Francois, who has baked her way through the book. Beranbaum wrote 14 baking-related books, eight of them in collaboration with Wolston. 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, Barnes & Noble, 3230 Galleria, Edina. CHRIS HINE: Discusses “Ant: The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony Edwards.” 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave.

1 week ago | twincities.com | Mary Ann Grossmann

Novels and poetry by Minnesota authors, just right for summer reading, are today’s TBR suggestions (with one from Wisconsin). “Shadow Falls”: by Christopher Valen (Santa Rita Press, $17)(Courtesy of Santa Rita Press)As they ascended, Santana noticed the way the shapes seemed to dance around them as though alive, reaching out to envelop them in darkness. He fought against the sense of unease by focusing on the stained-glass panels depicting scenes of angels and demons locked in eternal battle.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mary Ann Grossmann

Novels and poetry by Minnesota authors, just right for summer reading, are today’s TBR suggestions (with one from Wisconsin). “Shadow Falls”: by Christopher Valen (Santa Rita Press, $17)As they ascended, Santana noticed the way the shapes seemed to dance around them as though alive, reaching out to envelop them in darkness. He fought against the sense of unease by focusing on the stained-glass panels depicting scenes of angels and demons locked in eternal battle.