Read This Book!

Host Lisa Von Drasek and guests review books from various genres: including children’s literature, cookbooks, science, mysteries, and popular literature. This audio podcast also includes episodes from the video podcast, Read This Book!, also hosted by Lis

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Books to give with Tim Johnson

Posted December 16, 2019 • 00:07:42

In this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries, Tim Johnson recommends two books: “The Devil’s Due” by Bonnie...

‘The Secret Life of Libraries’

Posted December 11, 2019 • 00:50:15

The Secret Life of Libraries was a smash hit to a crowded room of Libraries friends on Monday, December 9 at Coffman Memorial Union Theater. It truly...

‘A Wild Ride Through the Night’ reviewed

Posted October 30, 2019 • 00:04:05

Jessica Abbazio, the University of Minnesota music librarian, reviews “A Wild Ride Through the Night” by Walter Moers for this installment of Read...

Books about nature

Posted October 17, 2019 • 00:08:14

Librarian Kristen Mastel recommends two nature books — ‘Into Nature’ and ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’ — on this installment of Read This Book...

‘Strange the Dreamer’ is highly recommended

Posted September 30, 2019 • 00:07:05

Librarian Alicia Kubas reviews Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor on this installment of Read This Book! from the University of Minnesota Libraries. Kubas...