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ALL ABOUT FOOD Easy appetizer (or meal) for those who love olives
Have you noticed how easy it is to make a meal of just appetizers at a restaurant? On a trip to the Twin Cities last week, my husband and I paid our first visit to 112 Eatery. Located in the warehouse...
Posted on 12/13/11 at 4:50 PM
Book Report: About those book covers…
I was told years ago by my English teacher Sara Keeler that one should never judge a book by its cover, but I couldn’t resist the wrapping of Minnesota author Carla Hagen’s new book from North Star Press of St. Cloud, “Hand Me Down My Walking Cane.”
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 26, 2012
Book Report: Try authors with an edgy twist 
I’ve been a big fan of female humorists for years, starting from the days when I first read about Dorothy Parker and her antics at the Algonquin Hotel. That’s where she parried with the male wits like Alexander Woolcott and Robert Benchley to great acclaim.
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 20, 2012
Book Report: Murder, mayhem and other delights
How’s this for a plot? Mild-mannered accountant Walter Cousins puts his wife Lydia in a sanatorium when she becomes temporarily unbalanced, then takes on a 15-year-old British girl, Diane, as an au pair to take care of his kids.
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 13, 2012
Book delivery program available
The Red Wing Public Library and Faith in Action are collaborating to provide Book House Calls. This free book delivery program is intended to assist anyone who has temporary or permanent limited access to the library.
January 13, 2012
Cloutier brings kids’ book to light
ELLSWORTH — A lot of her childhood can be found in the pages of the children’s book Tammy Cloutier wrote.
By Bill Kirk , January 12, 2012
Best of Times plans one final morning of stories, songs
Book Adventures for Children bids adieu with one last morning of stories, songs, and fun for children. Meet at the Cabin at 10 a.m. Saturday Jan. 14 in the Best of Times Bookstore and Café. The event is free and open to everyone.
January 11, 2012
Crossings hosts “Carnegie Libraries” book signing, reading
Award-winning author Kevin Clemens traveled throughout the state photographing the 48 remaining Carnegie libraries in Minnesota, including Zumbrota’s.
January 11, 2012
Book club will be meeting Jan. 10
The adult winter reading program, Hot Reads for Cold Nights 2012, begins this month.
January 05, 2012
Book Review: Author aims at straight-laced Minnesotans
It’s always eye-opening to read a foreigner’s take on life in these United States.
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 05, 2012
Red Wing Public Library kicks off annual program
When it’s time to come in from the cold, area families will have plenty of options for warm activities at the Red Wing Public Library this winter.
By Danielle Nordine , December 30, 2011
Book Report: Keep reading, keep discovering
Just when you think you know all you need to know about a subject, a new book pops up and you’re able to learn much more.
By Dave Wood, columnist , December 29, 2011
Book Review: How it all ends: Writers keep probing, reinventing
Readers can’t seem to get enough of dystopian stories.
By Dave Wood, columnist , December 23, 2011
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