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Host and staff librarian Tammy Bobrowsky interviews authors and talks books with community members. Be a part of our online What We're Reading Community on Facebook where you can get great book recommendations from other community members and let us know what you're reading!

  1. 6D AGO

    'Sea of Grass' highlights the beauty, complexities of our prairies

    In “Sea of Grass,” Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty dig into the history, science and future of the North American Prairie — painting a vivid portrait of this diverse, but disappearing ecosystem.

    12 min

  2. FEB 23

    WM Akers' new murder mystery is delicious

    "To Kill a Cook" features a food critic who finds the severed head of a famed French chef in a mold of aspic in this enjoyable romp through the '70s New York restaurant scene.

    10 min

  3. FEB 16

    Kao Kalia Yang's new picture book is rich in memories

    In the new picture book “The Blue House I Loved” Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang shares vivid memories of childhood and place. Illustrated by artist and architect Jen Shin.

    13 min

  4. FEB 9

    MN writer pens first-ever biography of nature writer Helen Hoover

    Minnesota writer David Hakensen takes a deep dive into the life of Helen Hoover, nature writer who lived and wrote in her cabin on Gunflint Lake, in "Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover."

    13 min

  5. FEB 2

    Librarian Tracy Kampa recaps the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards

    Children’s librarian Tracy Kampa recaps the winners of the 2026 Youth Media Awards celebrating contributions to children's literature. Renée Watson's "All the Blues in the Sky" was this year's Newbery winner.

    10 min

  6. JAN 26

    Kampa reviews new books, shares Newbery Award favorites

    Children's librarian Tracy Kampa recommends new books from Beth Ferry, Daniel Miyares and Katherine Applegate. Plus, her recap of possible 2026 Newbery Medal contenders.

    10 min

  7. JAN 12

    JR Dawson’s 2nd novel is a poignant contemporary fantasy

    “The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World” focuses on grief and perseverance, drawing on Greek mythology to create a contemporary fantasy on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago.

    12 min

  8. 2025-12-29

    New book recommendations from children's librarian Tracy Kampa

    Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa recommends new books by Maddie Frost, Megan Clendenan, Dan Gutman, and K. Woodman-Maynard.

    11 min
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Host and staff librarian Tammy Bobrowsky interviews authors and talks books with community members. Be a part of our online What We're Reading Community on Facebook where you can get great book recommendations from other community members and let us know what you're reading!

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  • Creator
    Tammy Bobrowsky
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    What We're Reading