Minnesota Historical Society Press

12/19/2025

Big news! “Home Club” by Patrick Strait has earned a spot on “Vulture” magazine’s Top 10 Comedy Books of the Year. Congratulations to Patrick, club manager Louis Lee, and everyone involved with the book for this incredible accomplishment. Read the article at the link below and get your copy on our website.

https://mnhs.info/3MD0mhd

12/18/2025

Throwback Thursday! We are excited to share this title from 2020 as the shortest day of the year, December 21, approaches. Written by Laura Sulentich Fredrickson and illustrated by Laurie Caple, “On the Shortest Day” takes readers through wintry woods and along frozen creeks to observe eagles soaring, deer munching, and muskrats hiding as the winter solstice arrives. Visit the link below to learn more about this title.

https://mnhs.info/3MKkPAD

12/13/2025

Get a signed copy!

Have someone in your life who loves local history?

Then join us this Saturday (12/13) at 1pm, when Lori Sturdevant, author of 'Martin Sabo: The Making of the Modern Legislature' will be here at Next Chapter! She will be hanging out with us and signing copies of her book for customers!

Then stick around, because a local Girl Scout Troop will be wrapping bookish presents for customers in the store from 2:30 - 4pm!
[alt: a close-up of the book, Martin Sabo : The Making of the Modern Legislature by Lori Sturdevant. There is a signing below it sharing the information that Lori will be here at Next Chapter Booksellers on Saturday, December 13th from 1 to 2 pm. ]

12/11/2025

Looking for the perfect gift for the political history buff in your life, or just someone who enjoys a good read? Here's your chance! Former “Star Tribune” columnist Lori Sturdevant will be at Next Chapter Booksellers on Saturday, December 13, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, to sign copies of her new book, "Martin Sabo: The Making of the Modern Legislature." Find out more about the book by visiting the link below.

https://mnhs.info/4q37kKy

12/02/2025

A good way to warm your heart during this cold week.

Joy and I are excited to visit the community of Herman, Minnesota this Thursday! This event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

We'll be speaking at the Herman Community Center as a follow-up to the series of school presentations that Alison Feigh—Director of the Jacob Wetterling Resource—gave last month for kids and parents in the West Central Area Schools. We look forward to sharing our journey, signing books, and spreading our message of hope to Herman and the surrounding area.

11/28/2025

We’re proud to help share the voices of Minnesota’s Indigenous communities. To celebrate National Native American Heritage Day, we honor their stories, histories, and experiences—and we invite you to explore our collection of Native American titles on our website.

11/26/2025

For a limited time, our bestselling Indigenous e-books are 50% off! Discover powerful stories and explore Native culture and history in the Upper Midwest. You can find these deals on all major e-book platforms.

11/25/2025

“Bold-faced names such as Zebulon Pike and Archbishop John Ireland figure into the wheeling and dealing, which Ross argues gets at one of the most fundamental aspects of Minneapolis and St. Paul: why they’re not all one city.” —Chris Hewitt, “The Minnesota Star Tribune.”

“Becoming The Twin Cities” by Drew M. Ross was named one of five books that “The Minnesota Star Tribune” was looking forward to reading this November. It's available online at the link below, or it can be found at a bookstore near you!

https://mnhs.info/49y1o7y

11/24/2025

Can't miss!

Stephanie Hansen will be in-store as she presents True North Cabin Cookbook, Volume Two!

"From soups to salads to entrées to desserts— featuring dishes like Beer Cheese Wild Rice Soup, Braised Red Cabbage with Apples, Juicy Lucy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Hot Dish, and Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting— accompanied by tender remembrances and insightful tips, this cookbook continues the tradition of Hansen hospitality in the true north."

Register Here: https://conta.cc/473Z3iM

11/24/2025

The MNHS Press Holiday Gift Guide is here! Discover the perfect read for the book lover in your life. From picture books and page-turning nonfiction to trailblazing biographies and cozy cookbooks, there is something for every reader on your list.

Visit our website to learn more about these fantastic gift ideas from MNHS Press: https://mnhs.info/4przJdg

11/21/2025

Drew Ross launched his book, “Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes and Enduring Rivalries,” at the Minnesota History Center on Saturday, November 15. He was joined by Bill Lindeke, author of “St. Paul: An Urban Biography.” Together, they dug into the dreams, arguments, and chance occurrences that shaped Minneapolis and St. Paul into the cities we know today.

You can find the book online at the link below or at a bookstore near you.
https://mnhs.info/4oaOOyJ

11/12/2025

“Rings of Heartwood,” written by Molly Beth Griffin and illustrated by Claudia McGehee, encourages readers of all ages to appreciate the challenge of change, and feel a deep kinship with the natural world. Find a copy at a bookstore near you or order online at the link below.

https://mnhs.info/3LppXto