New magical stories from Kate DiCamillo and two young adult novels about struggling teens, as well as wisdom about losing vision. It’s a good day for Minnesota books. “The Hotel Balzaar”: by Kate ...
It thrives on juxtaposition. Its gasps of tranquility smell like cigarettes or a mother's lullaby. The string accompaniment spins like the whirlpool of woes that circles the titular Lydia. "The cars ...