Books

When school is out, picking up a book is often the last thing a kid wants to do, but Plymouth Library is here to help. With summer reading programs and events, get kids excited to crack open a new book.

Paws to Read
Kids entering grades 1–3 can practice their literary skills by reading to trained therapy dogs. Volunteers will be available to help kids strengthen their vocabulary and become more confident readers. July 6, 3–4:30 p.m. Read more about Summer Reading at the Library

Author and corporate guru Dan Rust has released his first novel, Workplace Poker, which helps professionals harness the extra skills necessary to propel themselves through their careers by navigating the ins and outs of the corporate environment. The Plymouth resident has worked in corporate development and training for more than 20 years, gaining insights into the nuisances of office politics. Read more about Workplace Poker

Late last year, Larry Millett, former architecture critic at the St. Paul Pioneer Press and author of several books on historic homes, released a new book, Minnesota Modern, highlighting the architecture of mid-20th century homes in and around the Twin Cities. Much of the photography for this book was captured by longtime area residents Denes Saari and Maria Forrai Saari; we asked them about their 40-year passion and craft, and what to expect from this latest book.

How long have you lived in the area? Read more about The Photography Duo behind Larry Millett’s Latest Book Share Their Vision

When John Eliason started First Financial, he had no clients in a crowded industry. However, he recognized the tremendous opportunity in a competitive market. Now First Financial serves clients nationwide and has garnered a number of awards resulting from his unique business methods.

How did he do it? John shares the method to his madness in his new how-to, Rewire: How to Grow Business in a Crazy World and Have a Great Time Doing it. Read more about Books: Rewiring for the Future

After a career of handling multi-million dollar construction contracts and advancing to the position of officer and trustee at Egan Co., Plymouth resident Joe Egan decided to take his life in a different direction. At 55, he wrote his first book—The General Contractor: How to be a Great Success or Failure—inspired by his experience in construction. “When people read it, they say it’s not necessarily about construction,” Egan says. “It’s about life.” The General Contractor was published in 2008. Read more about From Buildings to Books

Seven years ago, deep into his 25-year career as an ER physician, Tom Combs suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage that forced him to give up medicine and trade in his scalpel for a pen. Last summer, the Plymouth resident released his debut medical thriller, Nerve Damage. The novel follows Twin Cities ER doctor Drake Cody and his family as they are placed in deadly peril by renegade agents of the trillion-dollar pharmaceutical industry. Read more about What to Read: Nerve Damage