Kay Barrett, Coon Rapids

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Kay Barrett, Coon Rapids

Back in 2002, I read "Adams" by David McCullough and then decided to read a book about each U.S. president. I just finished reading "Harry S Truman, President" by Thomas Fleming. In between, I do some lighter reading: "The Girls From Ames," books by Anne Rivers Siddons, Lorna Landvik and Garrison Keillor. Currently, I am reading Pat Conroy's "South of Broad." When I read books by Conroy, I don't want them to end. I always want more from him and wish I had lingered over every delicious word.

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Here are some of Books Editor Laurie Hertzel's favorite sites and blogs. Got a literary link to share? E-mail Laurie.

Twin Cities Literary Scavenger Hunt Home page for the scavenger hunt, which runs now through Dec. 26.
Reading Minnesota A blog that features Minnesota writers, illustrators, publishers, bookstores, and reviewers.
Talk of the Stacks An author series from the Library Foundation of Hennepin County.
Poets & Writers The website for Poets and Writers Magazine--podcasts, author interviews, and writing resources.
Creative Writing A place to keep apprised of writing competitions in the United States.
Gather Minnesota Readers The Website for Minnesota Public Radio's books blog.
The Loft Literary Center The Website for the Loft, a local place for writers and readers.
Good Reads A way to track what you're reading, and what your friends are reading.
Lost Manuscripts Just what it sounds like - a blog (sporadically updated) devoted to missing and destroyed manuscripts.
Maud Newton Very hip, reviews, links, a little attitude.
bookreporter.com A plethora of online book reviews and reading guides.
Rain Taxi Rain Taxi Review of Books.