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New & Noteworthy
Fresh arrivals, exciting releases, and books we're all talking about!
Careers By the People: Student Career Readiness & 102 More Occupations
THE GRAND TOUR: A Baltimore Odyssey
Love Letters to Us: Poetry for the Soul and Healing for the Spirit
The Only Poem I Know: Selected Poems
Reckless Shelter
Shaped By Water: Lessons from Alaska to Start-Up Life
02. Browse by Category
Biography & Memoir
Lives unfold in many forms in these biography and memoir books, from...
Children's Books
Stories for growing readers make room for curiosity, laughter, and questions in...
CLMP Titles
Independent literary voices take many forms in CLMP Titles, from poetry and...
Comics & Graphic Novels
Images carry stories into new territory in these comics and graphic novels....
Crafts & Hobbies
Making, playing, and pursuing a personal interest connect these crafts and hobbies...
Family & Relationships
Families and relationships take many forms across these books. Parenting guides, memoirs,...
Health & Fitness
Health and fitness books here make room for lived experience as well...
Home & Garden
Gardens and living spaces hold stories as well as practical possibilities in...
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Independent Voices At Our Core
Independent authors and publishers are the heart of Itasca Books. They bring original stories, fresh ideas, and perspectives you won't always find on the bestseller lists. We're here to help their books reach more readers, with a direct connection that puts more of every purchase back into the hands of the people who made them.
Author Spotlight
Andy T. Nelson
When Minnesota author Andy T. Nelson was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2016, he began journaling through treatment and discovered more than 50 unexpected lessons along the way. A former Fortune 5 executive, musician, and father of three, Andy turned those experiences into his debut book, Survivor's Gratitude, released exactly ten years after his diagnosis. His remarkable story reminds us that even life's hardest moments can teach us something about love, purpose, and what truly matters.
Publisher Spotlight
Noemi Press
For nearly 25 years, Noemi Press has published inventive poetry and prose that appeals to a wide range of readers. Their attention to detail is evident in every part of the publishing process, from editorial work to book design. Their authors and titles consistently generate orders from bookstores across the country, both for events and regular inventory.
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Good Things Are Coming
Get a first look at upcoming releases from independent publishers. Find your next great read before it hits the shelves.
Mud Songs: Elsehere Book I
California Silence
Pelicans and the Science of Souls: A Grief Memoir
De-Fecundity: The Reasons for (and Folly of) a World Without Children
Agency & Resilience: Witnessing the Aftermath of the ICE shootings in Minneapolis
In Cahoots With The Rabbit God
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Bestselling at Itasca
The books readers keep coming back to. Discover popular titles, standout stories, and favorites from across our catalog.
The Camp of the Saints - Paperback
The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story
It's Still OK to Laugh
Free the People to Free the Money to Free the People: An Organize the Rich Anthology
Rock Art: An American Story
The Handbook of Thanatology, Third Edition: The Essential Body of Knowledge for the Study of Death, Dying, and Bereavement
Century in the Sky: A Rich History of the 133rd Airlift Wing
Big Brother in the Exam Room
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From the Journal
Go beyond the pages with author conversations, publisher spotlights, reading recommendations, and stories from the world of independent publishing.
Publisher Spotlight: Noemi Press and the Art of Publishing Bold Voices
Since 2002, Noemi Press has championed bold poetry, inventive prose, and voices often overlooked by traditional publishers. Discover the people and purpose behind this independent nonprofit press.
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Author Spotlight: Andy T Nelson and the Power of Gratitude
Ten years after a stage IV cancer diagnosis, Minnesota author Andy T Nelson shares what survival has taught him about gratitude, connection, and the life we have today.
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Staff Pick: Disfigured Hours
Hans Weyandt recommends Disfigured Hours, a powerful debut poetry collection by B Batchelor.
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Staff Pick: The Authentic House
Annie Klessig shares why The Authentic House is one of her favorite architecture books.
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You're Invited: An Itasca Books & Bookmobile Open House!
Join Itasca Books and Bookmobile on November 12 for books, printshop tours, refreshments, and more!
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