Coming Soon: The Silver Box

In the final Enchantment Lake mystery, Francie’s search for the truth about her mother—and herself—plunges her into danger during a North Woods winter

Everything depends on a small, engraved silver box. If only Francie can follow its cryptic clues to the whereabouts of her missing mother she may finally understand the truth about who she really is. But one ominous clue after another reveal that Francie possesses something so rare and so valuable that some people are willing to do anything to get it. When her pursuit leads her into the snowy north woods, It is only to find out that she, herself, is being pursued.

Available October 2020! Join us for our virtual book launch October 6. Learn more >

Video: Interview with BookEnds

Now beginning its fourth season, BookEnds is a monthly literary event connecting readers and writers. Hosted by the Wadena County Historical Society, Travelin’ Storyseller in collaboration with the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Upcoming authors include: Anne Dunn, Margi Preus, Ann Lewis, Alex Messenger, J. Ryan Stradal (pending), Gretchen Anthony, Freya Manfred, Lorna Landvik, and Barton Ross.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented by the Wadena County Historical Society >

Books available at Travelin' Storyseller >

Featured review in the New York Times

It’s not very Minnesotan to brag about yourself, but when your book is featured in the New York Times, it’s okay to make an exception.

“Charming . . . lilting nature writing . . . bristles with details. . .leaves the reader knowing what it might feel like to be a smart, intrepid squirrel . . .”

— New York Times Book Review

Read Along with Margi & Her Friends

As we practice social distancing, Margi and her friends decide to have a little fun with The Littlest Voyageur. Brush up on your French for an unforgettable portage back in time through the North Woods. Longing for adventure, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, a red squirrel, stows away in a voyageur canoe. Watch Margi’s video to find out what happens next!

Looking for more? Margi and her friends are posting new videos on Youtube. Follow along!

Feminist Book Club Podcast

Hosted by FBC founder Renee M. Powers, Feminist Book Club: The Podcast is a weekly show featuring conversations and interviews with feminist authors, writers, and readers. 

This week she interviewed Margi about her upcoming middle-grade historical fiction novel Village of Scoundrels and more. This is the perfect episode to listen to in times of crisis as Margi and Renee chat about hope, respect, and working together. Listen now and be inspired >

Did you love the interview with Margi Preus on this week's episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast? Then enter to win a copy of her book in the latest FBC Giveaway!

One winner will win a SIGNED copy of Village of Scoundrels PLUS some extra surprises from Feminist Book Club! Winner will be contacted after the contest ends on April 1, 2020.