Abundance  is a book about wanting more, but not more in the greedy, gadget‑counting way. It’s about having enough homes, enough power, enough trains and wires so people can move and breathe without that constant background hum of “not enough” in the system. Klein and Thompson walk through America like you’d walk through an old house as a builder, not a tourist. Every room has a stuck door. Housing jammed by zoning and lawsuits. Clean energy stalled in queues and hearings. Tr

The event honoring Carrol Henderson was a unique and engaging gathering, with about 20 attendees participating at The Thinking Spot. Although Carrol could not attend in person, he was successfully dialed in over the phone. His publisher, Georgia, kicked things off by giving the audience background on his incredible career and opening the floor for a rich Q&A session. Here is a detailed breakdown of the insights, stories, and conservation efforts Carrol discussed during the ev

This past weekend, guests at The Thinking Spot bookstore, celebrated the launch of author Karen’ Latchana Kenney's latest book, a young adult non-fiction work delving deep into the mysterious and essential kingdom of fungi. The event provided a glimpse into the diverse forms, transformative potential, and surprisingly dramatic history of mushrooms, fueled by fascinating insights and hands-on demonstrations. The Puffball Hook and the Ancient Giant Karen’s inspiration for the b

Curious how poetry, statistics, and storytelling collide? Our unforgettable evening with Megan Preston Meyer at The Thinking Spot explores how her book "Max Entropy & The Avalanche" plants seeds of learning — for both kids and grown-ups — through the timeless power of story. Dive into our latest blog to relive the magic!

MN Women in Tech Book Club Recap: Hello World by Hannah Fry  This month, the MN Women in Tech Book Club gathered at The Thinking Spot for...

What happens when a literary icon reimagines a classic? You get James: A Novel , a bold retelling of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of...

Reading Jeremy Rifkin's The Age of Resilience  felt like being handed a new compass for the future. Rifkin doesn’t just offer critique;...

A recap from her author conversation at The Thinking Spot Some writers impress you with their ideas. Ashley Shelby does that—and more....

A recap from The Thinking Spot’s author evening with Ashley and Don Shelby We often talk about the power of story. But rarely do we hear...

Robin Dunbar’s Friends  isn’t your typical “friendship matters” book. It’s more like a behind-the-scenes tour of how our closest...

Loneliness is often dismissed as a private emotion, but Jeremy Nobel’s Project UnLonely  reveals it to be a profound public health...

What if we could reimagine how we think? That’s the central question Framers  by Kenneth Cukier, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, and Francis de...

When I picked up How We Learn  by Stanislas Dehaene, I wasn’t just curious about the title; I was eager to understand how our brains...

I picked up Leslie Valiant’s The Importance of Being Educable expecting a deep dive into human intelligence, but what I got was something...

It’s not about avoiding failure—it’s about embracing it, learning from it, and creating systems that encourage the right kind of failure.

Good Thinking by David Robert Grimes is a beacon for the rational mind—a reminder that thinking well isn't just a skill; it's a...

In *Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions*, Batja Mesquita reshapes how we think about emotions. Rather than seeing them as universal...

Paco Calvo’s Planta Sapiens is more than a book—it’s a wake-up call to stop and truly see the plants around us, not just as silent...

David Epstein’s Range makes a compelling case for the value of breadth over early specialization. In a world that often glorifies...

A Deeper Look into Heart of the Hive by Hilary Kearney: Book Review, Insights, and an Interview Experience