Sioux City Reads Title for 2026: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

Sioux City Reads returns with a new title for 2026: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger!

Sioux Cityans chose this title by voting on the Library’s website. This book will become the basis for a month of programs and discussions.

About The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger:
In 1958, on Memorial Day, as the people of Jewel, Minnesota gather to remember and honor the sacrifice of so many sons in the wars of the past, the half-clothed body of wealthy landowner Jimmy Quinn is found floating in the Alabaster River, dead from a shotgun blast. Investigation of the murder falls to Sheriff Brody Dern, a highly decorated war hero who still carries the physical and emotional scars from his military service.

“William Kent Krueger’s page-turning, rewarding mystery The River We Remember is a superb exploration of the prejudices and complexities of post-World War II America.” —Bookpage

“Irresistible…Book clubs, here’s your next pick. Find The River We Remember, take it home and shut the door.” —Macro Eagle

Everyone will be invited to join in all the fun events and activities for Sioux City Reads in March, but now is the time to relax and read The River We Remember!