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Aaron Baldauf
Total Pages
416.0
Total Points
6.5800
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
12 Angry Jurors Reginald Rose 96.0 ★★★★★ 2.7300
Category: A play/drama
The Everlasting Alix E. Harrow 320.0 ★★★★☆ 3.8500
Category: A book that you discover that you know nothing about
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Aaron Baldauf
Area of residence Seattle, WA
How do you spend your days? Teaching choir and theater! Anything music, hiking, camping, reading, baking
Favorite book? The Broken Earth Trilogy
Favorite genre? Fantasy
Relationship to Commissioner High School
Alaina Johnson
Total Pages
1166.0
Total Points
16.8300
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Small Things Like These Claire Keegan 118.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.8400
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
Wings of the Wind Connilyn Cossette 354.0 ★★★★★ 4.0200
Category: A book that takes place in the 1600s (or before)
Shadow of the Storm Connilyn Cossette 349.0 ★★★★★ 3.9950
Category: A book that takes place in the 1600s (or before)
Counted with the Stars Connilyn Cossette 345.0 ★★★★★ 3.9750
Category: A book that takes place in the 1600s (or before)
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Alaina Johnson
Area of residence Lino Lakes, MN
How do you spend your days? Taking care of tiny humans! Love hiking with my pup
Favorite book? The Women
Favorite genre? Historical fiction although I love a good mystery from time to time
Relationship to Commissioner Went to Bethel together
Alex Behrend
Total Pages
704.0
Total Points
8.9350
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Yours Truly Abby Jimenez 398.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.2400
Category: A book that was written or takes place in your state
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
How to Know a Person David Brooks 306.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.6950
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
About the Athlete
Name Alex Behrend
Area of residence Minneapolis, MN
How do you spend your days? Crafting--typically crocheting or knitting, making noodles. Explore new shops and restaurants around the city.
Favorite book? Crying in H Mart
Favorite genre? mystery, I've specifically gotten into a series that involved deep dish pizza and cat puns
Relationship to Commissioner I'm in a book club with his wife
Alex Tunell
Total Pages
4140.0
Total Points
46.9200
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Lion Hearts Dan Jones 384.0 ★★★★☆ 4.1700
Category: A book that takes place in a country you have visited
Carls doomsday scenario Matt Dinnima 370.0 ★★★★★ 4.1000
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
The Devils Joe Abercrombie 547.0 ★★★★★ 4.9850
Category: A book that takes place in a country you have visited
Essex Dogs Dan Jones 456.0 ★★★★☆ 4.5300
Category: A book that takes place in the 1600s (or before)
Essex Dogs Dan Jones 456.0 ★★★★☆ 4.5300
Category: A book that takes place in the 1600s (or before)
The Alloy of Law Brandon Sanderson 325.0 ★★★★★ 3.8750
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
World War Z Max Brooks 342.0 ★★★★★ 3.9600
Category: A book that has won a major book award
N0S4A2 Joe Hill 692.0 ★★★★☆ 7.7100
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Say Nothing Patrick Radden Keefe 441.0 ★★★★★ 5.7075
Category: A book that takes place in the 1900s
On Tyranny Timothy Snyder 127.0 ★★★★☆ 3.3525
Category: A book from a genre you typically avoid
About the Athlete
Name Alex Tunell
Area of residence Colorado Springs, CO
How do you spend your days? Chasing after two kids and sometimes climbing and skiing Climb. Ski. Run.
Favorite book? Lonesome Dove
Favorite genre? Adventure fiction with some fantasy
Relationship to Commissioner He beats me in fantasy football sometimes
Annalee Tupy
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Annalee Tupy
Area of residence Jordan, MN
How do you spend your days? Running from one task to another :) CAMP
Favorite book? Unbroken
Favorite genre? History or Grief
Relationship to Commissioner Colleague
Annebet Pettit
Total Pages
2465.0
Total Points
30.8250
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Big Dumb Eyes Nate Bargatze 120.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 0.8500
The Impossible Fortune Richard Osman 368.0 ★★★★☆ 2.0900
Ferris Kate DiCamillo 226.0 ★★★☆☆ 5.3800
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
The Seven Dials Mystery Agatha Christie 375.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.1250
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
Atmosphere Taylor Jenkins Reid 352.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0100
Category: A book from a genre you typically avoid
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vols 2-3) Beth Brower 192.0 ★★★★☆ 1.2100
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol 1 Beth Brower 63.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.5650
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
As Good as Dead Holly Jackson 230.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 3.4000
Category: A book you wish you hadn't read
Northanger Abbey Jane Austen 260.0 ★★★★★ 3.5500
Category: A book written in the 1800s
The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne 279.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6450
Category: A book that takes place in the 1600s (or before)
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Annebet Pettit
Area of residence Excelsior, MN
How do you spend your days? Teaching teenagers about books and writing and explaining desired behavior to my dog, Max. (Which is more challenging? At least the teenagers don’t pee on my plants.) Reading, of course! I also love being on the lake (XC ski, boat, kayak—not IN the lake; you know: Jaws), hiking, traveling to see my kids, and I’ve recently watched *several* football games, albeit while listening to an audiobook.
Favorite book? Pride and Prejudice (novel); Hamlet (play); The Right Stuff (nonfiction-ish)
Favorite genre? I like anything good, but classics and literary fiction nearly always please.
Relationship to Commissioner Colleagues and friends!
Bobby Shepherd
Total Pages
851.0
Total Points
11.6700
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Poppy War R. F. Kuang 545.0 ★★★☆☆ 6.9750
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
How to Know a Person David Brooks 306.0 ★★★★☆ 4.6950
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
About the Athlete
Name Bobby Shepherd
Area of residence Eau Claire, WI
How do you spend your days? Nursing school, kicking butt, and eating too much cottage cheese Playing keyboard, performing in community theatre musicals, sampling fun non-alcoholic drinkies
Favorite book? Educated by Tara Westover
Favorite genre? Fantasy/Sci Fi
Relationship to Commissioner The zip to his zop (aka high school friend)
Brian Welle
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Brian Welle
Area of residence Oregon
How do you spend your days? I spend my day doing various projects as a father, an attorney for Medtronic, and as an aspirationally handy homeowner. Playing with my one year old daughter, hiking, vikings-related lamentations, watching TV shows, and of course reading.
Favorite book? Lord of the Rings (specifically, fellowship of the ring).
Favorite genre? Science fiction
Relationship to Commissioner I met Matt in Cleveland. The first thing I remember him asking is whether he could take a shower in my hotel room. (He works with my brother and we take annual trips to tour American blight).
Carly Fink
Total Pages
7337.0
Total Points
70.3850
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Night We Met Abby Jimenez 400.0 ★★★★★ 4.2500
Category: A book written by someone you know or have met
Theo of Golden Allen Levi 774.0 ★★★★★ 6.1200
Category: An author's first book
The Teacher Frieda McFadden 379.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.1450
Category: A book written under a pseudonym or anonymously
The Perfect Divorce Jeneva Rose 288.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6900
Category: A book read by another BookBaller this season
The Perfect Marriage Jeneva Rose 337.0 ★★★★☆ 3.9350
Category: A book you're re-reading
Dark Matter Blake Crouch 342.0 ★★★★☆ 3.9600
Category: A book written by an author born on each continent
The Last Party A.R. Torre 351.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0050
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Heart the Lover Lily King 256.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.5300
Category: A book read by another BookBaller this season
Culpability Bruce Holsinger 350.0 ★★☆☆☆ 4.0000
Category: A book from a genre you typically avoid
Reckless Elsie Silver 448.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.4900
Powerless Elsie Silver 464.0 ★★★★☆ 4.5700
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
People We Meet on Vacation Emily Henry 400.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.2500
Category: A book you wish you hadn't read
The Maid's Secret Nita Prose 336.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.9300
Ask for Andrea Noelle W Ihli 300.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.7500
Heartless Elsie Silver 432.0 ★★★★☆ 2.4100
Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty 458.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.5400
Point of Retreat Colleen Hoover 302.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.7600
Category: A book you're re-reading
Flawless Elsie Silver 400.0 ★★★★☆ 4.2500
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Awake Jen Hatmaker 320.0 ★★★★★ 4.8000
Category: A biography/memoir
About the Athlete
Name Carly Fink
Area of residence Chaska, MN
How do you spend your days? case manager Reading, Zumba, being social
Favorite book? Not sure about all time fav...but last year was Collected Regrets of Clover and Paradise Problem
Favorite genre? Romance and thriller
Relationship to Commissioner pal
Channing Hultgren
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Channing Hultgren
Area of residence Otsego, MN
How do you spend your days? Hanging out with my 4 kiddos Pickleball, reading, spending time outdoors, and chilling with my friends.
Favorite book? The Women
Favorite genre? Mystery/Thriller
Relationship to Commissioner Went to Bethel together.
Dan Erickson
Total Pages
4336.5
Total Points
97.5150
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Remarkably Bright Creatures (BotM) Shelby Van Pelt 360.0 ★★★★★ 4.0500
Category: A book with over 1 million Goodreads ratings
Artemis Andy Weir 153.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.0150
Category: A book that has won a major book award
The Martian Andy Weir 185.0 ★★★★★ 3.1750
Category: A book with over 1 million Goodreads ratings
Wraith Squadron Aaron Allston 208.0 ★★☆☆☆ 3.2900
Category: A book you wish you hadn't read
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, Vol. 2: The Reign of Kylo Ren Charles Soule 136.0 ★★★★☆ 2.9300
Category: A book about grief/trauma/etc.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, Vol. 1: The Reign of Kylo Ren Charles Soule 152.0 ★★★★☆ 3.0100
Category: A book you're re-reading
Growing Dragons Chris Allen 30.0 ★★★★☆ 2.4000
Category: A book written by someone you know or have met
Darth Plagueis James Luceno 189.5 ★★★☆☆ 3.1975
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
Star Wars: Lando Charles Soule 112.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.8100
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
The Strange Universe of Nathan W Pyle Nathan W. Pyle 130.0 ★★★★☆ 4.9000
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
Dark Lord: Star Wars Legends: The Rise of Darth Vader James Luceno 168.0 ★★☆☆☆ 3.0900
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
What Really Works, Blending the Seven Fs for the Life You Imagine Paul Batz and Tim Schmidt 92.0 ★★★★☆ 3.0900
Category: A book that was written or takes place in your state
How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals Jon Acuff, L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff 120.0 ★★☆☆☆ 3.3000
Category: A book you wish you hadn't read
All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential Jon Acuff 136.0 ★★★★☆ 3.4200
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
Wealthy and Well-Known: Build Your Personal Brand and Turn Your Reputation Into Revenue Rory & AJ Vaden 320.0 ★★★★★ 4.8000
Category: An author's first book
Healthy Accountability: The research-based pathway for better results, faster, and easier Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig 206.0 ★★★★★ 3.9450
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
Ice Capades: A Memoir of Fast Living and Tough Hockey Sean Avery 168.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6600
Category: A book written by someone you disagree with
Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again Jon Acuff 144.0 ★★★★★ 3.4800
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey's Fiercest Competitors Chris Pronger 88.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.0600
Category: A biography/memoir
Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job and Your Dream Job Jon Acuff 121.0 ★★★★★ 3.3075
Category: A book you're re-reading
Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success Rory Vaden 112.0 ★★★★☆ 3.2400
Category: An author's first book
Before You Climb Any Higher: Valley Wisdom for Mountain Dreams Jonathan McReynolds 112.0 ★★★★★ 3.2400
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time Rory Vaden 236.0 ★★★★★ 4.1700
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
Lead Like It Matters: 7 Leadership Principles for a Church That Lasts Craig Groeschel 136.0 ★★★★☆ 3.4200
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church N.T. Wright 166.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.6450
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
The Four Agreements Miguel Ruiz 76.0 ★★☆☆☆ 2.9700
Category: A book about a religion/belief other than your own
The Simple Path to Wealth JL Collins 160.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6000
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
Believe for It CeCe Winans 120.0 ★★☆☆☆ 3.3000
Category: A biography/memoir
About the Athlete
Name Dan Erickson
Area of residence Centerville, MN
How do you spend your days? One day at a time. Stockpiling them has not yet worked. Hockey
Favorite book? “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
Favorite genre? Personal development (or theology, or sci-fi)
Relationship to Commissioner We met at the “bonfire” honoring Jack Liesmaki’s male mentors last year. (I am Megan Erickson’s husband).
David Berka
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name David Berka
Area of residence Milwaukee, WI
How do you spend your days? A day at a time. Writing, reading, movies, music, woodworking, camping, skiing, tinkering, & resisting tyranny.
Favorite book? Confessions by St Augustine
Favorite genre? Horror, dystopian, scifi.
Relationship to Commissioner Brother
Deanna Gronseth
Total Pages
1488.0
Total Points
18.4600
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
A Time for Mercy John Grisham 464.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.5700
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
The Seven Year Slip Ashley Poston 336.0 ★★★★☆ 3.9300
Category: A book about grief/trauma/etc.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Practicing the Way John Mark Comer 288.0 ★★★★★ 4.5600
Category: A book read by another BookBaller this season
The Anxious Generation Jonathan Haidt 400.0 ★★★★★ 5.4000
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
About the Athlete
Name Deanna Gronseth
Area of residence Maple Grove, MN
How do you spend your days? As a stay-at-home mom and 2 days a week doing child care Calligraphy, time outside with my family going to the park or playing sports, Sudoku, organizing, watching shows or playing games with my husband
Favorite book? The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Favorite genre? Historical Fiction
Relationship to Commissioner Friend of my husband’s
Dustin Thompson
Total Pages
1284.0
Total Points
19.6300
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
A Ransom for Israel: Jesus and Jewish Salvation in Matthew Nicholas J. Schaser 420.0 ★★★★★ 5.5500
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Apocalypse and Allegiance: Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation j. Nelson Kraybill 224.0 ★★★★★ 2.0800
Understanding Biblical Law: Skills for Thinking With and Through Torah Dru Johnson 208.0 ★★★★★ 3.9600
Category: A book written by someone you know or have met
God Draws Near: Rethinking the Biblical Theology of Mission Collin Cornell 224.0 ★★★★★ 4.0800
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Engaging Jesus with Our Senses: An Embodied Approach to the Gospels Jeannine Hanger 208.0 ★★★★☆ 3.9600
Category: A book written by someone you know or have met
About the Athlete
Name Dustin Thompson
Area of residence Chaska, MN
How do you spend your days? Teacher at SWCHS Fan of reading, sportsball, Bible-nerding
Favorite book? The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Favorite genre? Biblical studies, Russian Literature
Relationship to Commissioner Matt and I have golfed together a dozen times
Ellie Thelen-Clementi
Total Pages
2782.5
Total Points
30.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Ask For Andrea Noelle Ihli 147.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.9850
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
The Busybody Book Club Freya Sampson 168.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.0900
The Lost Apothecary Sarah Penner 151.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.0050
Murder Your Employer Rupert Holmes 200.0 ★★★★☆ 1.2500
Close to Death Anthony Horowitz 216.0 ★★★★☆ 1.3300
The Twist of a Knife Anthony Horowitz 186.0 ★★★★☆ 1.1800
A Line to Kill Anthony Horowitz 187.0 ★★★★☆ 1.1850
The Sentence is Death Anthony Horowitz 186.0 ★★★★☆ 1.1800
The Girl on the Train Paula Hawkins 168.0 ★★★★☆ 1.0900
Moriarty Anthony Horowitz 142.5 ★★★★☆ 2.9625
Category: A book that takes place in the 1800s
The Perfect Divorce Jeneva Rose 144.0 ★★★☆☆ 0.9700
The Perfect Marriage Jeneva Rose 176.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.1300
Pretty Girls Karen Slaughter 216.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 3.3300
Category: A book you wish you hadn't read
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Marie Kondo 112.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.2400
Category: A book originally written in a language other than English
The Body Is Not An Apology Sonya Renee Taylor 68.0 ★★★★☆ 0.9100
What's Eating Us: Women, Food, and the Epidemic of Body Anxiety Cole Kazdin 128.0 ★★★★★ 1.3600
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business Charles Duhigg 187.0 ★★★★☆ 3.8025
Category: A book from a genre you typically avoid
About the Athlete
Name Ellie Thelen-Clementi
Area of residence
How do you spend your days?
Favorite book?
Favorite genre?
Relationship to Commissioner
Erin Maglothin
Total Pages
9470.0
Total Points
101.3500
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Astral Library Kate Quinn 304.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.7700
Dear Debbie Freida McFadden 327.0 ★★★★☆ 3.8850
Category: A book written under a pseudonym or anonymously
The Night We Met Abby Jimenez 400.0 ★★★★☆ 4.2500
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Throne of Glass Sarah J. Maas 406.0 ★★★★★ 4.2800
Category: An author's first book
The Woman in Suite 11 Ruth Ware 387.0 ★★★★☆ 4.1850
Category: A book written by an author born on each continent
My Husband’s Wife Alice Feeney 310.0 ★★★★★ 1.8000
Heart Bones Colleen Hoover 338.0 ★★★★★ 3.9400
Category: A book about grief/trauma/etc.
Rites of the Starling Devney Perry 500.0 ★★★★★ 4.7500
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
Woman Down Colleen Hoover 312.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.8100
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates Shailee Thompson 368.0 ★★★★★ 6.0900
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
Heart the Lover Lily King 256.0 ★★★★☆ 3.5300
Category: A book read by another BookBaller this season
A Court of Frost and Starlight Sarah J. Maas 272.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.6100
Category: A book with over 1 million Goodreads ratings
The God of the Woods Liz Moore 880.0 ★★★★☆ 6.6500
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
Coffin Moon Keith Rosson 320.0 ★★★★☆ 5.8500
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
Shield of Sparrows Devney Perry 528.0 ★★★★★ 4.8900
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
The Intruder Freida McFadden 279.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6450
Category: A book written under a pseudonym or anonymously
Ward D Freida McFadden 320.0 ★★★★☆ 3.8500
Category: A book written under a pseudonym or anonymously
A Court of Wings and Ruin Sarah J. Maas 699.0 ★★★☆☆ 7.7450
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
The First Time I Saw Him Laura Dave 271.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6050
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Local Woman Missing Mary Kubica 356.0 ★★★★☆ 2.0300
I Who Have Never Known Men Jacqueline Harpman 184.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.1700
Category: A book originally written in a language other than English
Exodus Kate Stewart 450.0 ★★★★☆ 4.5000
Category: A book written by an author born on each continent
The Finish Line Kate Stewart 539.0 ★★★★☆ 6.9450
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
Wild Eyes Elsie Silver 464.0 ★★★★☆ 4.5700
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Erin Maglothin
Area of residence Rockford, MN
How do you spend your days? Reading, hanging out with my dogs Skiing, hiking, basically anything outdoors
Favorite book? The Last Letter; Pride and Prejudice
Favorite genre? Historical fiction
Relationship to Commissioner Met him once😂 my friend Channing invited me into the league
Gabe Walker
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Gabe Walker
Area of residence Columbia Heights MN
How do you spend your days? Working. I like to exercise, ski, and sail
Favorite book? Endurance
Favorite genre? Biography
Relationship to Commissioner We went on a double date roadtrip together one time. We were friends before and are still friends now.
Grant Johnson
Total Pages
1562.0
Total Points
17.0600
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Echo Pam Muñoz 298.0 ★★★★☆ 1.7400
Set the stars alight Amanda Dykes 368.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.0900
Category: A book read by another BookBaller this season
World's Greatest Short Stories Various 388.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.1900
Category: A book originally written in a language other than English
Mistborn: the final empire Brandon Sanderson 270.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6000
Category: A book with over 1 million Goodreads ratings
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir 238.0 ★★★★☆ 3.4400
Category: A book with over 1 million Goodreads ratings
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Grant Johnson
Area of residence Columbia Heights, MN
How do you spend your days? Ideally working. Cook, sauna, friends, wine
Favorite book? Genesis
Favorite genre? Getting into sci fi more and more. I like short stories though. Not really a genre.
Relationship to Commissioner Intimately.
Hannah Koechel
Total Pages
4761.0
Total Points
48.8025
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Crowntide Alex Aster 224.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 3.3700
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Skyshade Alex Ater 192.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 1.2100
Nightbane Alex Aster 216.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.3300
Game Changer Rachel Reid 400.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.2500
Project Hail Mary Andy Meir 476.0 ★★★★★ 4.6300
Category: A book with over 1 million Goodreads ratings
The Last Letter Rebecca Yaros 426.0 ★★★★☆ 4.3800
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
Lightlark Alex Aster 208.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.2900
Homegoing Yaa Gyasi 610.0 ★★★★★ 5.3000
Category: A book that has won a major book award
Genuine Fraud e. lockhart 262.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.5600
The Perfect Divorce Jeneva Rose 144.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.9700
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
The Perfect Marriage Jeneva Rose 176.0 ★★★★☆ 3.1300
Category: An author's first book
Of Literature and Lattes Katherine Reay 325.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.8750
I who have never known men Jacqueline Harpman 184.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.1700
Category: A book originally written in a language other than English
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay Michael Chabon 639.0 ★★★★★ 5.4450
Category: A book that has won a major book award
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
107 Days Kamala Harris 157.0 ★★★★☆ 3.5775
Category: A book written by a current or former politician
The Third Gilmore Girl Kelly Bishop 122.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.3150
Category: A biography/memoir
About the Athlete
Name Hannah Koechel
Area of residence Manitowoc, WI
How do you spend your days? Teaching choir to high schoolers and being involved in musical theatre productions. Besides reading, I like to do crafts and play with my cats. I also enjoy singing in choirs and being in stage productions.
Favorite book? We Were Liars
Favorite genre? Fantasy
Relationship to Commissioner We went to high school around the same time! Most notably, being in Pirates of Penzance
Heather Torgerson
Total Pages
1848.0
Total Points
15.6500
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Keeper Charles Martin 432.0 ★★★★★ 2.4100
The Final Wish of Mr. Murray McBride Joe Siple 239.0 ★★★★★ 1.4450
The Five Wishes of Murray McBride Joe Siple 234.0 ★★★★★ 1.4200
The Giver Lois Lowry 239.0 ★★★★☆ 3.4450
Category: A book that has won a major book award
Swan Song Erin Hilderbrand 400.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.2500
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
All My Knotted up Life Beth Moore 304.0 ★★★★☆ 4.6800
Category: A biography/memoir
About the Athlete
Name Heather Torgerson
Area of residence Chanhassen, MN
How do you spend your days? Learning Specialist by day, mom and wife the rest of my time. Reading, Playing Mahjong, On an "Olympic bound" (almost) Curling team, shopping, DIY projects at home, Traveling, Learning how to be an "Empty Nester"
Favorite book? The Water Keeper Series by Charles Martin
Favorite genre? Historical Fiction
Relationship to Commissioner Fellow SWCHS colleague
Henry Dhonau
Total Pages
2906.0
Total Points
43.4600
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Moonflow Bitter Karelia 384.0 ★★★★★ 4.1700
Category: An author's first book
Thirst Amélie Nothomb 96.0 ★★★★★ 4.7300
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
Perdido Street Station China Miéville 704.0 ★★★★★ 7.7700
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
The Dragon Waiting John M. Ford 368.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0900
Category: A book that has won a major book award
Sudden Death Álvaro Enrigue 264.0 ★★★★☆ 3.5700
Category: A book originally written in a language other than English
Lagoon Nnedi Okorafor 306.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.7800
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
Train Dreams Denis Johnson 116.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.8300
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
Masquerade Mike Fu 336.0 ★★★★☆ 3.9300
Category: An author's first book
You Dreamed of Empires Álvaro Enrigue 220.0 ★★★★★ 3.3500
Category: A book that takes place in the 1600s (or before)
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Serviceberry Robin Wall Kimmerer 112.0 ★★★★★ 5.2400
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
About the Athlete
Name Henry Dhonau
Area of residence Madison, WI
How do you spend your days? Taking care of buildings on the UW Madison campus Whatever strikes me! I’m a dabbler. Juggling, doodling, sewing, painting, poetry. I love to learn.
Favorite book? The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Leguin
Favorite genre? Weird fiction
Relationship to Commissioner High school friends :)
Hope Osifuye
Total Pages
1113.5
Total Points
17.9512
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand 237.5 ★★★★★ 4.1813
Category: A book that takes place in the 1900s
The Boys in the Boat Daniel James Brown 404.0 ★★★★★ 5.4300
Category: A book that takes place in the 1900s
The Butchering Art Lindsey Fitzharris 152.0 ★★★★☆ 3.5400
Category: A book that takes place in the 1800s
How to Know a Person David Brooks 320.0 ★★★★☆ 4.8000
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
About the Athlete
Name Hope Osifuye
Area of residence Roseville, MN
How do you spend your days? I play with my daughter during the day and play with neonatal & pediatric patients at night I like to spend time with my family, bike, read, travel, and bake
Favorite book? The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Favorite genre? Non-Fiction
Relationship to Commissioner College friend with the Commissioner & in a book club with the First Lady of NRL
Jane Krause
Total Pages
2583.5
Total Points
43.9175
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Part of Your World Abby Jimenez 195.0 ★★★★☆ 1.2250
Just For the Summer Abby Jimenez 216.0 ★★★★★ 3.3300
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales Jacob Grimm 440.0 ★★★★☆ 4.4500
Category: A book originally written in a language other than English
Gone Before Goodbye Reese Witherspoon 170.0 ★★★★☆ 3.1000
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince J.K. Rowling 326.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 5.8800
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens 92.0 ★★★★★ 2.7100
Category: A book that takes place in the 1900s
Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix J.K. Rowling 435.0 ★★★★★ 7.4250
Category: A book that is 750+ pages
Small Great Things Jodi Picoult 240.0 ★★★★★ 3.4500
Category: A book you're re-reading
Small Things Like These Claire Keegan 70.0 ★★★★☆ 2.6000
Category: A book that takes place in the 1900s
The Door-to-Door Bookstore Carsten Henn 119.5 ★★★★☆ 2.8475
Category: A book originally written in a language other than English
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Practicing the Way John Mark Comer 144.0 ★★★★★ 3.4800
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
The Deeply Formed Life Rich Villodas 136.0 ★★★★☆ 3.4200
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
About the Athlete
Name Jane Krause
Area of residence Victoria, MN
How do you spend your days? Teaching math and raising two boys with my husband Read, workout, go for walks
Favorite book? Harry Potter Series
Favorite genre? Historical Fiction
Relationship to Commissioner Teach with Matt at SWCHS
Jessica Langert
Total Pages
2328.0
Total Points
20.8900
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
To Ride a Rising Storm Moniquill Blackgoose 464.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.5700
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
The Hero and the Crown Robin McKinley 240.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.4500
Political Order and Political Decay Francis Fukuyama 672.0 ★★★★☆ 5.6100
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
Buckeye Patrick Ryan 476.0 ★★★★☆ 4.6300
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir 476.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 4.6300
Category: A book from a genre you typically avoid
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Jessica Langert
Area of residence Elk River, MN
How do you spend your days? Teaching the future of the world Read :), knit, bake (essentially grandma hobbies)
Favorite book? Fellowship of the Ring
Favorite genre? Fantasy or Sci-Fi
Relationship to Commissioner Co-worker
Julie Bowers
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Julie Bowers
Area of residence Lakeville, MN
How do you spend your days? Teaching Read, exercise, hang out with family and friends
Favorite book? I can’t just pick one! I guess right now it would be “Good Energy” by Dr. Casey Means
Favorite genre? Nonfiction, but I like to read all others except for romance novels.
Relationship to Commissioner Coworkers
Kalli Thompson
Total Pages
517.5
Total Points
7.3375
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping [On a Dead Man] Jesse Q. Sutanto 162.5 ★★★☆☆ 3.0625
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Bury Your Dead Louise Penny 185.5 ★★★★★ 3.1775
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murders Jesse Q. Sutanto 169.5 ★★★☆☆ 1.0975
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Kalli Thompson
Area of residence Chaska, MN
How do you spend your days? I work two part time jobs (at Crown College and for my church) and take care of my kids. Puzzles! Read books. Board games.
Favorite book? Pride and Prejudice
Favorite genre? Cozy Mystery
Relationship to Commissioner Matt works with my husband and our daughters are friends.
Karen Nutcher
Total Pages
5507.0
Total Points
48.8350
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The God of the Woods (BOTM) Liz Moore 1152.0 ★★★★☆ 10.0100
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
Set The Stars Alight (BoTM) Amanda Dykes 704.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.7700
Piranesi (BOTM) Susanna Clarke 490.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.7000
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
A Little Life Yanagihara 816.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 9.3300
Category: A book that is 750+ pages
Homegoing (BOTM) Yaa Gyasi 610.0 ★★★☆☆ 5.3000
Category: An author's first book
The Ways We Hide Kristina McMorris 496.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.7300
Category: A book that takes place in the 1900s
The Girl From the Train Irma Joubert 379.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.1450
Category: A book originally written in a language other than English
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Dead Wake (BoTM) Erik Larson 860.0 ★★★★★ 6.8500
About the Athlete
Name Karen Nutcher
Area of residence Chaska, MN
How do you spend your days? Working. Read.
Favorite book? ?
Favorite genre? History
Relationship to Commissioner Work at same place
Katie Abbring
Total Pages
6343.0
Total Points
79.4900
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Unseen World Liz Moore 225.0 ★★★★☆ 3.3750
Category: A book written in the 1900s
The Correspondent Virginia Evans 281.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6550
Category: An author's first book
The Chosen Chaim Potok 291.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.7050
Category: A book written before you were born
Coach Jason Reynolds 256.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.5300
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Minding Frankie Maeve Binchy 432.0 ★★☆☆☆ 4.4100
Category: A book written by an author born on each continent
God of the Woods Liz Moore 478.0 ★★★★☆ 4.6400
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Circle of Friends Maeve Binchy 565.0 ★★★★☆ 5.0750
Category: A book written in the 1900s
Tara Road Maeve Binchy 648.0 ★★★☆☆ 7.4900
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
Screwtape Letters CS Lewis 105.0 ★★★★★ 2.7750
Category: A book that takes place in a country you have visited
The River is Waiting Wally Lamb 466.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.5800
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
James Percival Everett 303.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.7650
Category: A book that has won a major book award
The Blind Assassin Margaret Atwood 637.0 ★★★☆☆ 7.4350
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
The Scarlett Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne 68.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.5900
Category: A book that takes place in the 1600s (or before)
Mona's Eyes Thomas Schlesser 368.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.0900
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald, 90.0 ★★★★☆ 2.7000
Category: A book you read (or were supposed to read) in high school
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Boys in the Boat Daniel James Brown 808.0 ★★★★★ 8.4600
Category: A book from a genre you typically avoid
The Understory Lore Ferguson Wilbert 226.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.0950
Category: A biography/memoir
Mere Christianity CS Lewis 96.0 ★★★★☆ 3.1200
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
About the Athlete
Name Katie Abbring
Area of residence Eden Prairie, MN
How do you spend your days? Teaching, grading, parenting three kids, personal chauffeur for two kids, volunteering with church reading, creating, gardening
Favorite book? Horse by Geraldine Brooks, Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt
Favorite genre? fiction
Relationship to Commissioner I work at SW with Matt
Kiley DeHaven
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Kiley DeHaven
Area of residence Madison, WI
How do you spend your days? Physician Assistant in fertility Horseback riding, running, reading
Favorite book? The Harry Potter series
Favorite genre? Mystery
Relationship to Commissioner Through my husband, Kyle
Kyle Baldauf
Total Pages
1557.0
Total Points
16.5350
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Shadows of Self Brandon Sanderson 376.0 ★★★★☆ 4.1300
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
The Strength of the Few James Islington 720.0 ★★★★★ 7.8500
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
A Drop of Corruption Robert Jackson Bennett 461.0 ★★★★★ 4.5550
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Kyle Baldauf
Area of residence Madison, WI
How do you spend your days? I work as a Client Partnership Manager at Nordic, a healthcare IT company, despite not having a background in healthcare or IT. Raising my two young sons (despite not having a background in young sons) Play volleyball, spend time outdoors, read
Favorite book? A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
Favorite genre? Fantasy
Relationship to Commissioner Friend since high school
Lauren Schwen
Total Pages
1257.0
Total Points
16.1150
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Turtle House Amanda Churchill 304.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.7700
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
The Last Train to Key West Chame; Cleeton 314.0 ★★★★☆ 3.8200
Category: A book that takes place in the 1900s
Set the Stars Alight Amanda Dykes 367.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0850
Category: A book written in the 1800s
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Body Teaches the Soul Justin Whitmel Earley 272.0 ★★★★★ 4.4400
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
About the Athlete
Name Lauren Schwen
Area of residence
How do you spend your days?
Favorite book?
Favorite genre?
Relationship to Commissioner
Lexi Johnson
Total Pages
6592.0
Total Points
67.2100
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Night We Met Abby Jimenez 389.0 ★★★★☆ 4.1950
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman 384.0 ★★★★☆ 4.1700
Category: A book read by another BookBaller this season
Famous Last Words Gillian McAllister 336.0 ★★★★☆ 3.9300
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Sunrise on the Reaping Suzanne Collins 387.0 ★★★★★ 4.1850
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Suzanne Collins 541.0 ★★★★☆ 6.9550
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
Mockingjay Suzanne Collins 390.0 ★★★★★ 2.2000
Catching Fire Suzanne Collins 391.0 ★★★★★ 4.2050
Category: A book with over 1 million Goodreads ratings
The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins 374.0 ★★★★★ 4.1200
Category: A book you're re-reading
Just For the Cameras Meghan Quinn 592.0 ★★☆☆☆ 7.2100
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
Book Lovers Emily Henry 377.0 ★★★★☆ 2.1350
Happily Never After Lynn Painter 304.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.7700
What You Wish For Katherine Center 320.0 ★★★★☆ 3.8500
Category: A book about grief/trauma/etc.
Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter 356.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.0300
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
How to Solve Your Own Murder Kristin Perrin 358.0 ★★★★☆ 6.0400
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
One Golden Summer Carley Fortune 400.0 ★★★★☆ 2.2500
People You Meet on Vacation Emily Henry 373.0 ★★★★☆ 4.1150
Category: A book you're re-reading
Things You Save in a Fire Katherine Center 320.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.8500
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Lexi Johnson
Area of residence Cambridge, MN
How do you spend your days? SAHM with my two (soon to be three) girls; running my photography business; watching sports reading, photography, house projects/decorating
Favorite book? The Hunger Games series
Favorite genre? depends on the season of life! lately I've been reading mysteries and romances
Relationship to Commissioner college friends!
Matt Berka
Total Pages
4050.0
Total Points
57.9200
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Golden Son Pierce Brown 466.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.5800
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
Preludes & Nocturnes Neil Gaiman 240.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.4500
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
Romeo & Juliet William Shakespeare 301.0 ★★☆☆☆ 3.7550
Category: A book written in the 1600s (or before)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J.K. Rowling 352.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0100
Category: A book written in the 1900s
Matilda Roald Dahl 240.0 ★★★★☆ 3.4500
Category: A book written in the 1900s
The Witches Roald Dahl 208.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.2900
Category: A book that takes place in a country you have visited
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Roald Dahl 159.0 ★★☆☆☆ 3.0450
Category: A book you wish you hadn't read
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl 176.0 ★★★☆☆ 5.1300
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
The BFG Roald Dahl 199.0 ★★★★☆ 5.2450
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl 176.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.1300
Category: A book that takes place in a country you have visited
Red Rising Pierce Brown 382.0 ★★☆☆☆ 4.1600
Category: An author's first book
To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee 323.0 ★★★★★ 3.8650
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald 180.0 ★★★★★ 3.1500
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Certainty Trap Ilana Redstone 248.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.2600
The Anxious Generation Jonathan Haidt 400.0 ★★★★★ 5.4000
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
About the Athlete
Name Matt Berka
Area of residence Chaska, MN
How do you spend your days? Reading, spending time with friends, exercising, playing sports (golf; basketball), talking about Wisconsin
Favorite book? The Great Gatsby
Favorite genre? Memoir
Relationship to Commissioner I am he.
Matt Robbins
Total Pages
840.0
Total Points
9.1000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Where Youth and Laughter Go Seth Folsom 392.0 ★★★★☆ 5.3400
Category: A biography/memoir
The History of the Ancient World Susan Wise Baauer 448.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 3.7600
About the Athlete
Name Matt Robbins
Area of residence 29 Palms, California
How do you spend your days? I am generally either working, exercising, or spending time with my awesome wife and kids. I watch football and listen to lots of podcasts (including football podcasts). *Mainly only applies during football season* Otherwise, my favorite activites include sailing, skiing, or being on the water (hence living in the desert).
Favorite book? Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankle
Favorite genre? Non-fiction/history
Relationship to Commissioner We have the same name.
Megan Erickson
Total Pages
1823.5
Total Points
29.6175
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
This Story Might Save You Life Tiffany Crum 178.5 ★★★★☆ 3.1425
Category: An author's first book
Dear Debbie Frieda McFadden 168.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 3.0900
Category: A book you wish you hadn't read
Do You Remember? Frieda McFadden 167.0 ★★★★☆ 1.0850
Uncultured: A Memoir Daniella Mestyanek Young 169.5 ★★★★☆ 3.0975
Category: A biography/memoir
Dead Med Frieda McFadden 236.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.4300
Category: A book written under a pseudonym or anonymously
The Wife Upstairs Frieda McFadden 206.5 ★★★★☆ 3.2825
Category: A book written under a pseudonym or anonymously
The Tenant Frieda McFadden 184.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.1700
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
First Lie Wins Ashley Elston 170.0 ★★☆☆☆ 3.1000
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
The Perfect Son Frieda McFadden 160.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.0500
Category: A book written under a pseudonym or anonymously
The Boyfriend Frieda McFadden 184.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.1700
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Megan Erickson
Area of residence Centerville, MN
How do you spend your days? Directing high school theatre, teaching high school theatre, drinking coffee, listening to audiobooks, and eating cheese. Reading, Walking, Crocheting
Favorite book? Educated by Tara Westover or (the first 3 chapters of) Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton
Favorite genre? Mystery Thriller and Personal Development
Relationship to Commissioner Co-Worker at SWCHS
Nathan Langert
Total Pages
1227.0
Total Points
15.1350
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Eaters of the Dead Michael Crichton 210.0 ★★★★☆ 3.3000
Category: A book written before you were born
To Ride a Rising Storm Moniquill Blackgoose 232.0 ★★☆☆☆ 3.4100
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir 476.0 ★★★★★ 4.6300
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
Coffin Moon Keith Rosson 309.0 ★★★★☆ 3.7950
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Nathan Langert
Area of residence Elk River, MN
How do you spend your days? Being creative in graphic design. Play video games, read books, drink coffee.
Favorite book? Harry Potter series
Favorite genre? Fantasy
Relationship to Commissioner My wife's coworker.
Nikki Robbins
Total Pages
1180.0
Total Points
16.7250
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Summer I Turned Pretty Jenny Han 138.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.9400
Category: An author's first book
Just for the Summer Abby Jimenez 432.0 ★★★★☆ 4.4100
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Butchering Art Lindsey Fitzharris 304.0 ★★★★☆ 4.6800
Category: A book that takes place in the 1800s
How to Know a Person David Brooks 306.0 ★★★★☆ 4.6950
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
About the Athlete
Name Nikki Robbins
Area of residence Twentynine Palms, CA
How do you spend your days? Chasing two little boys, playing at parks, talking about Paw Patrol, walking, and selling insurance Go on desert walks, go to the grocery store alone, read, workout, and try new recipes
Favorite book? A Man Called Ove
Favorite genre? Journalism
Relationship to Commissioner Friend-in-law and college friend
Peter Welle
Total Pages
2142.0
Total Points
31.6150
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Old Man Whickutt's Donkey Mary Calhoun 40.0 ★★☆☆☆ 2.4500
Category: A book that you discover that you know nothing about
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
For Those Who Don't Get Famous Thomas Hipps 76.0 ★★☆☆☆ 0.9700
The Wisdom Pattern Richard Rohr 223.0 ★★★★★ 4.0725
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
Destiny of the Republic Candice Millard 339.0 ★★★★★ 4.9425
Category: A book that takes place in the 1800s
The McCartney Legacy 1974-1980 Allan Kozinn & Adrian Sinclair 768.0 ★★★★★ 11.1600
Category: A book that is 750+ pages
The Certainty Trap Ilana Restone 266.0 ★★★★★ 4.3950
Category: A book read by another BookBaller this season
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Erik Larson 430.0 ★★★★★ 3.6250
About the Athlete
Name Peter Welle
Area of residence Jordan, MN
How do you spend your days? Director of Teaching & Learning at a high school I love songwriting, recording music, watching old movies, and spending time with my family
Favorite book? John Adams by David McCullough
Favorite genre? Biography
Relationship to Commissioner I bought him a couple G&Ts in Pittsburgh.
Rachel Berka
Total Pages
4747.0
Total Points
60.1125
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Say You'll Remember Me Abby Jimenez 368.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0900
Category: A book you're re-reading
In Five Years Rebecca Serle 272.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.6100
Writers & Lovers Lily King 320.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.8500
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows J. K. Rowling 784.0 ★★★★☆ 9.1700
Category: A book that is 750+ pages
The Impossible Fortune Richard Osman 368.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0900
Category: A book read by another BookBaller this season
The Last Devil to Die Richard Osman 421.0 ★★★★☆ 4.3550
Category: A book that takes place in a country you have visited
Fantastic Mr. Fox Roald Dahl 81.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.6550
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
The Bullet That Missed Richard Osman 413.0 ★★★★☆ 4.3150
Category: A book that takes place in a country you have visited
The Man Who Died Twice Richard Osman 368.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0900
Category: A book that takes place in a country you have visited
The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman 361.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0550
Category: A book written by an author born on each continent
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Raising the Empowered Puppy Jeanette Forrey 130.0 ★★★☆☆ 1.3750
Habits of the Household Justin Whitmel Earley 113.0 ★★★★☆ 1.2475
Spare Prince Harry 205.0 ★★★★☆ 3.9375
Category: A biography/memoir
The Butchering Art Lindsey Fitzharris 304.0 ★★★★☆ 4.6800
Category: A book that takes place in the 1800s
The Practice of the Presence of God Brother Lawrence 95.0 ★★★★☆ 3.1125
Category: A book written in the 1600s (or before)
Beyond the Wand Tom Felton 144.0 ★★★★☆ 3.4800
Category: A biography/memoir
About the Athlete
Name Rachel Berka
Area of residence Chaska, MN
How do you spend your days? I work in Human Resources Reading, running, baking
Favorite book? To Kill a Mockingbird
Favorite genre? Nonfiction - History or Memoir. Fiction - Contemporary Romance
Relationship to Commissioner I'm married to him.
Ryan Heinsch
Total Pages
1165.0
Total Points
18.3875
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Negotiating Jewishness Ruben A Buhner 280.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6500
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Law Kills but the Gospel Gives Life Sigurd Grindheim 19.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 1.0425
Category: A peer-reviewed journal article
God Draws Near Collin Cornell 224.0 ★★★★☆ 4.0800
Category: A book read by another BookBaller this season
Paul within Paganism Alexander Chantziantoniou, Paula Fredriksen, Stephen Young 371.0 ★★☆☆☆ 5.1825
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Wrestling with Paul Sarah Emmanuel 271.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.4325
Category: A book about grief/trauma/etc.
About the Athlete
Name Ryan Heinsch
Area of residence Carver, MN
How do you spend your days? Professor at Crown College Watch Chicago Cubs baseball and Chicago Bulls basketball
Favorite book? The God of Israel and Christian Theology
Favorite genre? Biblical Studies
Relationship to Commissioner Former colleague and fellow pizza enthusiast
Ryan Johnson
Total Pages
152.0
Total Points
3.5400
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
107 Days Kamala Harris 152.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.5400
Category: A biography/memoir
About the Athlete
Name Ryan Johnson
Area of residence
How do you spend your days?
Favorite book?
Favorite genre?
Relationship to Commissioner
Sam Murphy
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Sam Murphy
Area of residence
How do you spend your days?
Favorite book?
Favorite genre?
Relationship to Commissioner
Sarah Anderson
Total Pages
388.0
Total Points
7.7100
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Undercover Kindness Jimmy Darts 256.0 ★★★★★ 4.3200
Category: A book written by someone you know or have met
Supernatural Childbirth Jackie Mize 132.0 ★★★☆☆ 3.3900
Category: A book you're re-reading
About the Athlete
Name Sarah Anderson
Area of residence Minnesota
How do you spend your days? SAHM Travel + watch trash TV 🤪
Favorite book? Mere Christianity
Favorite genre? Mystery
Relationship to Commissioner Bethel
Steve Abbring
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Steve Abbring
Area of residence Eden Prairie, MN
How do you spend your days? Sales and estimating for specialty glass systems, mainly on the west coast. Coaching basketball, playing pickup basketball, reading, woodworking, and following my kids to sporting events.
Favorite book? As a teen: The Lord of the Rings trilogy; as an adult, William Manchester's The Last Lion trilogy
Favorite genre? almost anything to do with history
Relationship to Commissioner Competed in angry old man pickup basketball awhile back; I am also married to a SWCHS staff member
Sydney Johnson
Total Pages
5979.7
Total Points
62.6660
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Librarians Sherry Thomas 354.0 ★★★★☆ 2.0200
The Royal Artisan Tessa Afshar 368.0 ★★★★★ 2.0900
The Blood Traitor Lynette Noni 463.8 ★★★★★ 2.5690
Mercury Raine: Twenty and one Sarah M. Eden 96.0 ★★★★☆ 4.7300
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
Mercury Raine: A Whisper in the Wind Sarah M. Eden 100.0 ★★★★☆ 0.7500
Mercury Raine: Ghost Broker Sarah M. Eden 107.9 ★★★★☆ 0.7895
The Gilded Cage Lynette Noni 465.0 ★★★★☆ 2.5750
The Prison Healer Lynette Noni 416.0 ★★★★☆ 4.3300
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective Jo Nichols 342.0 ★★★★☆ 1.9600
The Beast of Ten Beth Brower 544.0 ★★★★★ 6.9700
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
Set the Stars Alight Amanda Dykes 367.0 ★★★★★ 2.0850
Up from the Sea Amanda Dykes 89.0 ★★★★☆ 2.6950
Category: A book that takes place in the 1900s
The Wanderers Mark Beth Brower 347.0 ★★★★★ 3.9850
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
The Ruby Prince Beth Brower 341.0 ★★★★★ 3.9550
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
The Queens Gambit Beth Brower 360.0 ★★★★★ 4.0500
Category: An author's first book
The Q Beth Brower 592.0 ★★★★★ 7.2100
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids Sarah Mackenzie 288.0 ★★★★☆ 2.5600
For the Children's Sake Susan Schaeffer Macaulay 83.0 ★★★★☆ 3.0225
Category: A book that you read because of a recommendation
Rembrandt is in the Wind Russ Ramsey 256.0 ★★★★★ 4.3200
Category: A book from a genre you typically avoid
About the Athlete
Name Sydney Johnson
Area of residence Columbia Heights, MN
How do you spend your days? Working in sales full time. Wrangling 3 kiddos. Read of course. Try new recipes, hike, occasionally water color paint
Favorite book? The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Favorite genre? Historical fiction
Relationship to Commissioner Bethel pal
Taylor Filzen
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Taylor Filzen
Area of residence Northfield, Minnesota
How do you spend your days? Director of Marketing - SWCHS Working out, doing crafty things, cooking, baking
Favorite book? Harry Potter Series
Favorite genre? Fiction
Relationship to Commissioner Coworker
Timothy Allen
Total Pages
10662.0
Total Points
130.8525
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Remarkably Bright Creatures (BotM) Shelby van Pelt 720.0 ★★★★★ 5.8500
Category: A book you're re-reading
Prophet Song Paul Lynch 259.0 ★★★★☆ 3.5450
Category: A book that has won a major book award
Sins for Father Knox Josef Škvorecký 272.0 ★★★★☆ 3.6100
Category: A book originally written in a language other than English
Sky Full of Elephants Cebo Campbell 304.0 ★★☆☆☆ 3.7700
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
Set the Stars Alight (BotM) Amanda Dykes 704.0 ★★★★☆ 5.7700
Category: A book that you discover that you know nothing about
Oroonoko, or The Royal Slave Aphra Behn 144.0 ★★★☆☆ 4.9700
Category: A book you start and finish in one day
Hamlet William Shakespeare 184.0 ★★★★★ 3.1700
Category: A book written in the 1600s (or before)
Piranesi (BotM) Susanna Clarke 490.0 ★★★★☆ 4.7000
Category: A book that has won a major book award
The Alchemist Paulo Coelho 182.0 ★★★★★ 3.1600
Category: Magical Realism or Science Fiction text
Love's Labor's Lost William Shakespeare 115.0 ★★★☆☆ 2.8250
Category: A book written in the 1600s (or before)
Homegoing (BotM) Yaa Gyasi 610.0 ★★★★☆ 5.3000
Category: An author's first book
The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald 180.0 ★★★★★ 3.1500
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
Animal Farm George Orwell 141.0 ★★★★★ 2.9550
Category: A book directly related to your job or discipline
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent Judi Dench, Brendan O'Hea 400.0 ★★★★★ 5.4000
Category: A biography/memoir
In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character Jen Wilkin 167.0 ★★★★★ 1.6525
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 W. Phillip Keller 173.0 ★★★★★ 3.6975
Category: A book you're re-reading
The Journey of Crazy Horse: A Lakota History Joseph M. Marshall III 310.0 ★★★★☆ 4.7250
Category: A biography/memoir
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania (BotM) Erik Larson 860.0 ★★★★☆ 8.8500
Category: A book that takes place in the 1900s
Let Justice Roll Down John M. Perkins 219.0 ★★★★★ 4.0425
Category: A biography/memoir
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee Casey Cep 314.0 ★★★★★ 4.7550
Category: A biography/memoir
The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History John M. Barry 546.0 ★★★☆☆ 8.4950
Category: A book that is 500+ pages
The Boys in the Boat (BotM) Daniel James Brown 808.0 ★★★★☆ 8.4600
Category: A biography/memoir
Mark Twain (BotM) Ron Chernow 2400.0 ★★★★☆ 24.4000
Category: A book that is 1000+ pages
You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good & Beautiful Karen Swallow Prior 160.0 ★★★★★ 3.6000
Category: A book published in 2024, 2025, or 2026
About the Athlete
Name Timothy Allen
Area of residence Chaska, MN
How do you spend your days? Reading, grading (endless), supporting students in sports and activities Reading, watching movies, drumming, playing board games
Favorite book? The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite genre? Fantasy
Relationship to Commissioner English Department comrades, brothers in Christ, classroom neighbors
Trevor Thelen-Clementi
Total Pages
0.0
Total Points
0.0000
Fiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No fiction entries yet.
Nonfiction
Title Author Pages Rating Points
No nonfiction entries yet.
About the Athlete
Name Trevor Thelen-Clementi
Area of residence Fond du Lac, WI
How do you spend your days? Working remotely for the University of California system's study abroad programs Community theatre, artsy projects, and hosting a theatre podcast with my wife and fellow NRL athlete Ellie
Favorite book? The Giver
Favorite genre? Satire
Relationship to Commissioner Hometown friend