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Have you ever wondered what your favorite thing to do at the Minnesota Great Get Together says about your literary tastes? Keep reading to find out!
The Minnesota Great Get Together is finally under way. Every year, millions make their way to the Minnesota State Fair to try all the new foods, activities, and displays, checking out all the fair has to offer. Each person is drawn to the various unique corners of the fairgrounds, whether it’s the adrenaline-inducing Midway, the awe-inspiring displays at the horticulture agricultural building, or the mouth-watering fried delicacies at the food building; there is something for everyone. Just as your favorite activities can show a glimpse of what draws your attention, they can also reveal a snapshot of your literary preferences; and we intend to lay that out for you. Check out these book recommendations we curated based on your favorite activity at the state fair! All of these titles are available to read for free and instantly via Ebooks Minnesota, links included (of course).
The Midway
- Fast-paced, max-energy, and over-stimulating. Midway enjoyers live for the thrill, rush, and overall sensory overload these rides provide. They tend to enjoy action-packed thrillers with unpredictable twists and turns. Personally, I am not the biggest fan of rides built within 24 hours (but to each their own).
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International Bazaar
- Curious, culturally-minded, global thinkers. Fairgoers drawn to the International Bazaar are intrigued by the diversity, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange. As readers, they tend to be drawn to translated texts, historical fiction, travel memoirs, and stories exploring culture/heritage. They value rich world-building and global perspectives that expand their worldviews and challenge preconceived notions.
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Food Building
- Sometimes a well-done classic is all you need. Whether it’s the must-get cheese curds or mouth-watering wings, fanatics of the food building appreciate regional favorites rich in flavor and hospitality with years of tradition behind them. When it comes to reading, food-building connoisseurs enjoy cozy stories rich in detail and centered around local history and community.
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Agricultural Horticulture Building
- Agricultural Horticulture Building enjoyers appreciate nature and what it gives us. Detail-oriented, earthy, and with a strong connection to nature. Whether it’s checking out the largest pumpkin or the detailed crop art, they value growth, seasonal cycles, and preserving nature. In terms of reading preferences, they likely gravitate toward titles exploring the various facets of nature and the environment, including local agriculture, botany, or regional geography.
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Education Building
- System-oriented, analytical, and seekers of knowledge, Education Building visitors are lifelong learners. They love to learn how things worked in the past, how they currently work, and explore how they will work in the future. They enjoy interactive exhibits found in this building, and engaging in conversations exploring complex ideas. Education building aficionados would enjoy reading biographies, social histories/narratives, and titles exploring communities.
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The Grandstand
- Grandstand enjoyers love entertainment, pop culture, and spectacles. They bring the energy to every room they enter, and appreciate surrounding themselves with those who can match it. Readers who put the Grandstand at the top of their list enjoy larger-than-life narratives and stories that offer backstage access, dramatic sequences, and explore creative outlets.
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