Where: Minneapolis Central Library
Room: Pohlad Hall
When: Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.

The Twin Cities are consistently ranked one of the most literate places in the country. Executive directors from Graywolf Press, Coffee House Press, Milkweed Editions and The Loft Literary Center will discuss why so many nationally-recognized literary organizations have thrived here, tell tales of the literary life, and share their vision of what readers and writers can expect in the days ahead.

Presented in partnership with the Loft Literary Center, Coffee House Press, Milkweed Editions and Graywolf Press. Co-presented by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County.

Best-selling author, and host of A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor will discuss his new book, A Christmas Blizzard, on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union.

A Christmas Blizzard is vintage Keillor, a wry, witty look at a contemporary Scrooge that is sure to please. Follow the journey of James and Joyce Sparrow as they struggle with each other, Christmas in general, and their life circumstances. Everything changes when James finds himself snowed-in in a fishing shack during a blizzard where he meets a wolf, the Big Hair Lady, and a Chinese wise man, each attempting to teach him the great mystery of life.

Keillor will sign copies of his book following the discussion.

This event is free and open to the public. Reserved seating and priority signing placement is available for the first 100 customers who purchase A Christmas Blizzard from the University of Minnesota Bookstore or its web site.

…And Get it Published

When:  Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | 7:30 p.m.
Riverview Library – St. Paul

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