Free Newsletter		Library Events A selection of free book events at Hennepin County Libraries. See Events & Classes for a complete listing. Talk of the Stacks: Alan Furst - The Spies of Warsaw Meet Furst, widely recognized as the master of the historical spy novel and lauded by The New York Times as “America’s preeminent spy novelist." His best-selling novels (“Night Soldiers,” “Dark Star”) are translated into 17 languages. His 14th novel, "The Spies of Warsaw," takes place in World War II Europe and is drenched in romance, espionage and thrilling plot twists. Books available for purchase and signing. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County. Presenting Sponsor: U.S.Trust. Additional support: Magers and Quinn Booksellers and secretsofthecity.com. Central Library Pohlad Hall Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m. Author Talk: Norah Labiner Minneapolis author Labiner ("Our Sometime Sister" and "Miniatures") will read from her new "German for Travelers: A Novel in 95 Lessons," in which two cousins go to Berlin to unlock the family mystery. Books available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgedale Library. Ridgedale Library Tuesday, June 30, 7 p.m. Talk of the Stacks: Patricia Smith - Blood Dazzler Smith's groundbreaking book “Blood Dazzler: Poems” chronicles the human, emotional and physical toll exacted by Hurricane Katrina. It was a finalist for the 2008 National Book Award and one of NPR’s Top Books of 2008. A poet, spoken word performer, playwright, author, writing teacher, and former journalist, Smith was inducted into the International Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent in 2006. Books available for purchase and signing. Seating is first come, first served. Doors at 6:15 p.m. Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County. Presenting Sponsor: U.S.Trust. Additional support: Magers and Quinn Booksellers and secretsofthecity.com. . Central Library Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. More Author Talks... All Books & Writing Events PEN PALS Author Lecture Series presented by The Library Foundation of Hennepin County 2009 - 2010 Season Tickets Now Available! In 2009 - 2010, Pen Pals celebrates its 13th season with five authors of incredible and diverse talent: Erik Larson, Azar Nafisi, Sarah Vowell, Michael Chabon, and William Kent Krueger. All lectures take place at Hopkins Center for the Arts. Location and ticket information Back to top
	New on BookSpace NEW Book List: If You Liked...Jane Austen's Novels Austen reimaginings, retellings, sequels, prequels and other madness. AT HOME READER: May/June Find some good fiction and nonfiction reading ideas from the Library's Outreach Department. Listen to the At Home Reader STAFF READING SUGGESTIONS: What We're Reading Later at the Bar by Rebecca Barry In Rebecca Barry's graceful, loose-limbed stories, characters congregate at Lucy's Tavern and talk and fight about love. "Later, At the Bar" a novel written in stories, is an intimate study of lonely people. Barry's people live in Upstate New York; they are farmers, truck drivers, cooks, small-time felons, and advice coumnists. They cheat, steal, and yearn. They make bad decisions, even ridiculous ones, but Barry's luminous generosity shines through all these stories. These stories also possess smart dialogue and a psychological insight that reminds one of Richard Russo's "Empire Falls". Eddie A., St. Anthony Library The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet by Neil DeGrasse Tyson Plutoed: to demote or devalue someone or something, as happened to the former planet Pluto (2006 Word of the year from the American Dialect Society.) Read Pluto's full story from discovery in 1930 to reclassification to dwarf planet in 2006. Tyson's telling of the Pluto story connects the world of science with politics, social protest, education and our culture of celebrity worship. Committee resolutions, political cartoons, song lyrics and plenty of good humor included. Roberta R., Maple Plain Library More reading suggestions from staff... Readers' Lists Walk on the Wild Side: Werewolves and Shapechangers by Jody W. Moonlight casts dark shadows in these stories. Books for Musicheads by nfblogger A list for people who like to think about music. Moving and Settling In by Kim B Novels (and one memoir, Angels & Aliens) that explore the experience of starting a new life across the country or the world. More BookSpace Readers' Lists... Updated June 2009 © Hennepin County Library We welcome your comments and suggestions.