Free Newsletter		Library Events A selection of free book events at Hennepin County Libraries. See Events & Classes for a complete listing. Author Talk: Julie Kramer Kramer, freelance news producer and former WCCO-TV investigative producer, will talk about her thrillers "Missing Mark" and "Stalking Susan." Books available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopkins Library. Hopkins Library Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. Author Talk: William Kent Krueger Join the Penn Lake Mystery Book Club, the Penn Lake Reading Group, and Minnesota author Krueger, who will talk about his new Cork O'Connor mystery "Heaven's Keep." Books available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Penn Lake Library. Penn Lake Library Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30–8 p.m. Author Talk: Never Trust a Thin Cook! Adventures in Italy What begins as a gastronomical quest for Minnesota author Eric Dregni soon becomes a revealing, authentic portrait of how Italians live, and a hilarious demonstration of how American and Italian cultures differ. Dregni has written the travel book, "Weird Minnesota" as well as "In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwegian Dream." Sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library. Southdale Library Thursday, Nov. 19, 7–8:30 p.m. More Author Talks... All Books & Writing Events Back to top
	New on BookSpace AT HOME READER: September/October Find some good fiction and nonfiction reading ideas from the Library's Outreach Department. STAFF READING SUGGESTIONS: What We're Reading The Pajama Girls of Lambert Square by Rosina Lippi Rich descriptions of place, people, and textiles make this book a gratifying read. Julia and Jon are two opposites with mysterious pasts. Lippi takes us on a journey to a southern small town where these two strong characters discover each other's secrets. Will Jon and Julia be able to help each other with the assistance of the quirky folks of Lambert's Square? If you Liked Cupid and Diana by Christinia Bartolomeo, you will enjoy the Pajama Girls. Joyce L., Ridgedale Library Yogi Berra: Eternal Yankee by Allen Barra In this comprehensive and incredibly engaging biography, each of Berra's baseball highlights (10 American League Pennants, 8 World Series Championships and 3 Most Valuable Player awards) is meticulously described. From his childhood growing up in St Louis, Missouri's Italian neighborhood to his postplayer roles as a manager and coach Barra covers it all and what we embrace throughout is a great athlete and a good guy. Jennifer L., Ridgedale Library More reading suggestions from staff... Readers' Lists The Julie and Julia Craze by Kim B The memoir and film Julie & Julia fires one up for new culinary adventures. More inspiration below... Family Stories by laurelaura Nonfiction about families gathering together; for good times or bad. Favorite Reads by Hispanic American Authors by Marcela In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15- Oct 15) pick up one of my favorite books by American authors of Latino heritage. More BookSpace Readers' Lists... Updated October 2009 © Hennepin County Library We welcome your comments and suggestions.