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Russian-Language Book Club
Pierre Bottineau Library
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6–8 p.m.
 or call
952-847-2850.
Discussions of contemporary Russian authors and their works are conducted in Russian. Titles to be determined.
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Celebrate Winter Jackets: Get a Clue
Excelsior Library
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7–8:30 p.m.
Booked 4 Murder authors will talk about their craft; how a thriller differs from a traditional mystery, amateur sleuth vs. professional, and sex vs. romance. Find out who's naughty and nice as they pull out all the stops. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Excelsior Library.
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Author Talk: Paul Zerby
Ridgedale Library
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m.
Local author Zerby will read from his book "The Grass: A Novel" (finalist for the Bellwether Prize for fiction) about a young man's life-changing experiences in the Army during the Korean War, and his struggles with a racist and repressive social climate in the 1950s. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgedale Library.
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Author Talk: Brian Freeman
Maple Plain Library
Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Meet this Edgar-nominated mystery and suspense author. His novels, set in Duluth and Las Vegas, have been best-sellers around the world. Books available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Maple Plain Library.
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Winter Jackets
Held Online
January 11–February 28
All readers age 17 and up: check out some new (book) jackets on cold winter days and nights! Read or listen to great stories. Attend an author talk. Share what you're reading with other book lovers online at bookspace.org or pick up an entry form at your local library. All entries qualify for prize drawings.
Presented in partnership with the MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Last Word Book Discussion Group
Southdale Library
Monday, March 8, 7–8:30 p.m.
Monday, April 12, 7–8:30 p.m.
Monday, May 10, 7–8:30 p.m.
Stimulating book discussions facilitated by local authors and literary volunteers. All books and dates are chosen ahead of time so you can pick and choose what works for you. Meetings alternate between the Southdale Library and the Barnes & Noble bookstore, Galleria.
March 8: "The Book Thief" - Barnes & Noble, Galleria, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina
April 12: "The Confederacy of Dunces" - Southdale Library
May 10: "The Florist's Daughter" - Barnes & Noble, Galleria, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina
Presented in collaboration with the Barnes & Noble, Galleria.
March 8: Barnes & Noble. Title: The Book Thief.
April 12: Southdale Library. Title: Confederacy of Dunces
May 10: Barnes & Noble. Title: The Florist's Daughter.
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Author Talk: Nicole Helget
Edina Library
Monday, March 8, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Star Tribune book reviewer Cherie Parker described Helget’s “The Turtle Catcher” as "a novel of style, depth, and clarity from the most promising Minnesota writer in a generation." Helget also is the author of the memoir "The Summer of Ordinary Ways." This is an Edina Reads program. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Edina Library; Sponsored by the Edina Community Foundation, Edina Reads Committee, Edina Senior Center and Edina High School.
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Author Talk: Erin Hart
Maple Grove Library
Monday, March 8, 7 p.m.
Hart will discuss her chilling new mystery, "False Mermaid," which has forensic pathologist Nora Gavin and archeologist Cormac Maguire investigating a murder in St. Paul and Ireland. Musician Paddy O'Brien will set the atmosphere with traditional Irish tunes. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
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Rogers Reads: Until They Bring the Streetcars Back
Rogers Library
Tuesday, March 9, 3:30 p.m.
or call
952.847.6050.
Read Stanley Gordon West's book about post-war 1949 St. Paul. Then join your friends, neighbors and author to discuss it. Pick up a copy of the book at the information desk or request through the online library catalog.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rogers Library; Presented in collaboration with the Rogers High School - District 728.
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Author Talk: Marjorie Johnson
Hopkins Library
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.
Meet the phenomenal and entertaining Johnson, winner of more than 2,500 Minnesota State Fair ribbons, friend of Rosie O'Donnell, frequent visitor to "The Tonight Show," and author of "The Road to Blue Ribbon Baking With Marjorie Johnson." Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopkins Library.
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Talk of the Stacks: David Lipsky – Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself
Central Library
Pohlad Hall
Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m.
This fascinating new book about the legendary author David Foster Wallace, who committed suicide in 2008, is based on Lipsky’s largely unedited “road trip interviews.” It offers an intimate portrait of Wallace during his 1996 book tour for “Infinite Jest.” From struggles with fame and mental illness, to getting high, to the nature of art itself, Lipsky allows Wallace to speak for himself. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Sponsored by the Presented by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County. Premier sponsor: The Private Client Reserve at U.S. Bank. Additional support: Magers and Quinn Booksellers and secretsofthecity.com.
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