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Author Talk: Roger Stelljes
Champlin Library
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Minnesotan Stelljes will discuss his second book "Deadly Stillwater," which builds on his first, highly successful mystery "The St. Paul Conspiracy." The same characters will be expanded upon. Books available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Champlin Library.
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Masters of Mystery: Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Southeast Library
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Poe formulated the rules of the detective story. Conan Doyle created its greatest detective. Both authors made major contributions to many other kinds of writing. Poe and Doyle buff Eric Heideman will speak about their lives and works, and invite discussion.
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An Evening With the Night Writers
Maple Grove Library
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
Published authors (Lyn Miller LaCoursiere, Genny Zak Kieley, Ross Tarry, John Stanton and Laura Vosika) from this Maple Grove writing group will read from their recent works and talk informally about their craft. Books available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
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Russian-Language Book Club
Pierre Bottineau Library
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6–8 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6–8 p.m.
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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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, Jan. 11, 7–8:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 8, 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. Jan.11: Barnes & Noble
Feb. 8: Southdale
Presented in collaboration with the Barnes & Noble, Galleria.
January 11: Code of the Woosters (Barnes & Noble Galleria)
February 8: The Monsters of Templeton (Southdale Library)
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Author Talk: Kathryn L. Nelson
Maple Grove Library
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.
Local author Nelson will discuss "Pemberley Manor: Darcy and Elizabeth, for Better or for Worse." What's the inspiration behind this acclaimed sequel to Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice?" Get a preview of Nelson's second novel. Books available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
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