Mshale, the Minneapolis-based "newspaper for African immigrants in the Americas," recently ran an article about a recent appearance at M&Q by Maaza Mengiste. She visited in January to read from her first novel, Beneath the Lion's Gaze. The article pointed out one of the many reasons we hold readings--promoting discussion.Solomon Deressa said he came to … Continue reading Important Stories
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Black & White & Green
Arcadia Publishing is a niche publisher. They compile historic photographs of towns and organizations, to save and spread local history. Their book Uptown Minneapolis--a collection of photographs of the neighborhood in the first half of the twentieth century--is a perennial M&Q bestseller, but we have a good range of their offerings.Today from Publishers Weekly comes … Continue reading Black & White & Green
Read "Freight," a poem by Duluth’s Mark Maire
Mark Maire is one of several Duluth-based writers selected in our What Light Poetry Contest. His poem "Freight" was selected by poet Deborah Keenan. What Light is a part of mnLIT, which is presented by Magers and Quinn Booksellers and mnartists.org. Click here to read Mark's poem and to learn more about the mnLIT contests.--Jay … Continue reading Read "Freight," a poem by Duluth’s Mark Maire