To everyone who bought tickets to John Irving's reading next Monday, a quick note... The location of the reading has changed to Comedy Sportz, on the second floor of Calhoun Square (3001 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis). The new venue is just across the street from our store, so you won't have any trouble finding it. … Continue reading Just Across the Street

The next meeting of the Twin Cities' most unusual and interesting book club is Tuesday, November 10. Books & Bars meets at Bryant-Lake Bowl, 810 W Lake Street, in Minneapolis. Doors open at 6:00pm; the discussion begins at 7:00pm.November's book is Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell. It's the story of a New York doctor … Continue reading A Book and a Beer Chaser

Times Literary Supplement columnist Michael Greenberg follows his acclaimed debut memoir--2008's Hurry Down Sunshine--with a collection of essays about the writer's life. He will read from Beg, Borrow, Steal Thursday, November 5, at 7:30pm, at Magers & Quinn Booksellers.“In its detail, depth, richness, and sheer intelligence, Hurry Down Sunshine will be recognized as a classic … Continue reading Hurry Down, Reader