Litmob has posted a review of Chuck Klosterman's first novel Downtown Owl. They like it, saying, "Klosterman injects much of himself into each of the characters, though you really can’t blame him for our familiarity with how he thinks. He writes with verve, and has earnestly crafted characters readers will invest in."You can read a … Continue reading Give a Hoot

Excerpt powerhouse USA Today has reprinted a portion of Kathleen Norris' new book Acedia & Me. Magers & Quinn is sponsoring Norris' appearance on Wednesday, September 24, 7:30pm. The reading will be at Lyndale United Church of Christ, 31st and Aldrich S. Minneapolis.All the details are on our events page.--David E

Rain Taxi's 2008 Twin Cities Book Festival will be held at Minneapolis Community & Technical College (1501 Hennepin Avenue S, Minneapolis)This year’s lineup includes:NPR's "Voice of Books" Alan CheuseMexican author Ana Clavelcomics legend Jaime Hernandezacclaimed novelist Valerie MartinAllen Ginsberg biographer Bill MorganIcelandic author Bragi Ólafssonesteemed poet Nathaniel Tarndebut novelist Jess WinfieldAND the Twin Cities Book … Continue reading Book Lovers Gather