The memoir is rapidly becoming the literary form of our time. Hundreds of thousands of people, from teenagers to octogenarians, are seeking out personal narrative. One reason for the memoir’s popularity is our deep need to explore the age-old questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where can I find meaning in my life?But … Continue reading Tell Me Your Story

The next meeting of the Twin Cities' most unusual and interesting book club is Tuesday, October 13. Books & Bars meets at Bryant-Lake Bowl, 810 W Lake Street, in Minneapolis. Doors open at 6:00pm; the discussion begins at 7:00pm.October's book is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. It's a tense and taut … Continue reading A Book and a Beer Chaser

Matvei Yankelevich and William Waltz read from their new poetry, Sunday, October 11, 7:00pm, at Magers & Quinn Booksellers. Matvei Yankelevich is a founding editor of Ugly Duckling Presse, where he designs books, co-edits 6x6, and edits the Eastern European Poets Series. He is the author of a long poem, The Present Work (Palm Press, … Continue reading Two Poets at M&Q