Philip S. Bryant will read from Stompin’ at the Grand Terrace: A Jazz Memoir in Verse at Magers & Quinn Booksellers on Saturday, May 23, at 6:00pm.Digging deep into the grooves of their monumental record collections, Bryant chronicles the rise and evolution of jazz from its roots in gospel and blues through big band and … Continue reading Hear a Jazz Memoir at Magers & Quinn
Speaking Truth to Power
From an acclaimed conservative historian and former military officer comes a bracing call for a pragmatic confrontation with the nation's problems. Andrew J Bacevich will be in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00pm, to discuss his book The Limits of Power.Andrew J. Bacevich, uniquely respected across the political spectrum, offers a historical perspective on … Continue reading Speaking Truth to Power
I Have Seen the Future
Earlier this week, Jeff Kamin--host of the Books and Bars reading club--spoke to Seth Grahame-Smith--author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. They weren't in the same room; we set up a voice and image link via Skype. We were a little nervous about the technological stuff, but it went off without a hitch, and we'll … Continue reading I Have Seen the Future
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