Notable Twin Cities: 3/17–3/23
Monday 3/18: Wisconsin-based author Nickolas Butler will present his new novel, Little Faith. Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 7 p.m., free.
Sally Wen Mao, who recently released her poetry collection Oculus, and 신 선 영 Sun Yung Shin (Unbearable Splendor) will read from their work. Moon Palace Books, 7 p.m., free.
Tuesday 3/19: Eugenie Anderson played many roles in a life that nearly spanned the twentieth century. Hear from Mary Dupont, Anderson’s granddaughter and author of Mrs. Ambassador: The Life and Politics of Eugenie Anderson, about how Anderson brought energy and eloquence to the Minnesota DFL as a lifelong adviser to Hubert Humphrey and the first woman ambassador for the US. Minnesota History Center, 7 p.m., free.
Wednesday 3/20: Tricia Levenseller and Alexandra Christo are bringing the Monsters and Sirens Tour to Red Balloon Bookshop. Hang out with the authors of Warrior of the Wild and To Kill a Kingdom while they chat about oppressive deities, people-eating sirens, adventure, romance, storytelling, and more. Afterward, get your books signed, DIY your own souvenir button, and enjoy some tasty refreshments with other YA fantasy fans. Red Balloon Bookshop, 6:30 p.m., free.
Thursday 3/21: Catherine Lundoff, publisher at Queen of Swords Press (a Minneapolis-based small publisher of genre fiction), will be talking about how she got started in independent publishing, what she’s learned so far, and what’s next. Q&A to follow. Queen of Swords Press titles will be available for sale and light refreshments will be served. DreamHaven Books & Comics, 6:30 p.m., free.
Story Club Minneapolis is a live monthly storytelling show featuring both an open mic segment and a curated set of performers from all over the Twin Cities arts scene and beyond. This month’s featured performers are Klark Eversman and Heidi Arneson (Interlocking Monsters). Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater, 7 p.m., free.
Friday 3/22: Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair day one: Enjoy a keynote dinner with award-winning author David Housewright. Steeple Center, 6 p.m., $35.
Saturday 3/23: Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair day two: Writing workshops offered throughout the day. Book Fair with nearly sixty local and regional authors and publishing vendors. Steeple Center, 6 p.m., free (workshops are $15 each).
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