SOME LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY EVENTS!

November 22, Lunch @ noon, followed by author talks and book signing
CHASKA, MN
Tipped In Book Event — Sponsored by Magers & Quinn Booksellers
Hazeltine National Golf Club
1900 Hazeltine Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-5400

Featured speakers include: Lorna Landvik, Erin Hart, Jonathan Odell, and Matt Smiley from the University of Minnesota Press. 

Book club members and reading enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this rare glimpse into the world of publishing. Featuring local authors, representatives from major publishing houses, and the staff of Magers and Quinn Booksellers. The perfect time to bring your book club and stock up on holiday gifts!

Tickets are $25, including lunch and program — RSVP to Emily at (952) 556-5400. Books available for purchase.

November 29, 10 am to 12 noon
SAINT PAUL, MN
SubText Indies First — Small Business Saturday
SubText: A Bookstore
165 Western Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 493-2791

November 29, 12:30 to 2:30 pm
HUDSON, WI
Chapter 2 Indies First — Small Business Saturday
Chapter2 Books
226 Locust Street
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 220-8818

Two signings in one day to support local independent booksellers! I'll be with fellow Sister in Crime Barbara Merritt Deese at both events, and David Housewright will join us in Hudson. There will be books galore, authors, and lots of good cheer! 

Modesty Forbids Department - "Best of Minnesota"

Well, the Minneapolis Star Tribune recently published their "Best of Minnesota" supplement, in which they cull excellent reviews from past issues and crown the top restaurants, dance clubs, campgrounds, kid-friendly parks, etc.

Imagine my surprise when I opened it looking for a good restaurant recommendation and found this:

And was completely gobsmacked. And delighted. And just a little bit giddy. Thanks to the Star Tribune for the unexpected distinction. I'm thrilled to be mentioned in the same breath as writers like John Sandford, Vince Flynn, and David Housewright. Heck, if this weren't Minnesota, a person might just get a big ol' swelled head.

Congratulations also to the "Best of Minnesota" bookstores, my friends at Magers & Quinn and Once Upon A Crime.