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Literary calendar for week of Sept. 17
GARY HEYN: Presents “Standing at the Grave: A Family’s Journey from the Grand Duchy of Posen to the Prairies of North Dakota” in conversation with Carla Hagen. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, SubText Books, 6 W. Fifth St., St. Paul.
Author Jacqueline Holland and her debut novel, “The God of Endings.”(Courtesy of Flatiron Books).
JACQUELINE HOLLAND: Minnesotan discusses her debut novel “The God of Endings,” chosen by six publications as one of the most anticipated of the season. It tells the story of Collette, headmistress of an exclusive arts school in upstate New York. She is a 150-year-old vampire who keeps her blood lust under control until a gifted student enters her life. In-person, presented by Club Book, a program of Metro Public Libraries (MELSA). Free. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, Riverview Library, 1 E. George St., St. Paul.
SONYA HUBER: Presents “Love and Industry” in conversation with Kate Hopper. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
ROB JUNG: Robert Junghans, writing as Jung, an author, publisher and host of Minnesota Mystery Night, discusses his latest, “Judgment Day,” about a newly elected senator charged with killing her mother and the psychologist who helps her understand the secrets of her confusing personality. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, SubText Books, 6 W. Fifth St., St. Paul; 1 p.m. signing Saturday, Sept. 23, Barnes & Noble, 3216 W. Lake St., Mpls.
METSA/SHEFCHIK: Sign copies of their book “Blood in the Tracks: The Minnesota Musicians behind “Dylan’s Masterpiece,” the story of two nights in Minneapolis when six Minnesota musicians participated in a recording session with Minnesota native Bob Dylan as he re-recorded five songs on “Blood on the Tracks,” bringing their unique sound to some of Dylan’s best-known songs. Much of what they recorded in two spontaneous nights would end up as the takes on the final album, but for more than 40 years their contributions went unacknowledged. Paul Metsa and Rick Shefchik honor the lives of drummer Bill Berg, bassist Billy Peterson, keyboardist Gregg Inhofer, guitar players Chris Weber and Kevin Odegard, and mandolin player Peter Ostroushko. With special guests Sonny Earl and Gregg Inhofer. Metsa is an award-winning musician and songwriter; Shefchik is a former Pioneer Press critic, reporter and columnist as well as an author. 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, Electric Fetus, 2000 Fourth Ave. S., Mpls. Information at electricfetus.com/NewsItem/10853.
MINNESOTA MYSTERY NIGHT: Hosts Priscilla Paton, holder of a doctoral degree, social advocate, and author of the Twin Cities Mystery series, is in conversation with Jessie Chandler, former police officer, bookstore manager and author of humorous crime fiction, including the Shay O’Hanlon Caper series. Paton’s most recent mystery, “When the House Burns,” fourth in the Twin Cities Mystery Series, finds Det. Erik Jansson and Deb Metzger hunting for the killer of a real estate agent. Chandler is champion of the new trend of bold lesbian mysteries. Author of seven award-winning books, including “Pickle in the Middle Murder,” her most recent, “Quest for Redemption,” is first in a new series. 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, Axel’s Restaurant, 1318 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota. Free. Seating is limited. Guests are invited to have a pre-program dinner in the restaurant. For reservations call 651-686-4840..
SARAH NELSON: Signs copies of her new children’s book on bird migration, “Follow the Flyway.” 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake.
MARK HAYES PEACOCK: Author of four short story collections and online stories reads from his book “Six Short Stories.” 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, St. Croix Falls public library, St. Croix Falls, Wis.
READINGS BY WRITERS: Hosts poets Marg Walker, Timothy Young, Norita Dittberner-Jax, and Thomas R. Smith. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, University Club, 420 Summit Ave., St. Paul.
