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For your dad, who always wanted to
run off
to be
a sailor: 
For Mom, who spends too much time mashing
potatoes:
Your college sophmore sister:
Your fourteen-year-old brother who
can't tear
himself away from his Xbox 360: 
Your upwardly mobile
brother-in-law: 
Your godchild who has everything
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Take a break from shopping with some great
children's literature. Kids and adults alike are
welcome as Ben Kreilkamp presents his unique live
performances of children's books. There will be
readings on December 9 and 16, at 1:00pm.
He'll start with The
Chronicles of Narnia and Alice
in Wonderland and even a little Edgar Allen Poe
thrown in.
Ben's recent performance of Lemony Snicket at Magers
and Quinn left the audience laughing hysterically.
His blend of drama and literature is sure to charm
you, too.
Treats will be served. Come enjoy the
readings, and have a cookie or two. This will be a great
holiday event for children of any age.
There are plenty of great readings at Magers and
Quinn this month, including Mark Yost on
football and new
poetry from Richard Solly.
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Dave Eggers' latest book What
Is the What follows the "Lost Boys" of Sudan,
the tens of thousands of children who fled the
Sudanese civil war of the 1980s. After Arab militias
attacked their villages, they walked hundreds of
miles on a terrifying journey toward safety in
refugee camps in Ethiopia.
Eggers and one of the Lost Boys, Valentino Achak
Deng, went to Sudan together in 2003. Deng's story
forms the basis of Egger's fascinating novel and
gives us a glimpse into a terrifying world. New
York Magazine called it "Nothing short of genius."
Eggers' book is only the latest of a long string of
great books from the folks at McSweeney's, including
Icelander,
The
Children's Hospital, and Arboretum
by Talking Heads frontman David Byrne. We carry a
full selection of McSweeney's books and their
ever-popular magazine
as well.
What
Is the What is a great gift idea for anyone on
your list who's concerned about the developing world
and today's politics. Or for a literary fan who
wants to keep abreast of one of today's most
important writers.
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Would someone on your list like a first edition of The
Great Gatsby? A signed Sigurd
Olson? A history
of Rome printed in 1722? Look no further than
Magers and
Quinn's new collectible book and print room. Located
upstairs, our new room is a great place to browse
one of the Cities' most interesting selections of
rare and
unusual books, maps, and prints.
Our inventory also includes rare
modern fiction, children's
books, art,
and one of the largest collections of rare
Oz books anywhere. We also have a great
selection of artwork suitable
for framing and beautiful, old maps starting at only
$5.00
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Here are some of next year's most interesting new
titles. Stop in to pre-order these or any
forthcoming titles, or visit www.magersandquinn.com.
The
Sweet Potato Queens' 1st Big-Ass Novel: Stuff We
Didn't Actually Do, But Could Have, And May Yet
(Jan 2); Bawdy humor and self-empowerment mix in
this novel.
The Castle in the Forest (Jan 23); Norman Mailer makes fiction out of Adolph Hitler's childhood. At
the Center of the Storm (Feb 1); George Tenet,
chief of the CIA from 1997 to 2004, discusses
national security before and after 9/11.
Ten Days in the Hills (Feb 6); Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley chronicles a week and a half in the Hollywood Hills. It Can Happen Here (Feb 20); Joe Conason's subtitle ("Authoritarian Peril in the Age of Bush") says it all. Reading
Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of
Christianity (Mar 6); Elaine Pagels has written
a scholarly but accessible account of the Bible's
most famous betrayal.
When the Light Goes (Mar 6); Larry McMurtry tells another great story from the small town of Thalia, Texas. You Don't Love Me Yet (Mar 13); Jonathan Lethem leaves (Motherless) Brooklyn for the LA rock scene. Burning Bright (Mar 27); Tracy Chevalier (Girl with a Pearl Earring) returns with her first new novel in three years. 
 Magers and Quinn is your full-service bookstore.
Look for these and all the newest books in our store
or on our
website.
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Still don't know what to give that dedicated reader on
your list? Magers and Quinn sells gift cards in any
amount. It's sure to be a perfect fit.
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Books & Bars meets at Bryant Lake Bowl,
810 W Lake St, in Minneapolis. Join the Twin Cities'
most unusual and interesting book club. The next
meeting is Tuesday, December 12. Doors open at 6:00
and the discussion begins at 7:00. Come early for $2
beers and $3 wines and food specials.
This month's book is Case
Histories by Kate Atkinson. As Private Detective
Jackson Brodie investigates three cases, startling
connections and discoveries emerge. Jackson finds
himself inextricably caught up in his clients'
lives; their grief, their joy, their desire, and
their unshakable need for resolution are very much
like his own. Entertainment Weekly calls it "
[a] delightful, fascinating, and bitingly funny
read." Stop in and get your copy today.
Books & Bars
is not your typical book club. We
provide an atmosphere for lively discussion of
lesser known authors, good food and drinks. You're
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There's always something new at Magers & Quinn. Stop in today or check our inventory on our website any time. We'll be back next month with more book news.
Until then,
David Enyeart
Magers and Quinn Booksellers
Write us:
info@magersandquinn.com
Call us:
612/822-4611
Or visit our website:
http://www.magersandquinn.com
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