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  Magers &
Quinn is looking for a few good book reviewers.We can't pay you, so we're offering something
more valuable than even money: advance reader
copies. Be the first on your block to read
new books before they're available to the hoi
polloi. Show your copy off and make the local
literati jealous. Of course, we'll also
credit you whenever we use your review, so
you'll have another item for your writing
resumė.
To kick things off, we've got pre-publication
copies of several books that we'll trade for
200-word reviews:
Watch for customer reviews soon.
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It can be hard to get out the word about
author appearances and other literary events.
Newspapers are cutting back on book reviews
and coverage. Events calendars don't list
everything that's going on--no matter how
much we ask. What's an independent bookstore
with tons of new titles and a full slate of
fantastic readings and
events to do?
The answer is simple but effective: we talk
to people directly. When you're in the store,
feel
free to ask us for recommendations on what's
new and interesting. We love helping
customers find the right book, so don't be
shy. We're here to help you. You can also
call us any time to check for a particular
title. We'll be glad to hold it for you, so
you can be sure it will be here for you when
you come in.
For more book news, of course, there's this
newsletter. We pick the best, most important
news you need to know every month and deliver
it right to you. If you like this monthly
sampler, please
pass it on to a friend and encourage them to
sign up. You can browse
old editions of the newsletter and sign up
for our mailing list on our archive
page.
But there's more.
 If you want to keep up with
the book world every day, try Magers &
Quinn's blog.
There are always new stories about the store, new
books, upcoming events, and weird news from
the world of books. Recent entries have
covered topics ranging from a new version of
Bambi told from the hunter's point of
view, to an interview with Allan Kornblum of
Minneapolis' Coffee House Press,
to the wonderful site savethewords.org.
Check out the M&Q
blog today. And did you know that Magers
& Quinn also has a Facebook
page? We just launched it, and the
response has been wonderful. You can become a
fan, meet other
local bibliophiles, and get reminders of
upcoming events. It's a great way to connect
with other readers and share news about books
and what you're reading.Whether you prefer email, our blog, or Facebook,
we hope you'll stay in touch with Magers &
Quinn. We've got a lot to tell you.
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The second most common question we hear at
Magers & Quinn is "Do you have a biography
section?"
 So we are pleased to announce that we have
heard your cries and that there is now a
large display of new and informative life
stories prominently situated at the front of
the store. A.A.
Milne, Che
Guevara, and Aline
Crumb all rub shoulders at Magers &
Quinn. It's like your dream cocktail party.
So stop by and see who's new at our store.
It's always an interesting crowd.
PS: The most common question we hear
concerns a certain public
convenience which is available to our
customers. It's down that aisle, through that
door. Don't make me spell it out.
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 This
ad appears in the back of Real Sailor
Songs, which M&Q recently acquired. This
one small ad is crammed with great lines:
There's always news from the store on our blog.
Check it out for more stories like this one.
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We're not slowing down at all. Magers & Quinn
has a full slate of events in March. We have
comedy, poetry, memoir, and even
photography. Here's a taste of our great
readings. Visit our events
page for more details.
Here, in her first novel, Helget turns her extraordinary sensibility to a haunting love story with a heinous crime at its core. In a rural Minnesota town of German immigrants in the tumultuous days of World War I, The Turtle Catcher brings together two misfits from warring clans. Liesel, the one girl in the upstanding family of Richter boys, harbors a secret about her body that thwarts all hope for a normal life. Her closest friend is Lester, the "slow" boy in the raffish Sutter family, a gentle, kind soul who spends his days trapping turtles in the lake. Yearning for human touch in the wake of her parents' deaths, Liesel turns to her only friend-leading her brother, just returned from the war, to an act that will haunt not only both families but the entire town. Helget's novel is a story of loyalty and betrayal that, like her earlier book, proves her uncommon understanding of the natural world and human frailties. Both moving and heartfelt, The Turtle Catcher confirms this young writer's exceptional talent.
Monday, March 9, 7:30pm--Stewart Klipper
discusses his photography book The
Antarctic: Antarctica From the Circle to the
Pole
Stuart Klipper is among the most experienced photographers of Antarctica. He lives in Minneapolis. He is a mainstay of the National Science Foundation's Antarctic Artists and Writers program. His photos of the Antarctic have been on display at the Museum of Modern Art. Tuesday, March 24, 7:30pm--Poets Janet
Holmes and Kathleen Jesme read from their new
books
In The Plum-Stone Game, her third book of poems, Kathleen Jesme asks what happens if the ordinary ways of knowing are taken away-if one is suddenly unable to see or hear or has been stripped of the familiar past. What begins to show through when absence (or darkness) creates a different inner landscape? In five distinct but interconnected poem cycles, Jesme excavates these inner landscapes and discovers word artifacts to reveal new directions to dig, always bringing the reader somewhere unexpected. Kathleen Jesme is a graduate of the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers. Her poetry has appeared in Pleiades, Babel Fruit, Coconut, Prairie Schooner, Shenandoah, The Laurel Review, Great River Review, Conduit, Poet Lore, and The Poet's Grimm: 20th Century Poems from Grimm Fairy Tales. She lives in the Twin Cities and teaches at the Loft Literary Center. Jesme is the author of three books of poetry: The Plum-Stone Game, 2009, from Ahsahta Press; Motherhouse, 2005, winner of the 2004 Lena-Miles Wever Todd Poetry Prize from Pleiades Press, selected by Thylias Moss and distributed by LSU Press; and Fire Eater, 2003, from University of Tampa Press. Saturday, April 4, 7:00pm--Jon Ginoli
discusses his memoir Deflowered:
My Life in Pansy Division
Deflowered is Jon Ginoli's journey of self-discovery, musical passion, and drive to become the founding member of Pansy Division, the first out and proud queer core punk rock band to hit the semi-big time. Set against the changing decades of music, we follow the band from their inception in San Francisco, to their search for a music label and a permanent drummer to their current status as indie rock icons. We see the highs--touring with Green Day--and the lows--homophobic fans--of striving for acceptance and success in the world of rock. Featuring behind-the-scenes photographs and replete with the requisite tales of sex, drugs, groupies, band fights and label battles, this rollicking memoir is also an impassioned account of staying true to the artistic vision of queer rock'n'roll. Jon Ginoli is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of Pansy Division, a punk rock band whose CD's include Undressed, Deflowered, Wish I'd Taken Pictures, and more. An Illinois native, he's played both dive bars and arenas, and his favorite color is purple. When not on tour with the band he lives and works in San Francisco. More information on these and all our other
upcoming events can be found on our events
page.
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Join us for the second meeting of the the
Big Bang Book Club. We're kicking it off with
a hot title, one that's sure to stir some
lively conversation even on a cold night.
"With infectious enthusiasm, unfailing
clarity, and laugh-out-loud humor, Neil
Shubin has created a book on paleontology,
genetics, genomics, and anatomy that is
almost impossible to put down. In telling the
story of why we are who we are, Shubin does
more than show us our inner fish; he awakens
and excites the inner scientist in us
all."-Pauline Chen, author of Final
Exam
"The antievolution crowd is always asking
where the missing links in the descent of man
are. Well, paleontologist Shubin actually
discovered one. . . . A crackerjack
comparative anatomist, he uses his find to
launch a voyage of discovery about the
evolutionary evidence we can readily see at
hand. . . . Shubin relays all this exciting
evidence and reasoning so clearly that no
general-interest library should be without
this book."-Booklist (starred review)
The Big Bang Book Club will meet on the
fourth Tuesday of every month. Check out our
events
page for details on future meetings.
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Thursday, March 12, 7:30pm, at Lyndale United
Church of Christ, 31st and Aldrich Avenue S,
Minneapolis--Writer and comedian Tom Davis
discusses his
memoir Thirty-Nine
Years of Short-Term Memory Loss: The Early
Days of SNL from Someone who Was
There
Thirty-nine
Years of Short-Term Memory Loss by Tom
Davis, an original writer on
Saturday Night Live and comedy partner
with Al Franken, is a
hilarious book about the early days of
Saturday Night Live that chronicles
Davis's friendship with Jerry Garcia, Timothy
Leary, and his friends at SNL.
"Finally a book by someone who actually
worked at the original Saturday Night
Live. Tom Davis writes in a heartfelt and
hilarious style telling great stories from
the world of show business and
entertainment."--Dan Aykroyd
"Frankly, I'm surprised Tom was able to
remember this much of the '60s, '70s and
'80s. But I'm not surprised that my old
partner was able to capture the times with
such humor and such wisdom." -Al Franken
No tickets are necessary for this event, but
we do encourage you to arrive early for the
best seats.
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 March is Small Press
Month. Independent publishers put out some of
the most interesting
--whether it's The
End from Graywolf Press or Coffee House
Press' Blood
Dazzler, both of which were nominated for
the National Book Award this year.Minnesota has long been a hotbed of
independent publishing. Take a look at our
display of books from some of Minnesota's
great little publishers. It's like a farmers'
market for books.
As part of Small Press Month, M&Q is pleased
to host an evening with three bright talents
on the national small press scene. C.A.
Conrad, Aaron Kunin, and Magdalena Zurawski
will read from their new work.
Aaron Kunin is a poet, critic, and novelist. He is the author of a collection of small poems about shame, Folding Ruler Star (Fence, 2005); a chapbook, Secret Architecture (Braincase, 2006); and a novel, The Mandarin (Fence, 2008), which is set in places that no longer exist in Minneapolis. C.A. Conrad lives and writes in Philadelphia with the PhillySound poets. His latest book, The Book of Frank (Chax Press, 2009), received The Gil Ott Book Award. Magdalena Zurawski is the author of The Bruise (FC2, 2008), winner of the Ronald Sukenick Prize for Innovative Fiction. Join us Sunday, March 8, at 5:00pm, to hear from all three writers. |
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The next meeting of the Twin Cities' most
unusual and interesting book club is Tuesday,
February 10. Books & Bars meets at Bryant-Lake
Bowl, 810 W Lake Street, in Minneapolis.
Doors open at 6:00pm; the discussion begins
at 7:00pm.
Books &
Bars is not your typical book club. We
provide a unique atmosphere for a lively
discussion of interesting authors, fun
people, good food and drinks. You're welcome
even if you haven't read the book.
Visit booksandbars.com
for details and to talk to fellow members!
PS: We still have a few Books and Bars
tshirts available. Stop by the store to get
yours.
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Magers & Quinn is proud to be part of the Twin Cities' vibrant book scene. 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:
[email protected]
Call us:
612/822-4611
Or visit our website:
http://www.magersandquinn.com
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