My weekend was consumed by three things: redesigning MN Reads, Rock & Roll Bookclub, and reading. It was all the things I love most in the world combined into one weekend, well except for the…
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3 really cool things I need to point out on MN Reads
1. Former-Replacements’ drummer Chris Mars answered the 6 questions we always ask. To say that I was honored is the understatement of the year. 2. Rain Taxi is auctioning off some great signed books to…
In case you hadn’t noticed
There’s been some interesting stuff going on over at Minnesota Reads that you don’t even have to be a Minnesotan to enjoy. First, there’s a 6Qs interview with playwright Max Sparber, and the next two…
Something like prayer but that wouldn’t embarrass anyone
Jean Thompson’s short stories are so beautiful that it frustrates me that she’s not more revered. At least she’s not revered in the short-story centric circles I run in. It’s a damn, damn shame. I…
Baby learns to crawl — Introducing Minnesota Reads
People who know me (and a lot of them who don’t) know that I have three great passions in my life: writing, Paul Westerberg, and books. Back in 2000, I started I Will Dare giving…