Literature Lovers' Night Out™ Event Archive
Virtual events will be added to this page soon after they take place. Check back often for updates.
May 5, 2022: Denny S. Bryce, Grant Ginder, John Searles, and B.A. Shapiro
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ presented Denny S. Bryce, Grant Ginder, John Searles, and B.A. Shapiro. This virtual event was hosted by Valley Booksellers, located in Stillwater MN.
|
|
April 5, 2022: Diana Abu-Jaber, Blair Fell, and Dolen Perkins-Valdez
February 9, 2022: Melanie Benjamin, Julie Carrick Dalton, Nancy Johnson, and Eliza Reid
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ presented Melanie Benjamin (The Children's Blizzard), Julie Carrick Dalton (Waiting for the Night Song), Nancy Johnson (The Kindest Lie), and Eliza Reid (Secrets of the Sprakkar). This virtual event was hosted by Valley Booksellers, located in Stillwater MN.
|
|
February 3, 2022: Marie Benedict
|
Marie Benedict discussed her new novel, Her Hidden Genius, in a live virtual event taking place on Zoom. This event was jointly hosted by Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN, Skylark Bookshop in Columbia, MO, and Excelsior Bay Books in Excelsior MN.
|
|
November 2, 2021 at 7pm: Viola Shipman (Wade Rouse), Anne Marie Ryan, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Brenda Novak.
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ presented a Christmas-themed program featuring The Secret of Snow by Viola Shipman, Christmas by the Book by Anne Marie Ryan, Christmas in Peachtree Bluff by Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Keep Me Warm at Christmas by Brenda Novak. This event was hosted by Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN.
|
|
October 20, 2021: Jessica Anya Blau, Charlotte McConaghy, Leah Weiss, and Tracey Lange
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ presented Charlotte McConaghy (Once There Were Wolves, published August 3 2021 by Flatiron Books -- Purchase from Valley Bookseller or Purchase from Excelsior Bay Books), Leah Weiss (All the Little Hopes, published July 27, 2021 by Sourcebooks -- purchase from Valley Bookseller or Purchase from Excelsior Bay Books), Tracey Lange (We Are the Brennans, published August 3, 2021 by Celadon Books -- Purchase from Valley Bookseller or Purchase fromExcelsior Bay Books), and Jessica Anya Blau (Mary Jane, published May 11, 2021 by Custom House -- Purchase from Valley Bookseller or Purchase from Excelsior Bay Books).
|
|
October 4, 2021: Heather Morris and Lisa Scottoline
|
Heather Morris, the New York Times bestselling author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey discussed her new book Three Sisters, a story of family, courage, and resilience, inspired by a true story. Heather was in conversation with Lisa Scottoline, a New York Times bestselling and Edgar award-winning author of 33 novels, including her latest work, Eternal.
|
|
A recording of this event is available to view with the purchase of any books by Heather Morris or Lisa Scottoline from Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN, who hosted the virtual event.
September 14, 2021: Book Club Buffet
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ teamed up with Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN and Skylark Books in Columbia, MO to host the "Book Club Buffet," a program featuring 32 authors discussing their new and forthcoming books. The program is available to purchase through either of the participating bookstores.
|
|
September 8, 2021: Paula Hawkins and Laura McHugh
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ welcomed Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the Train, to discuss her new thriller A Slow Fire Burning with award-winning and international bestselling author Laura McHugh, whose new novel What's Done in Darkness was published on June 22, 2021. This event was co-presented by Valley Bookseller, Skylark Books, The Raven Bookstore, Mystery To Me Books, Rakestraw Books, and Excelsior Bay Books.
|
|
|
This exclusive interview is available to anyone who purchases a copy of A SLOW FIRE BURNING from Valley Bookseller, Excelsior Bay Books, Skylark Bookshop, Rakestraw Books, The Raven Bookstore, or Mystery To Me. Submit a proof of purchase to Literature Lovers' Night Out™ to receive the private link to view the interview.
August 31, 2021: William Kent Krueger
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ host Pamela Klinger Horn hosted Valley Bookseller's "Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour," featuring William Kent Kreuger. Krueger presented his new novel, Lightning Strike. Purchase the book from Valley Bookseller here.
|
|
August 18, 2021: Samantha Downing, Zoje Stage, and Sujata Massey
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ presented Samantha Downing (For Your Own Good, Berkeley Books), Zoje Stage (Getaway, Mulholland Books), and Sujata Massey (The Bombay Prince, Soho Crime) in a virtual hosted by Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN.
|
|
July 21, 2021: Rachel Beanland, Marie Benedict, and Victoria Christopher Murray
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ presented Rachel Beanland (Florence Adler Swims Forever, Simon & Schuster), Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray (The Personal Librarian, Berkeley), and Morgan Jenkins (Caul Baby, Harper). This event was hosted by Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN.
|
|
July 6, 2021: Kate Moore and Mary Casanova
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ welcomed Kate Moore to discuss The Woman They Could Not Silence (Sourcebooks) with Mary Casanova, author of Waterfall (University of Minnesota Press). This event was jointly hosted by Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN and Excelsior Bay Books in Excelsior, MN.
Purchase The Woman They Could Not Silence from Valley Bookseller or Excelsior Bay Books. Purchase Waterfall from Valley Bookseller or Excelsior Bay Books. |
|
June 22, 2021: Zakila Diyaya Harris, Tahmima Anam, and Renee Rosen
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ hosted Zakila Diyaya Harris (The Other Black Girl, Atria Books, June 1 2021), Tahmima Anam (The Startup Wife, Scribner, July 13 2021), and Renee Rosen (The Social Graces, Berkeley, April 20, 2021). This event was hosted by Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN.
|
|
June 2, 2021
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ hosted Colleen Oakley (You Were There Too, Berkley, 1/7/2020) and The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, Berkley, 5/25/2021), Kathleen West (Minor Dramas and Other Catastrophes, Berkley, 12/1/2020) and Are We There Yet? Berkley, 3/16/2021), and Pam Jenoff (The Woman with the Blue Star, Park Row, 5/4/2021). This event was hosted by Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN and Excelsior Bay Books in Excelsior, MN.
|
|
May 10, 2021
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ partnered with Rain Taxi Review of Books to present New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian in conversation with Minnesota Book Award winner Sheila O'Connor. This Salem Witch Hunt-based historical thriller set in 1662 conjures parallels to current moment, and is already earning rave reviews. Chris Bohjalian is the author of 22 books, three of which have become movies. Sheila O'Connor is the author of six novels for adults and young readers.
|
|
May 5, 2021
|
Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN and McLean & Eakin Booksellers in Petoskey, MI co-hosted international bestselling author Wade Rouse. His novels, written under the pen name Viola Shipman, are beloved by readers everywhere. THE CLOVER GIRLS arrives on May 18th, 2021.
Purchase from McLean and Eakin Booksellers. Purchase from Valley Bookseller. |
|
April 26, 2021
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™, in partnership with Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN and Excelsior Bay Books in Excelsior MN, welcomed Katherine Heiny (Early Morning Riser), Julia Claiborne Johnson (Better Luck Next Time), and Jesse Q. Sutanto (Dial A for Aunties) to discuss their new books.
|
|
April 6, 2021
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ welcomed author Mary Sharratt, to discuss her new novel Revelations (4/27/2021 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) in conversation with Elissa Elliott, author of Eve.
|
|
March 15, 2021
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™, with the support of Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN and Excelsior Bay Books in Excelsior, MN, welcomed Kate Quinn (The Rose Code), Elizabeth Wetmore (Valentine), and Lauren Willig (Band of Sisters) to discuss their new books.
|
|
February 22, 2021
|
Literature Lover's Night Out™ welcomed Jenara Nerenberg and Steve Silbermann in conversation. “Divergent Mind explores powerful and positive ways to understand our fundamental differences. Its focus on women is much needed and timely. The book de-pathologizes those of us who most profoundly and intensely think and feel the world around us. I found it to be eye-opening and healing.” (Mary Pipher, New York Times bestselling author of Women Rowing North and Reviving Ophelia)
|
|
February 3, 2021
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out welcomed more than 150 live viewers to a program featuring Lauren Fox, author of SEND FOR ME, Greer Macallister, author of THE ARCTIC FURY, Sarah Penner, author of THE LOST APOTHECARY, and Judith Little, author of THE CHANEL SISTERS. This event was co-hosted by Excelsior Bay Books in Excelsior MN and Valley Booksellers in Stillwater, MN.
|
|
December 8, 2020
|
Valley Bookseller and LITERATURE LOVERS' NIGHT OUT™️ hosted a "Yappy Hour" with author and internationally known sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter, who will discuss his new book OLIVE, MABEL, & ME: LIFE AND ADVENTURES WITH TWO VERY GOOD DOGS. Olive and Mabel went viral on social media with their sporting contests during the COVID-19 lockdown, with Andrew Cotter’s unique commentary propelling the videos to over 50 million views.
|
|
October 20, 2020
|
Lin Enger and Thomas Maltman discussed their new novels AMERICAN GOSPEL (University of Minnesota Press) and THE LAND (Soho Press). This event was jointly hosted by Excelsior Bay Books, Valley Bookseller, Scout & Morgan Books, Content Bookstore, Next Chapter Booksellers, and Zandbroz Variety.
|
|
October 17, 2020
|
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ host Pamela Klinger Horn participated in a special appearance at the Twin Cities Book Festival, joining beloved and best-selling author of books for dog lovers of all ages W. Bruce Cameron. This fun afternoon for canines and their humans included conversation, tasty beverages, and an informal dog show!
|
September 15, 2020
|
watch Lesley Kagen discuss her novel EVERY NOW AND THEN (Alcove Press/Random House), published October 6, 2020.
|
|
July 22, 2020
|
Watch Stephen Kiernan discuss his novel UNIVERSE OF TWO. (William Morrow Books), published August 4, 2020
|
|
July 10, 2020
|
Watch Amy Poeppel present MUSICAL CHAIRS (Atria/Emily Bestler Books), published July 21, 2020
|
|
