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University of Minnesota Bookstore at Coffman Union

University of Minnesota Bookstore at Coffman Union

300 Washington Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States

612-625-6000; generalbooksumn.edu

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Web site: http://www.bookstores.umn.edu/

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Description: The U of M Bookstore is the region's largest independent bookstore and one of the largest public college bookstores in the nation. We have a comprehensive selection of general books including literature, history, business, academic, technical titles. We also have the nation's largest selection of in-stock medical and health science titles in addition to all required textbooks for all U of M classes, campus fashions, gifts, supplies and technology.

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Temple Grandin (January 21 at 7:00pm)
Temple Grandin reads from Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals.
Best-selling author and animal scientist Temple Grandin will discuss her book “Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals”, on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Grandin delivers ... (more)a revolutionary way to create the best and happiest life for our animals—on their terms, not ours, in her new book “Animals Make Us Human”. Drawing on the latest research and her own work, she identifies the core emotional needs of animals including dogs, cats, farm and zoo animals, and explains how to fulfill them. Grandin’s work teaches us to challenge our assumptions about animal contentment and offers advice on how to provide the healthiest environment for all kinds of animals by learning to recognize their needs. Grandin is the author of the groundbreaking book “Animals in Translation”. Grandin will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Christian Lander (January 26 at 4:00pm)
Christian Lander reads from Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions.
Popular blogger and author Christian Lander will discuss his book, “Stuff White People Like”, on Monday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Lander decided early on that he did not like white people who ... (more)did not watch the TV show “The Wire.” His thoughts soon focused on what white people were doing instead of watching the show and thus his widely popular and provocative blog stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com was born. Now after nearly 30 million visitors, Lander has compiled some of his best thoughts and stories from the blog into his story behind the blog—“Stuff White People Like”. Lander will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Kathy Roberts Forde (February 5 at 4:00pm)
Kathy Roberts Forde reads from Literary Journalism on Trial: Masson v. New Yorker and the First Amendment.
Kathy Roberts Forde, author and University of Minnesota assistant professor of journalism and mass communication, will discuss her book, “Literary Journalism on Trial: Masson v. New Yorker and the First Amendment”, on Thursday, February 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman ... (more)Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Forde examines the history and theory of libel law in the United States through her analysis of Masson v. New Yorker—a case that highlighted the debate between traditional and literary journalism. “Literary Journalism on Trial” illustrates how the U. S. Supreme Court’s decision in this case has implications that reached beyond the legal realm to the values and norms expressed in the triangular relationship between American democracy, First Amendment principles, and the press. Forde’s legal analysis offers an insightful look at the history of American journalism. Forde will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Justine Lee (February 11 at 4:00pm)
Justine Lee reads from It's a Cat's World . . . You Just Live in It: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Furry Feline.
Justine Lee DVM, local author and veterinarian, will discuss her new book, “It’s a Cat’s World…You Just Live in It”, on Wednesday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Lee, author of “It’s a Dog’s ... (more)Life, but It’s Your Carpet” is back with a new book that tackles your questions about all things feline. Lee delivers an entertaining and enlightening look at cats using her scientific research and irreverent humor to address common and offbeat questions. Packed with tips on dealing with irksome behaviors, plus advice on health and well-being, “It’s a Cat’s World” helps cat owners love and understand their quirky feline companions more than ever. Lee will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Nabil Matar (February 12 at 4:00pm)
Nabil Matar discusses Europe Through Arab Eyes 1578-1727.
Nabil Matar, local author and University of Minnesota professor, will discuss his new book, “Europe Through Arab Eyes 1578-1727”, on Thursday, February 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Through travel and research ... (more)Matar assembles a rare history of Europe’s rise to power as seen through the eyes of Arabs and Muslims. From the early modern period Europeans and Arabs often shared common political, commercial and military goals, and Arabs had hoped to establish routes of trade and alliances with Christendom through treaties and royal marriages. The ideas of European society and culture were shared with the Arab world through Muslim traders, envoys, and rulers. “In Europe Through Arab Eyes 1578-1727”, Matar illustrates how the rise of Christian intolerance and European military technology marked the decline of Arab-Islamic power and the breakdown of European-Islamic relations. Matar will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Tubby Smith Signing In Store! (February 17 at 4:00pm)
Tubby Smith signs Guardians of the Game.
Tubby Smith, University of Minnesota head basketball coach, will sign copies of the new book, Guardians of the Game: A Legacy of Leadership, on Tuesday, February 17 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Guardians of the ... (more)Game contains recollections from the nation’s most respected coaches on the state of basketball and the responsibilities coaches have in developing student athletes, including the U of M’s own Tubby Smith. Using the history of the National Association of Basketball Coaches as a backbone, author Dr. Jim Krause traces the development of college basketball through the words and deeds of those who have lived the experience— including coaches, players, sportswriters, and executives. Gain insight into stories behind the UCLA dynasty, trailblazers such as John McLendon, the interesting Bob Knight, and the coaches who helped create such an intriguing history.
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Reese Erlich (February 19 at 4:00pm)
Reese Erlich discusses Dateline Havana: The Real Story of U.S. Policy & the Future of Cuba.
Reese Erlich, author and NPR reporter, will discuss his new book, “Dateline Havana: The Real Story of U.S. Policy and the Future of Cuba”, on Thursday, February 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Marking the fiftieth ... (more)anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, Erlich delivers an expertly researched look at Cuban culture, economics, politics, and their strained history with the United States. Erlich uncovers details about the power of the Cuba Lobby, present-day realities on the island, and important details about U.S. – Cuba relations. His ground-breaking reporting lays out the next American president’s options and challenges regarding Cuba now that Fidel has exited his political role. Erlich will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Scott Muskin (February 25 at 4:00pm)
Scott Muskin discusses The Annunciations of Hank Meyerson, Mama's Boy & Scholar.
Local author Scott Muskin will discuss his new book, The Annunciations of Hank Meyerson, Mama’s Boy and Scholar, on Wednesday, February 25 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Muskin’s character, Hank Meyerson, is a ... (more)shaggy, obsessive, chubby sort of mama’s boy who can find the offbeat humor in just about anything, including Annunciation paintings by obscure Italian artists. This vibrant story takes readers with wit and insight from the suburbs of Minneapolis to the fateful shallows of the St. Croix River, all the while careening toward tragedy. Muskin will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Dhana-Marie Branton, Elaine Little Tuman and Shannon Cain (March 4 at 4:00pm)
Dhana-Marie Branton, Elaine Little Tuman and Shannon Cain discusses Powder: Writings by Women in the Ranks, From Vietnam to Iraq.
Contributing writers Dhana-Marie Branton, Elaine Little Tuman and Shannon Cain will discuss their book, “Powder: Writings by Women in the Ranks, From Vietnam to Iraq”, on Wednesday, March 4 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. ... (more)“Powder” is a unique collection of poems and personal essays from 19 women who have served in all branches of the United States military. Contributors have experienced conflicts from Somalia to Vietnam, to Desert Shield. The essays and poems contained in this collection were inspired by their experiences, including viewing enemy dead, heat exhaustion, interrogating suspected terrorists, and the contemplation of suicide. Their writing exposes the frontline intersection of women and soldiering from the female perspective of the horror, humor, fear and cultural clashes of war. The authors will sign copies of their book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Aaron Brown (March 11 at 4:00pm)
Aaron Brown reads from Overburden: Modern Life on the Iron Range.
Aaron Brown, regional author and journalist, will discuss his book, Overburden: Modern Life on the Iron Range, on Wednesday, March 11 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Overburden features original essays on topics such ... (more)as Range culture, work ethic, politics and history, all from Brown’s sincere but uniquely humorous perspective. Brown is a fifth generation Iron Ranger and a columnist for the Hibbing Daily Tribune. His writing reflects the impact of the global economy, and the long memories of the unique Range culture of Northern Minnesota as he looks to today’s generation of Rangers to bridge the gap between then and now— despite the many contradictions they face each day. Brown will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Elizabeth Haukaas (March 12 at 4:00pm)
Elizabeth Haukaas reads from Leap: Poems.
Author and poet, Elizabeth Haukaas, will discuss her book, Leap: Poems, on Thursday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. These poems focus on the hard subjects: a child’s life-threatening illness, a mother’s ... (more)struggle with the serious illnesses of all her children, the ends of marriages, the deaths of lovers—but the poems are not grim. Leap resonates with life and survival, with richness of rhythm and language. At once narrative and lyric, they express the voice and experience of a poet who has lived fully—and is now fully engaging the tools of her craft. Haukaas will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Cathy Wurzer (March 24 at 4:00pm)
Cathy Wurzer reads from Tales of the Road: Highway 61.
Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio host and author, will discuss her book, Tales of the Road: Highway 61 , on Tuesday, March 24 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Wurzer explores the 440 mile route of highway 61 as ... (more)it snakes through Minnesota from La Crescent to the Canadian border in her book Tales of the Road: Highway 61. In this companion book to the Twin Cities Public Television documentary, Wurzer travels into the past to spotlight the famous, fascinating and forgotten locations along the way. From tourist cabins, lodges and supper clubs, to historic industries, Wurzer unearths stories about each delivering an illustrated tale with historic and current views to show how much—or how little—Highway 61 has changed. Wurzer will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Linda Olsson (March 25 at 4:00pm)
Linda Olsson reads from Sonata for Miriam.
Best-selling author Linda Olsson will discuss her book, Sonata for Miriam, on Wednesday, March 25 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Olsson captures poignantly the pain of loss and the universal longing to uncover the ... (more)past as a composer, grieving the recent loss of his young daughter, embarks on a journey to learn about his family. Traveling from New Zealand to Krakow, Poland he meets an elderly Jewish man who teaches him about his family. Through their meetings, he decides to seek the mother of his daughter and love of his life, to whom he hasn’t spoken in twenty years. Sonata for Miriam explores the unexpected consequences of impossible choices and the significance of understanding the past in order to fully live. Olsson will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Paul Zerby (April 8 at 4:00pm)
Paul Zerby discusses The Grass: A Young Man's Journey to the Korean War.
Paul Zerby, local author and former Minneapolis City Council member, will discuss his book, “The Grass: A Young Man’s Journey to the Korean War”, on Wednesday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Zerby delivers ... (more)an engaging rumination of 1950’s America and our involvement in the Korean War. This coming-of-age novel, set in the Midwest, including the University of Minnesota campus, perfectly captures the social and political tensions of the day. Follow the story as he agonizes over relationships, attempts to survive service in the Korean War, and remains haunted by the ghosts stemming from his decision to stand up to racial injustices. Zerby will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Murali Balaji (April 9 at 4:00pm)
Murali Balaji reads from Desi Rap: Hip Hop and South Asian America.
Author and professor Murali Balaji will discuss his book, Desi Rap: Hip Hop and South Asian America, on Thursday, April 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Desi Rap is a collection of essays from South Asian American ... (more)activists, academics, and hip-hop artists that explores the genre as an expression of racial identity, class, status, gender, sexuality, racism and culture. Desi Rap speaks to the full complexity of immigrant and Asian American lives through the youth who are creating American culture through hip-hop solidarity through their discourse on race and ethnic identity. Balaji will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Michio Kaku (April 15 at 7:00pm)
Michio Kaku discusses Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Tra.
World renowned physicist and best-selling author Michio Kaku will discuss his book, “Physics of the Impossible” on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. From the front line of some of the most exciting ... (more)developments in physics research, Kaku explores the fundamentals—and limits—of the laws of physics as we know them today. He examines the impossible technologies abandoned by scientists and relegated to science fiction. “Physics of the Impossible” is a fascinating and wildly entertaining exploration of force fields, time travel, precognition, parallel universes and much more from one of contemporary physics’ most brilliant minds. Kaku is a professor of Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York. He is the author of “Visions”, “Beyond Einstein”, “Hyperspace” and “Parallel Worlds”. He is the cofounder of string field theory and hosts a nationally syndicated radio science program and the largest science web site on the Internet at www.mkaku.org. Kaku will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Eric Dregni (April 22 at 4:00pm)
Eric Dregni reads from In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwegian Dream.
Local and award-winning author Eric Dregni will discuss his book, “In Cod We Trust”, on Wednesday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Dregni delivers a cross-cultural memoir that tells the hair-raising, hilarious ... (more)and sometimes poignant stories of his family’s yearlong Norwegian experiment. Dregni and his expectant wife returned to the land that his great-grandfather fled in 1893 to spend a year immersed in all aspect of Scandinavian culture. “In Cod We Trust” is Dregni’s account of this adventure that included eating herring cakes, experiencing a generous health care system, trying to say warm in a remote grass-roofed hut, and surviving a dinner of fermented fish as they experienced the land of the midnight sun. Dregni will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Nicole Johns (April 24 at 4:00pm)
Nicole Johns discusses Purge: Rehab Diaries.
Author Nicole Johns will discuss her memoir, “Purge: Rehab Diaries”, on Friday, April 24 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Purge recounts John’s three-month treatment program at an eating-disorder facility after ... (more)years of restricting and purging. Through her engaging and honest writing, readers experience the treatment center and the women who call themselves the Sisterhood of the Starving. Johns creates a vivid truth about living with and recovering from an eating disorder, including the lingering effects of psychiatric records and hospital bills. Johns will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Michael Dennis Browne (May 1 at 2:00pm)
Michael Dennis Browne reads from What the Poem Wants: Prose on Poetry.
Award-winning poet and University of Minnesota professor of English Michael Dennis Browne will discuss his book, “What the Poem Wants: Prose on Poetry”, on Friday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. “What ... (more)the Poem Wants” is a record of one man’s lifelong love affair with poetry as Browne reflects on his career and experiences writing, publishing and learning about poetry. Browne will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Michael Perry (May 4 at 4:00pm)
Michael Perry reads from Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting.
Author Michael Perry will discuss his book, “Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs and Parenting”, on Monday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Perry, author of the critically acclaimed memoir “Population 485” ... (more)and “Truck”, is back with an insightful memoir based on his experiences in a rickety Wisconsin farmhouse, with thirty-seven acres of overgrown farmland, a handful of chickens, and a baby due to be born in the upstairs bedroom. Perry reflects on his unorthodox farm kid past for clues to navigate the future with rural reflection and roughneck humor as he experiences events that cause him to revisit his lost faith. Perry will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Simon Winchester (May 4 at 7:00pm)
Simon Winchester reads from The Man Who Loved China.
Best-selling author and journalist Simon Winchester will discuss his book, “The Man Who Loved China”, on Monday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. In illuminating detail, Simon Winchester brings to life the ... (more)extraordinary story of Joseph Needham, the brilliant Cambridge scientist who was determined to reestablish the ancient nation’s rightful preeminence in the history of science. Needham’s love for his mistress lead him to a fascination with China and series of extraordinary expeditions to the farthest frontiers of the ancient world. His dedication to this quest led him to single-handedly produce seventeen immense volumes on Chinese civilization making him the greatest one-man encylopedist ever, and the subject of Winchester’s work. Even Needham’s political missteps and colorful lapses of moral judgment could not derail his extraordinary scholarly efforts. Through extensive travel and exclusive access to Needham’s archives, Winchester delivers a work that is both epic and intimate. This is an unforgettable tale of what makes men, nations, and mankind itself, great. Winchester will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Ronald Frederick (May 11 at 4:00pm)
Ronald Frederick reads from Living Like You Mean It.
Local author and nationally recognized life coach Ronald Frederick will discuss his book, “Living Like You Mean It: Use the Wisdom and Power of Your Emotions to Get the Life You Really Want”, on Monday, May 11 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington ... (more)Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Frederick shows how to overcome the fear of our feelings, and the consequences of expressing them to others in “Living Like You Mean It”. Using cutting edge science, his experience as a psychotherapist, and personal experience, Frederick shows how understanding and expressing our broad range of emotions can help our search for fulfillment. Frederick presents a proven four-step process for tapping into the hidden power of our emotions in this wise and compassionate guide to lasting change at work, home and within. Frederick will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Marjorie Savage (September 2 at 3:30pm)
Marjorie Savage discusses You're On Your Own (But I'm Here if You Need Me) : Mentoring Your Child During the College Years.
Marjorie Savage, local author and University of Minnesota Parent Program Director, will discuss her book, You’re On Your Own (But I’m Here if You Need Me) Mentoring Your Child During the College Years, on Wednesday, September 2 at 3:30 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial ... (more)Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Savage delivers realistic advice for creating a supportive partnership during your student’s college years. Filled with anecdotes and advice from experienced parents and college staff, You’re On Your Own examines real-life college and family issues, such as how parents can help their children stay healthy, when parental intervention is critical, how to teach basic financial responsibility and how to cope with the mood changes throughout the process. This book also includes information on the opportunities and dangers of social networking sites and new career development information. Savage will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Brian Duren (September 16 at 4:00pm)
Brian Duren discusses Whiteout.
Brian Duren, local author and former University of Minnesota administrator, will discuss his new book, “Whiteout”, on Wednesday, September 16 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Duren delivers a literary thriller about ... (more)one man’s search for truth within a web of family secrets. Following a family funeral, Paul Bauer, a freelance journalist, encounters unsettling conflicts with what he thought he knew about his family, as he begins unraveling the chilling story that leads him to ask: “What really did happen in that whiteout thirty-five years ago?” See how the answer changes everything. Duren will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Reading and Discussion with Author Anne Ipsen (September 29 at 4:00pm)
Anne Ipsen discusses Running Before the Prairie Wind.
Anne Ipsen, author and former University of Minnesota professor, will discuss her new book, “Running Before the Prairie Wind”, on Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Set in Southwestern Minnesota, ... (more)Ipsen tells the story of a Danish immigrant family’s struggles to retain their “good life” as they adjust to life on the land while longing for life on the sea. Ipsen draws from her Danish heritage and fascination with history to explore the early settlers difficult adjustments in the late nineteenth century as they dealt with multicultural immigrant life set against the history of the tragic Sioux uprising. Ipsen is also the author of “Karen from the Mill”. Ipsen will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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David Cross (October 5 at 4:00pm)
David Cross discusses I Drink for a Reason.
David Cross, award-winning author and comedian will discuss his book, “I Drink For a Reason”, on Monday, October 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Cross, the star and creative force behind Mr. Show and Arrested ... (more)Development, chronicles his rapid rise and equally abysmal fall in the literary world in “I Drink For a Reason”. Cross weaves his comedic talents into readable enjoyment as he offers a brutal run-in with Bill O’Reilley, discloses the up-to-now unpublished minutes to a meeting of Fox television execs, and other personal essays and satirical fiction. Cross will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Richard Rodriguez (October 8 at 4:00pm)
Richard Rodriguez reads from Next of Kin: The Family in Chicano/a Cultural Politics.
Author and University of Illinois professor, Richard T. Rodriguez, will discuss his new book, “Next of Kin: The Family in Chicano/a Cultural Politics”, on Thursday, October 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. The ... (more)family has been the heart of Chicano/a cultural politics since the Mexican American civil rights movements emerged in the late 1960s. Rodriguez explores the competing notions of la familia found in movement-inspired literature, film, video, music, painting and other forms of cultural studies and feminist and queer theory. “Next of Kin” examines representations of the family that reflect and support a patriarchal, heteronormative nationalism as well as those that reconfigure kinship to encompass alternative forms of belonging. Rodriguez will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Kate Ledger (October 19 at 4:00pm)
Kate Ledger reads from Remedies.
Local author Kate Ledger will discuss her book, “Remedies”, on Monday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. “Remedies” is Ledger’s debut novel about the confounding and lasting effects of pain on both ... (more)the body and the heart. “Remedies” captures the raw interior lives of people who, to outsiders, appear to be blessed with perfect lives as it follows a successful doctor’s family and his quest for a cure for chronic pain. In this cautionary tale for our times, Ledger accurately portrays a modern marriage where two people are so busy with success that they can’t see how badly they have failed. Ledger will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Garrison Keillor (October 20 at 7:00pm)
Garrison Keillor reads from Pilgrims: A Lake Wobegon Romance.
Best-selling author, and host of A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor will discuss his new book, “Pilgrims: A Lake Wobegon Romance”, on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. “Pilgrims” is ... (more)the first Wobegon novel to take the Wobegonians outside of Minnesota as they leave to explore Rome. Margie, the local high school English teacher, leads a cast of 12 to Rome to honor a Wobegonian war hero, August “Gussie” Norlander, who died in the liberation of Rome in May of 1944. Revel in their exploits and meeting with Gussie’s illegitimate daughter as they experience the pleasures, kinship and secret joy of travel. “Pilgrims” is classic Keillor: funny and frank and a wonderful story about home. Keillor will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Reserved seating and priority signing placement is available for the first 100 customers who purchase “Pilgrims” from the University of Minnesota Bookstore or their web site. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Matthew Bakkom (October 21 at 4:00pm)
Matthew Bakkom discusses New York City Museum of Complaint.
Matthew Bakkom, Minneapolis native and visual artist, will discuss his book “New York City: Museum of Complaint” on Wednesday, October 21 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Bakkom culled the municipal archives of ... (more)New York City to create this collection of 122 letters to various mayors of New York from Edward Holland in the 1750s to John Lindsay in the late 1960s. This collection includes everything from the humorous to the heartbreaking, covering issues that disturb the average citizen in America’s largest city. The letters showcase the changes in style and respect throughout the decades as society progresses. “New York City: Museum of Complaint” reproduces the original letters that illustrate how the city and voices of New Yorkers past sound very similar to New Yorkers today, with many of the urban nuisances remaining unchanged. Bakkom will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Reading and Discussion with Authors Karine Moe and Dianna Shandy (October 28 at 4:00pm)
Macalester College professors Karine Moe and Dianna Shandy will discuss their new book, “Glass Ceilings and 100-Hour Couples: What the Opt-Out Phenomenon Can Teach Us about Work and Family”, on Wednesday, October 28 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, ... (more)300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Drawing on hundreds of interviews from around the country, original survey research, and national labor force data, Moe and Shandy take an objective look at the so-called mommy wars. “Glass Ceilings and 100-Hour Couples” examines the many pressures that influence a woman’s decision to resign, reproduce, or reorient her career. From women who continue to juggle paid work and family, to the professionalization of stay-at-home motherhood, Moe and Shandy offer a glimpse into what women’s aspirations and struggles tell us about American families today. Moe and Shandy will sign copies of their book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Eric Dregni (November 3 at 4:00pm)
Eric Dregni reads from Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy's Culinary Capital.
Local author Eric Dregni will discuss his new book, “Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy’s Culinary Capital”, on Tuesday, November 3 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Discover Moderna, Italy, the ... (more)birthplace of balsamic vinegar, Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti, in Eric Dregni’s classic American abroad tale “Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy’s Culinary Capital”. Filled with adventures, awkward social moments and lots of very good food, Dregni recounts his experience of living in Italy. Sample an authentic portrait of how Italians live and a hilarious demonstration of how American and Italian cultures differ while learning the secrets of Italian cuisine through Dregni’s observations and wit. Dregni is also the author of “In Cod We Trust”, “Minnesota Marvels”, and “Midwest Marvels”. Dregni will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Jim Bruton (November 6 at 3:00pm)
Jim Bruton discusses Gopher Glory: The Pride of Maroon & Gold.
Local author Jim Bruton will discuss his book, “Gopher Glory: The Pride of the Maroon and Gold”, on Friday, November 6 at 3:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. This inspirational chronicle of Golden Gopher football celebrates ... (more)the great moments of a storied and historic program that has held a significant place in the hearts of Minnesota fans for over 100 years. Bruton, a former Gopher player, recalls the history, the traditions, the rivalries, the players and coaches, the great games of the past, the national championship teams, the Hall of Famers, the names behind the scenes, and the excitement over the future as Gopher Football returns to campus in the new TCF Bank Stadium. Told from a fan’s perspective, “Gopher Glory” is a must-have for all Golden Gopher faithful. Bruton will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Daniel Philippon (November 10 at 4:00pm)
Daniel Philippon discusses Our Neck of the Woods: Exploring Minnesota's Wild Places.
Daniel Philippon, local author and University of Minnesota associate professor, will discuss his book, “Our Neck of the Woods: Exploring Minnesota’s Wild Places” on Tuesday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. ... (more)Learn about Minnesota’s best-loved places including the North Shore, Lake Bemidji, the western prairies and grasslands, the Boundary Waters, and the Mesabi Iron Range, from notable writers and conservationists. Drawn from pages of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine, these observations and spirited tales beckon Minnesotans to work, play, and explore in the natural places close to their homes and hearts. “Our Neck of the Woods” explores themes such as embracing winter, making camp, and finding wildness even amid development as the authors tell of hunting, fishing, birding, canoeing, and other great outdoor activities that help define what it means to be Minnesotan. Philippon will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Ray Gonzalez (November 11 at 4:00pm)
Ray Gonzalez reads from "Faith Run" and "Cool Auditor".
Local award-winning poet and University of Minnesota professor Ray Gonzalez will discuss his new poetry books “Faith Run” and “Cool Auditor” at the University of Minnesota Bookstore at Coffman Memorial Union located at 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis on Wednesday, November 11 at 4:00 p.m. ... (more)Gonzalez captures the mystery and divinity of our human lives in “Faith Run”. His poetry creates a new world out of the world we think we know. Through his poems, the personal suddenly becomes the cosmic, the mundane unexpectedly becomes the sublime. In his newest work, “Cool Auditor”, Gonzalez creates his own brand of magical realism by bringing pop humor into poetry. Discover how almost every sentence talks about the true (and not so true) lives of rock stars. Gonzalez will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Judith Koll Healey (November 12 at 4:00pm)
Judith Koll Healey reads from The Rebel Princess.
Local author Judith Koll Healey will discuss her book, “The Rebel Princess”, on Thursday, November 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Filled with political turmoil, corrupt court officials and religious fanatics, ... (more)this thrilling historical adventure set in 1207 A.D. France follows the exploits of the French princess Alais Capet, sister to King Philippe Auguste. Healey’s interest in France and medieval history provides a solidly researched and historically accurate glimpse into 13th century France as she delivers a spine-tingling story with messages still relevant for today. Healey is also the author of “The Canterbury Papers”. Healey will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Keith Mayes (November 17 at 4:00pm)
Keith Mayes discusses Kwanzaa: Black Power & the Making of the African American Holiday Tradition.
Local author and University of Minnesota professor, Keith Mayes, will discuss his book, “Kwanzaa: Black Power and the Making of the African American Holiday Tradition”, on Tuesday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. ... (more)Minneapolis. Mayes explores the political beginning and later expansion of Kwanzaa, from its start as a Black Power holiday to its current place as one of the mainstream black holiday traditions. Learn about the individuals that pushed to make this annual celebration a reality and its role in cultural pride in the African-American community. See how the black freedom struggle was moved to the American calendar. Mayes will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Cynthia Kraack (November 19 at 4:00pm)
Cynthia Kraack reads from Minnesota Cold.
Author Cynthia Kraack, will discuss her book, “Minnesota Cold, Not Another Weather Story”, on Thursday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. Kraack delivers a lovely, haunting tale that stays grounded in ... (more)the ways of the human heart in her debut novel “Minnesota Cold, Not Another Weather Story”. The story of Sallie Dodge begins with a simple check at a public health clinic and travels through the complicated culture created by the aggressive merger of big business and government. The journey isn’t easy, the questions difficult and the impact on her family immense. Kraack has a Masters in Industrial Relations with double emphasis in labor economics and career counseling from the University of Minnesota. Kraack will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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Monika Zagar (December 2 at 4:00pm)
Monika Zagar reads from Knut Hamsun: The Dark Side of Literary Brilliance.
Monika Zagar, author and University of Minnesota associate professor of Scandinavian studies, will discuss her book, Knut Hamsun: The Dark Side of Literary Brilliance, on Wednesday, December 2 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. ... (more)Zagar refuses to separate Knut Hamsun’s political and cultural ideas from his highly regarded writing in her analysis of this Nobel Prize-winning writer and Nazi sympathizer. Zagar’s work reveals the ways messages of racism and sexism appear in plays, fiction and none-too-subtle nonfiction produced by Hamsun over his long career. By focusing on selected masterpieces, Zagar shows that Hamsun’s support of Nazi political ideals was a natural outgrowth of his reactionary aversion to modernity. Knut Hamsun serves as a corrective to scholarship treating Hamsun’s Nazi ties as unpleasant but peripheral details in a life of literary achievement. Zagar will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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garrison Keillor (December 2 at 7:00pm)
garrison Keillor reads from A Christmas Blizzard.
Best-selling author, and host of A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor will discuss his new book, A Christmas Blizzard, on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis. A Christmas Blizzard is vintage ... (more)Keillor, a wry, witty look at a contemporary Scrooge that is sure to please. Follow the journey of James and Joyce Sparrow as they struggle with each other, Christmas in general, and their life circumstances. Everything changes when James finds himself snowed-in in a fishing shack during a blizzard where he meets a wolf, the Big Hair Lady, and a Chinese wise man, each attempting to teach him the great mystery of life. Keillor will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Reserved seating and priority signing placement is available for the first 100 customers who purchase A Christmas Blizzard from the University of Minnesota Bookstore or their web site. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
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