 Upcoming events
No events found. Go ahead and add an event. Past eventsReading and Reception: Geoff Herbach (April 17 at 7:00pm) "The Miracle Letters of T. Rimberg
In-Store Book Group (May 6 at 7:00pm) We'll be reading The Translation of Dr. Apelles by David Treuer.
Newcomers are always welcome!
Booksigning: Arnold Alanen (May 17 at 11:00am) Arnold R. Alanen. Morgan Park
Pages & Purls Book Group (May 20 at 7:00pm) This month's title will be Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Discussion led by Melanie Grune.
Interested: bosie Added by booksense. In-Store Book Group (June 3 at 8:00pm) Join us in a stimulating conversation about Per Petterson's book, Out Stealing Horses.
The group is open and newcomers are always welcome!
Booksigning: Kathleen Hills (June 7 at 12:00pm) The Kingdom Where Nobody Dies
Booksigning: Andrew Slade (June 7 at 1:00pm) Andrew Slade. Camping the North Shore
Malibu Book Group (June 11 at 7:00pm) The Malibu Book Group will be reading and discussing Liars' Club by Mary Karr. This event is free and all are welcome to attend.
Reception: Anthony Bukowski (June 12 at 7:00pm) Anthony Bukoski. North of the Port
Booksigning: Deborah Morse-Kahn (June 14 at 12:00pm) Deborah Morse-Kahn. Lake Superior's Historic North Shore: A Guided Tour
Booksigning: David Housewright (June 14 at 1:00pm) Madman on a Drum
Booksigning: Warren Read (June 14 at 2:00pm) The Lyncher In Me
Pages & Purls Book Group (June 17 at 8:00pm) This month's selection is The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle. Discussion led by Melanie Grune.
Booksigning: Bill Durbin (June 22 at 1:00pm) The Winter War
Booksigning: William Kent Krueger (June 28 at 1:00pm) William Kent Krueger. Thunder Bay in paperback!
Booksigning: Chris Monroe (June 28 at 2:00pm) Monkey With a Tool Belt
Booksigning: Mary Casanova (June 29 at 1:00pm) Mary Casanova. Utterly Otterly Day
In-Store Bookgroup (July 1 at 8:00pm) The In-Store Bookgroup meets the first Tuesday of every month and is open to the public.
The group will be discussing The Gathering by Anne Enright.
Booksigning: Ted McClelland (July 10 at 12:00pm) The Third Coast
Pages & Purls Book Group (July 15 at 8:00pm) This month's selection is Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. Discussion led by Melanie Grune.
Booksigning: Howard Sivertson (July 19 at 11:00am) Howard Siverston. Howard Sivertson will be signing copies of his book Driftwood from 11-1.
Booksigning: Philip Solem (July 19 at 1:00pm) Such a Road: Autobiography of a Marraige
Booksigning: Ellen Baker (July 19 at 2:00pm) Ellen Baker. Ellen Baker will be signing copies of her book, Keeping the House, as it is released in paperback.
Leanne Knott Booksigning (July 26 at 1:00pm) Leanne Denise Knott. Leanne Knott will be signing her book, Leviathan Shore from 1-2pm.
Author Nick Taylor (July 31 at 7:00pm) Meet Nick Taylor, author of The Disagreement, (Simon & Schuster $24.95), a remarkable debut novel which follows the story of John Alan Muro, a Virginia medical student who must choose between family and ambition in the crucible of the American Civil War. Nick has received fellowships from the Virginia ... (more)Reception: Betsy Bruen and John Henricksson (August 1 at 7:00pm) John Henricksson. The Gunflint Cabin
Booksigning: Julie Kramer (August 2 at 1:00pm) Stalking Susan
Booksigning: Stephen Daniel (August 2 at 2:00pm) Stephen B. Daniel. Shipwrecks Along Superior's North Shore: A Diver's Guide.
In-Store Book Group (August 5 at 8:00pm) We will be discussing shelter half by Carol Bly
Booksigning: Julia Williams (August 9 at 12:00pm) Julia M. Williams. Jules On Schools
Booksigning: Janet Riegle (August 9 at 1:00pm) Jane Riegle. Will be signing copies of her book Piping Plover Summer
Booksigning: Judith Pearson (August 9 at 2:00pm) Judith Pearson will sign her book, Plaintiff Blues
Booksigning: Linda Buturian (August 16 at 1:00pm) World Gone Beautiful: Life Along the Rum River
Pages & Purls Book Group (August 19 at 8:00pm) White Teeth by Zadie Smith. Discussion led by Melanie Grune. All welcome.
Booksigning: Bonnie Shallbetter (August 30 at 1:00pm) Bonnie Shallbetter will be signing copies of her book Hawk's Quest
Book Release Dinner with William Kent Krueger (September 4 at 6:00pm) Following the award winning success of Thunder Bay, William Kent Krueger gives us the eighth book in his series of Northland mysteries starring the rugged and loyal detective, Cork O’Connor. Caught in a battle between a gang of Ojibwe youths called the Red Boyz, and angry whites led by a man bent ... (more)Book Release Signing: Spike Carlsen (September 11 at 7:00pm) A Splintered History of Wood: Belt Sander Races, Blind Woodworkers, and Baseball Bats ($24.95 HarperCollins) Carlsen (Reader’s Digest Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual) gives a solid history of wood as he travels the world, analyzing the vastness of this most varied, natural and storied resource. Carlsen ... (more)Reading and Reception for Shelter Half (September 18 at 7:00pm) Join us, Thursday, September 18th, at 7:00 pm for an evening of readings/presentations by family, friends and admirers of Carol Bly, including Cynthia Loveland, Malcolm McLean, Mara Hart, and others. Shelter Half is the late Carol Bly’s only novel in a life shaped by her sharp literary mind. We'll ... (more)Irvine Welsh discusses and signs CRIME (September 21 at 3:00pm) Diesel Bookstore is proud to welcome back Irvine Welsh, the bestselling author of Trainspotting as he presents his newest book, Crime.
As Welsh's very first novel set in the U.S., CRIME is a shocking and gripping story about the corruption and abuse of the human soul, and the possibilities for redemption.
Booksigning: Margi Preus (October 4 at 11:00am) Margi Preus will sign copies of her new children's book, The Peace Bell
Booksigning: Bill Watkins (October 4 at 4:00pm) Bill Watkins will be signing his new book, The Once and Future Celt
In-Store Book Group (October 7 at 7:00pm) The In-Store book group, led by Anita Zager, will be reading Coal Black Horse by Robert Olmstead. New members are always welcome!
Booksinging: Tom Maltman (October 11 at 1:00pm) Tom Maltman will be signing his book, The Night Birds
E. Patrick Johnson, author of Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South (November 6 at 6:30pm) Giving voice to a population rarely acknowledged in writings about the South, Sweet Tea collects life stories from black gay men who were born, raised, and continue to live in the southern United States. E. Patrick Johnson challenges stereotypes of the South as "backward" or "repressive," suggesting ... (more)Booksigning: Joy Dey & Nikki Johnson (November 29 at 11:00am) Joy Dey and Nikki Johnson will be on hand to sign copies of their award winning children's book, Agate: What Good Is a Moose
Holiday Open House! featuring Cathy Wurzer (December 18 at 6:00pm) Cathy Wurzer. An evening to come to the store, visit, peruse books, and chat with Cathy Wurzer, MPR Host and author of Tales of the Road: Highway 61.
Booksigning Daniel Lancaster (January 25 at 3:00pm) Daniel Lancaster. Daniel Lancaster will be in to sign copies of his book John Beargrease: Legend of Minnesota's North Shore
John Gaertner: The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway (January 30 at 8:00pm) John Gaertner. Mr. Gaertner will be the featured speaker, Friday Jan 30 at the Depot’s Ruth Maney Room for the Lake Superior Railroad Museum’s monthly meeting. The presentation will begin at 8:00pm following a brief meeting at 7:30. This event is free and open to the public.
In-Store Book Group: Team of Rivals (February 3 at 7:00pm) Join us as we discuss Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Special Guest Retired UMD Political Science Professor, Craig Grau! Discussion led by Anita Zager. Book Group is Free and New Members are always welcome!
Poetry Reading: Michael Ryan (February 6 at 7:30pm) Nationally recognized poet, memoirist & essayist, Michael Ryan, will be reading at the College of St. Scholastica, Somers Lounge.
Malibu Book Group meets and discusses Goodnight Sweet Prince (February 11 at 7:00pm) Malibu Book Group meets to discuss David Dickinson's Goodnight Sweet Prince. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Val McDermid discusses and signs A Darker Domain (February 13 at 7:00pm) DIESEL, A Bookstore in BRENTWOOD is pleased to welcome New York Times-bestselling author, Val McDermid to the store as she discusses her superb new psychological thriller, A Darker Domain. If you have a book lover for a partner or spouse, this is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day, so don't miss out ... (more)Spirit Lake Poetry Series: St. David's Day Open Reading (February 14 at 7:30pm) Join us for the Spirit Lake Poetry Series St. David's Day Open Reading. Bring an original poem of your own; bring one of your favorite poems; come for a wonderful evening of sharing lovely poetry!
Oakland Book Group #1 meets and discusses Pamela (February 17 at 7:00pm) Book Group #1 meets to discuss Samuel Richardson's Pamela. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Oakland Book Group #3 meets and discusses The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (February 18 at 7:00pm) Book Group #3 meets to discuss Junot Diaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
In-Store Bookgroup: The Romanov Bride - Author to join discussion! (April 7 at 7:00pm) Author Robert Alexander (The Kitchen Boy and Rasputin’s Daughter) will join us at the store for the discussion. Discussion is led by Anita Zager. Group is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 7th, 7:00pm
Jon Ginoli of Pansy Division at Lambda Rising! (April 12 at 6:30pm) Jon Ginoli. At the height of their career, just off their successful tour with Green Day, Pansy Division dropped by Lambda Rising’s DC bookstore, set up their instruments in our front window, and honored us and our customers with a raucous, rocking free concert. Now founding Pansy Jon Ginoli returns to Lambda ... (more)Outdoors Series: Dale Mulfinger (April 18 at 2:00pm) Dale Mulfinger will be in the store to share some of his outdoor expertise on Cabins - designs and histories!
John Wray discusses and signs Lowboy (April 30 at 7:00pm) Diesel, A Bookstore in Oakland is pleased to welcome novelist John Wray to the store in celebration of his third novel, Lowboy. It has been garnering some generally excellent praise, and we are very excited for him to read, discuss and sign copies of his latest work!About the Author: John Wray grew up ... (more)One Book, One Community Reading & Concert with Michael Perry (May 1 at 7:30pm) Chosen as Duluth's One Book One Community city-wide read for 2009, Population 485 is a memoir set in Northern Wisconsin "against a backdrop of fires and tangled wrecks, bar fights and smelt feeds" It is at times comic and sometimes heartbreaking. USA Today said "Swells with unadorned heroism. Perry's ... (more)In-Store Book Group: So Brave, Young, And Handsom (May 5 at 7:00pm) We’ll be discussing Leif Enger’s (Peace Like a River) latest book to paperback, So Brave, Young, and Handsome. Discussion is led by Anita Zager. Group is free and open to the public. New members always welcome.
Book Release Reading & Party (May 30 at 7:00pm) Event location: Quaker Meeting House, 1802 E.1st ST, Duluth, MN 55812
In-Store Bookgroup: Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (June 2 at 7:00pm) Join us to discuss Sherman Alexie's National Book Award winning novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
Discussion is led by Anita Zager. The group is free to join and open to the public. New members always welcome.
Larry Christianson (June 6 at 12:00pm)
Jen Wright (June 6 at 1:00pm)
DAVID SEDARIS!! Reading, Booksigning and Parking Lot Shindig (June 8 at 6:00pm) David Sedaris will be here at the store on Monday, June 8th from 6pm to whenver he's signed the book of the last person in line! In order to get your numbered line ticket, you will need to bring in a receipt of a sedaris purchase from Northern Lights Books & Gifts between Monday, June 8th and the time ... (more)Kirsten Jacobson Stasney (June 13 at 12:00pm)
Betty Vos Hemstad (June 13 at 1:00pm)
Book Release Event for Michael Wuchter's Walking with Christ: Sermons for the Summer Season (June 23 at 6:30pm) Shirley Wuchter.
Pat Eilola (June 27 at 1:00pm)
Book Release Reading and Signing (June 28 at 4:30pm) Yvonne Rutford.
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