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A Celebration of the Literary Twin Cities
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 Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Event at 7:00 PM, Doors at 6:15 PM
Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Free: Seating is First Come, First Served
The Twin Cities are consistently ranked one of the most
literate places in the country. In this special edition of Talk of the Stacks moderated by
Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs, executive directors from Milkweed Editions, Graywolf Press, Coffee
House Press, and The Loft Literary Center will discuss why so
many nationally-recognized literary organizations have thrived here, tell tales
of the literary life, and share their vision of what readers and writers can
expect in the days ahead!
A selection of books from the local publishers will be for sale before and after the event. Complimentary light refreshments will be served.
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Breaking News:
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New Film Based on Every War Has Two Losers
Friday, 29 January 2010
 Director Haydn Reiss recently released a new film, Every War Has Two Losers: A Poet's Meditation on Peace based on Milkweed's book Every War Has Two Losers: William Stafford on Peace & War edited by Kim Stafford. Both film and book reveal why the conscientious objector and award-winning poet William Stafford was dedicated to nonviolence even in a time of war. Learn more about this new film online: watch the movie trailer and read an interview with the director, or become a fan on Facebook.
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Library Journal Gives Fancy Beasts Starred Review
Friday, 29 January 2010
 A new starred review from Library Journal praises Fancy Beasts—Alex Lemon's forthcoming third poetry collection—with the verdict, "This book will likely
appeal most to twenty-somethings with an emo/hipster bent, but even older
readers will be impressed by Lemon’s calculated audacity." Preview Fancy Beasts online before Milkweed releases it in February.
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Alex Lemon in New York Times and Publishers Weekly
Friday, 29 January 2010
The New York Times book blog recently featured an interview with memoirist and Milkweed poet Alex Lemon. The exchange reveals what Lemon is working on, a typical day in his writing life, and which books he's reading and recommending lately. Milkweed will release Lemon's forthcoming poetry collection, Fancy Beasts, in mid-February 2010. Publishers Weekly recently cheered the new book, calling it "full of raw energy."
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Coldfront cheers Miller and Kwasny in Best of 2009
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David Rhodes Named One of Fifty Most Inspiring Authors in the World
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Kare11 News to Feature Twice the Gift: 4 PM Today
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A Public Space Features Gary Amdahl Essay & Interview
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Texas Observer Reviews Border Crossing
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Greg Leitich Smith Recommends Border Crossing
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The Blue Sky is Cerise Press Editors' Favorite
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Cerise Press Interviews Nguyen Do
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Simon Dinnerstein Art Sale Benefits Forthcoming Milkweed Book
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Orion Praises The Blue Plateau
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