Pequot Lakes Author Candace Simar

Pequot Lakes, Minnesota author Candace Simar will be at Cherry Street Books for a book signing on Wednesday August 11th from 1 - 3 PM .

Simar's novels, Abercrombie Trail and Pomme De Terre are historic fiction and have relevance to this area of the state. She has special interest in Minnesota history and the experiences of 19th Century immigrants on the Great Plains.

A reviewer said of Abercrombie Trail, "........Simar's first-rate debut novel beautifully captures the wild unpredictability of nineteenth-century immigrant life."

A vivacious and interesting woman, Simar has published writings in other books, magazines and on-line publications. Her great-grandfather was a stage coach driver from St. Cloud to Fort Abercrombie in the late 1860's, so some of her research came directly from family stories.

Osakis Writer Lewis Mundt

Saturday August 28th at 7:00 PM

Osakis writer Lewis Mundt will read from and sign his newly published book of poetry and short prose, You Better Close that Window; They Say it's Gonna Rain Tonight, at 7 PM on Saturday August 28th.

Lewis, a student at Hamline University, describes his writing as "exploring themes of human interaction and emotion." He will be joined by fellow poet and mentor, David Bengtson of Long Prairie, MN. The evening will include readings, question and answer discussion time and information about the experience of self-publishing. All are welcome!

Author Will Weaver

Thursday October 21st 1 - 2:30 PM

Author Will Weaver will be in town on Thursday October 21st and will visit and speak at several locations. His first stop will be at our store from 1 - 2:30 PM. Weaver has a new book coming out in mid-September entitled The Last Hunter. I read and loved his novel Red Earth, White Earth when it was published back in the late 80's, but since then, most of his writing has been for young adults. He has finally returned to writing for adults with this latest book and I'm eager to get my hands on a copy!

Weaver is a resident of the Bemidji area and teaches part time at the college there. His writing has made him a prominent name nationwide and we are so pleased to have him coming to Alexandria. Following his stop at Cherry Street Books, he will speak to the Senior College afternoon session at the ATC and then at the Douglas County Public Library in the evening. Watch for more details to come and be sure you get a chance to meet him. We'll have his new book in the store as soon as it becomes available.