Events
2024
Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Deep Valley Book Festival
Author Panel “The Tips of the Trade”
Country Inn & Suites Conference Center
1900 Premier Drive
Mankato, MN
Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Gibbon Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
1050 Adams Avenue
Gibbon, MN
Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Fundraiser for Deep Valley Libraries
Blue Earth County Library
100 East Main Street
Mankato, MN
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Milford Memorial Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
1009 9th Street
Milford, Iowa
Previous Events
2024
Saturday, April 20 at 5:00 PM
18th Annual Spring Fling
Friends of the Grantsburg Public Library
Held at Rendezvous Event Center
115 E. Madison Avenue
Grantsburg, Wisconsin
Registration required
Call 715-463-2445 or 715-205-1914
Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 PM
Lake City Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
201 South High Street
Lake City, MN
Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 PM
Annual Meeting of the Cambridge Friends of
the Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing will
begin at 6:40 PM
Cambridge Public Library
111 N. Dellwood Street
Cambridge, MN
Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
1107 11th Street E., Suite 207
South Ballroom
Glencoe, MN
Tuesday, May 28 at 3:00 PM
VINE Adult Community Center
Author Presentation and Book Signing
421 E. Hickory Street
Mankato, MN
Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 PM
Heritage Library
Heritage Library Large Meeting Room
Author Presentation and Book Signing
20085 Heritage Drive
Lakeville, MN
Tuesday, July 9 at 6:00 PM
McGregor Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
111 E. Center Avenue
McGregor, MN
2023
Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 AM
Blue Earth County Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
100 East Main Street
Mankato, MN
Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 PM
Excelsior Bay Books
Author Presentation and Book Signing
36 Water Street
Excelsior, MN
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Browns Valley Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
15 3rd Street South
Browns Valley, MN
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Wheaton Community Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
901 1st Avenue North
Wheaton, MN
Friday, April 28, 5:30 PM
Cherry Street Books
Author Presentation and Book Signing
503 Broadway Street
Alexandria, MN
Saturday, April 29, 1:00 PM
Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery
Author Presentation and Book Signing
112 3rd Street West
Park Rapids, MN
Thursday, May 11, 6:00 PM
Monticello Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
200 W. 6th Street
Monticello, MN
Tuesday, May 16, 10:30 AM
Foley Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
51 N. 4th Avenue
Foley, MN
Tuesday, May 16, 6:00 PM
Delano Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
160 Railroad Avenue East
Delano, MN
Wednesday, May 17, 4:00 PM
Grey Eagle Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
118 State Street E.
Grey Eagle, MN
Wednesday, May 17, 6:30 PM
Upsala Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
117 Main Street
Upsala, MN
Thursday, May 18, 4:00 PM
Royalton Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
12 N. Birch Street
Royalton, MN
Thursday, May 18, 6:30 PM
Cold Spring Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
27 Red River Avenue S.
Cold Spring, MN
Friday, May 19, 2:00 PM
Elk River Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
13020 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN
Saturday, May 20, 12:00 PM
Paynesville Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
119 Washburne Avenue
Paynesville, MN
Monday, May 22, 5:00 PM
Belgrade Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
324 Washburn Avenue
Belgrade, MN
Tuesday, May 23, 5:00 PM
St. Michael Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
11800 Town Center Drive NE
St. Michael, MN
Thursday, June 8, 1:00 PM
Northwoods Arts Council
Author Presentation and Book Signing
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
220 3rd Street South
Hackensack, MN
Thursday, July 13, 6:00 PM
Martin County Library-Fairmont
Author Presentation and Book Signing
110 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN
Friday, July 14, 2:00-4:00 PM
Mankato Area Lifelong Learners
Author Presentation and Book Signing
115 Rogers Street
Mankato, MN
Thursday, July 20, 6:00 PM
Author Presentation and Book Signing
Hosted by Wildflower Bookshop*
*Event held at the Rapids Brewing Company
214 N. Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN
Monday, July 24, Noon
Brainerd Friends of the Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
Brainerd Public Library—Large meeting room
416 S. 5th Street
Brainerd, MN
August 30 – September 3
Bouchercon 2023
Panel: Saturday, September 2 at 10:10 AM
Villains: Giving Them Their Due
with Allen, James Byrne, Alexa Donne, Allen, Lou Berney, Mir Bahmanyar, RJ Jacobs
Saturday, September 9 at 1:00 PM
Douglas County Library-Alexandria
Author Presentation and Book Signing
720 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN
Tuesday, September 19 at 6:00 PM
Once Upon a Crime
Author Presentation and Book Signing*
*Book launch of Saving Emma
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN
Wednesday, September 20 at 7:00 PM
Chapter One
Co-Event with Author Mindy Mejia
Author Presentation and Book Signing
7924 Victoria Drive
Victoria, MN
Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
1850 Adams Street #404
Mankato, MN
Saturday, September 23 at 1:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
375 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN
Sunday, September 24 at 6:00 PM
Hosted by Sweet Reads*
*Event at Downtown Grill
119 2nd Avenue NE
Austin, MN
Ticketed event: Call 507-396-8660
Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
8040 Wedgewood Lane
Maple Grove, MN
Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 PM
Scout and Morgan Books*
*Event at Chucker’s Bowl & Lounge
Author Presentation and Book Signing
1270 W. 3rd Street
Rush City, MN
Saturday, September 30 at 1:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing*
*Co-event with Author Mindy Mejia
Burnhaven Shopping Center
828 West County Road 42
Burnsville, MN
Tuesday, October 3 at 6:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
3230 Galleria
Edina, MN
Wednesday, October 4 at 4:00 PM
AJ’s Book Hideaway*
Author Presentation and Book Signing with Allen Eskens, Wendy Webb, Quinn Avery, KA Stevens, SM Sage, Stephanie Landsen, Ben Green, Brittany Carlin, Racheal Sands & James Thiemann
*Event at Three Oak Vineyards and Winery
73505 225th Street
Albert Lea, MN
Tickets must be purchased in advance
Thursday, October 5 at 7:00 PM
Excelsior Bay Books
Author Presentation and Book Signing
36 Water Street
Excelsior, MN
Friday October 6 at 6:00 PM
Spicer Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
198 Manitoba Street
Spicer, MN
Monday, October 9 at 6:30 PM
Blue Earth Community Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
124 W. 7th Street
Blue Earth, MN
Wednesday, October 11 at 10:00 AM
Ivanhoe Public Library
Held in the Ivanhoe Community Center
Author Presentation and Book Signing
401 N. Harold Street
Ivanhoe, MN
Wednesday, October 11 at 6:00 PM
Siverson Public Library Hendricks
Author Presentation and Book Signing
100 W. Garfield
Hendricks, MN
Thursday, October 12 at 12:00 PM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
201 C Street
Marshall, MN
Thursday, October 12 at 6:00 PM
Tyler Public Library*
Author Presentation and Book Signing
*Event held at the Fire Hall
101 E. Lincoln Street
Tyler, MN
Friday, October 13 at 10:00 AM
Rock County Community Library-Luverne
Author Presentation and Book Signing
201 W. Main Street
Luverne, MN
Friday, October 13 at 12:00 PM
Meinders Community Library-Pipestone
Author Presentation and Book Signing
220 3rd Avenue SE
Pipestone, MN
Friday, October 13 at 3:00 PM
Edgerton Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
811 1st Avenue West
Edgerton, MN
Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
3700 West 41st Street
Sioux Falls, SD
Monday, October 16 at 12:00 PM
Redwood Falls Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
509 S. Lincoln
Redwood Falls, MN
Monday, October 16 at 3:00 PM
Wabasso Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
1248 Oak Street
Wabasso, MN
Monday, October 16 at 6:00 PM
Morgan Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
210 Vernon
Morgan, MN
Tuesday, October 17 at 3:00 PM
Lamberton Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
101 East 2nd Avenue
Lamberton, MN
Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 PM
Fulda Memorial Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
Fulda City Hall
102 Third St NE
Fulda, MN
Wednesday, October 18 at 1:00 PM
Slayton Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
2451 Broadway Avenue
Slayton, MN
Wednesday, October 18 at 4:00 PM
Westbrook Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
Westbrook Senior Center
849 5th Street
Wesbrook, MN
Wednesday, October 18 at 7:00 PM
Tracy Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
189 3rd Street
Tracy, MN
Thursday, October 19 at 10:00 AM
Windom Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
Cottonwood County Historical Society
812 4th Avenue
Windom, MN
Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 PM
Mountain Lake Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
1054 4th Avenue
Mountain Lake, MN
Friday, October 20 at 1:00 PM
Heron Lake Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
401 9th Street
Heron Lake, MN
Friday, October 20 at 4:00 PM
Lakefield Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
410 Main Street
Lakefield, MN
Friday, October 20 at 7:00 PM
Jackson County Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
311 3rd Street
Jackson, MN
Monday, October 23 at 12:00 PM
Appleton Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
323 W. Schlieman Avenue
Appleton, MN
Monday, October 23 at 5:30 PM
Benson Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
200 13th Street N.
Benson, MN
Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 PM
Content Bookstore
Author Presentation and Book Signing
314 Division Street South
Northfield, MN
Thursday, October 26 at 6:00 PM
Winthrop Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
305 Main Street N.
Winthrop, MN
Wednesday, November 1 at 4:30 PM
Valley Bookseller*
Author Presentation and Book Signing
*Event held at Lowell Inn
102 2nd Street North
Stillwater, MN
Friday, November 3 at 12:00 PM
Lionseed Bookstore & Learning Commons
Author Presentation and Book Signing
102 W. Summit Street
Battle Lake, MN
Friday, November 3 at 4:00 PM
Cherry Street Books
Author Presentation and Book Signing
503 Broadway Street
Alexandria, MN
Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 AM
Bluebird Books
Author Presentation and Book Signing
813 Washington Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN
Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 PM
Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery
Author Presentation and Book Signing
112 3rd Street W.
Park Rapids, MN
Friday, November 24 at 10:30-11:30 AM
Downtown Book & Toy
Book Signing
125 East High Street
Jefferson City, MO
Saturday, November 25 at 10:00 AM
Southern Boone County Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
109 North Main
Ashland, MO
Thursday, December 7 at 6:00 PM
North Mankato Taylor Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
1001 Belgrade Avenue
North Mankato, MN
2022
Thursday, January 20, 4:00 PM
Author Talk
Springfield Public Library
120 North Cass Avenue
Springfield, MN 56087
Thursday, January 20, 7:00 PM
Author Talk
Dyckman Free Library
345 Main Street W.
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
Friday, January 21, 4:00 PM
Author Talk
New Ulm Public Library
Library Meeting Room
17 N. Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
Saturday, February 12, 10:15 AM
Author Talk
Northtown Library
Northtown Library Meeting Room
711 County Highway 10 Frontage Road
Blaine, MN 55434
Thursday, March 3, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Author Talk
Nobles County Library
407 12th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 PM
Author Talk and Signing
St. Peter Public Library
601 South Washington Avenue
SPCC Room 219
St. Peter, MN 56082
Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 PM
Owatonna Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
105 N. Elm Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-444-2460
Thursday, May 5 at 6:00 PM
Buckham Memorial Library – Faribault
Author Presentation and Book Signing
11 Division Street East
Faribault, MN 55021
507-344-2089
Tuesday, May 10 at 6:00 PM
Grand Meadow Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
125 Grand Avenue East
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
507-754-5859
Wednesday, May 11 at 7:00 PM
Preston Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
101 St. Paul Street NW
Preston, MN 55965
507-765-4511
Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 PM
Senior Citizen Center
Author Presentation and Book Signing
134 3rd Avenue SE
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 PM
Harmony Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
225 3rd Avenue SW
Harmony, MN 55939
507-886-8133
Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 PM
Zumbrota Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
100 West Avenue
Zumbrota, MN 55992
507-732-5211
Thursday, May 19 at 3:00 PM
Kenyon Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
709 Second Street
Kenyon, MN 55946
507-789-6821
Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 PM
Brownsdale Grace Gillette Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
103 Main Street E.
Brownsdale, MN 55918
507-567-9951
Friday, May 20 at 11:00 AM
Wabasha Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
168 Alleghany Avenue
Wabasha, MN 55981
651-565-3927
Friday, May 20 at 3:00 PM
Winona Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
151 W. 5th Street
Winona, MN 55987
507-452-4860
Saturday, May 21 at 11:00 AM
Cannon Falls Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
306 W. Mill Street
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
507-263-2804
Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00 PM
Albert Lea Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
*Event held at St. Johns on Fountain Lake
1861 Eagle View Circle
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-4355
Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 PM
Rushford Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
101 North Mill Street
Rushford, MN 55971
bnelson@selco.info
507-864-7600
Saturday, May 28 at 2:00 PM
Rochester Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
101 2nd Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507-328-2313
Tuesday, June 14 at 6:00 PM
Lanesboro Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
202 Parkway Avenue South
Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2649
Thursday, June 16 at 1:00 PM
Le Roy Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
*Event location: Le Roy Community Center
204 West Main Street
Le Roy, MN 55951
507-324-5641
Thursday, June 16 at 6:00 PM
Plainview Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
345 1st Avenue NW
Plainview, MN 55964
507-534-3425
Thursday, June 23 at 6:30 PM
Dodge Center Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
13 1st Avenue NW
Dodge Center, MN 55927
507-374-2275
Friday, June 24 at 7:00 PM
Kasson Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
607 1st Street NW
Kasson, MN 55944
507-634-7615
Monday, June 27 at 4:30 PM
West Concord Public Library
Author Presentation and Book Signing
180 East Main Street
West Concord, MN 55985
507-527-2668
Wednesday, July 6 at 4:30 PM
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour
with Wendy Webb and Allen Eskens
Ticketed Event
The Zephyr Theatre
601 N. Main Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
Thursday, August 11 at 6:00 PM
Hazel Mackin Community Library
Author Presentation and Signing
311 W. Warren Street
Roberts, WI 54023
715-749-3849
Friday, September 2 at 6:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
8040 Wedgewood Lane
Maple Grove, MN
Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
Burnhaven Shopping Center
828 West County Road 41
Burnsville, MN
September 8 – 11
Bouchercon 2022
World Mystery Convention
Wednesday, September 14 at 3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CST)
Barnes and Noble Virtual Event
Interview with Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King’s Daughter
Allen Eskens celebrates The Stolen Hours #BNMiddayMystery
Register here
Thursday, September 15 at 10:00 AM ET (9:00 CST)
Long Hill Township Library Thursday Book Club
The LHT Library is promoting The Life We Bury as their first
Ever community read. All are welcome to join.
To register, please write to: librarians@librarians@lhtlibrary.mainlib.org
Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 AM
Red Wing Public Library
Author Presentation and Signing
225 East Avenue
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-385-3673
Monday, September 19 at 6:30 PM
Moving Words at Minneota Public Library
Author Panel
Opera Hall
200 N. Jefferson Street
Minneota, MN
Tuesday, September 20 at 6:00 PM
Once Upon a Crime
Author Presentation and Book Signing
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
River Hills Mall
1850 Adams Street #404
Mankato, MN
Sunday, September 25 at 1:00 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
375 Radio Dr.
Woodbury, MN
Monday, September 26 at 6:00 PM
Le Center Public Library
10 West Tyrone Street
Le Center, MN
Tuesday, September 27 at 6-8:00 PM
Sweet Reads Books
Author Event
407 N. Main Street
Austin, MN
Wednesday, September 28 at 5:30 PM
Barnes and Noble
Author Presentation and Book Signing
3230 Galleria*
Edina, MN
*Event in the Solarium
Tuesday, October 4 at 6:00 PM
Wells Public Library*
Author Presentation and Book Signing
*Event at Wells Community Center
189 2nd Street SE
Wells, MN
Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 CST)
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Virtual Event
Check back for details on registering
Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 PM
Content Bookstore
314 Division Street S.
Northfield, MN
Thursday, October 13 at 7:00 PM
Waseca Public Library
Zoom Presentation
507-835-2910
Saturday, October 22 at 10:45 AM-11:45 AM
Chippewa Valley Book Festival
Author Presentation
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Held in the Riverview Room
400 Eau Claire Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Tuesday, November 29 at 6:00 PM
Luck Public Library
Author Presentation and Signing
301 South Main Street
Luck, Wisconsin
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2021
Wednesday, September 29, 2:00-3:00 PM
Author Meet and Greet
The Bookworm
2501 South 90th Street, #111
Omaha, Nebraska
Thursday, September 30, 7:00 PM
Capital Read Author Event
Missouri River Regional Library
214 Adams Street
Jefferson City, Missouri
Saturday, October 2, 4:00-5:00 PM
Author Meet and Greet
Dragonfly Books
112 West Water Street
Decorah, Iowa
Thursday, October 7, 6:00-7:30 PM
Author Talk
North Mankato Taylor Library
1001 Belgrade Avenue
North Mankato, MN
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 PM
Author Talk
Lake City Public Library
201 South High Street
Lake City, MN
Saturday, October 16, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Author Meet and Greet joined by Wendy Webb
Scout & Morgan Books
114 Buchanan Street N
Cambridge, MN
Monday, October 18, 6:00 PM
Author Talk with Wendy Webb
Wescott Library
1340 Wescott Road
Eagan, MN
Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 PM
Dragonfly Books
Author Presentation and Book Signing
112 West Water Street
Decorah, Iowa
Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 PM
Valley Bookseller*
*Event at The Zephyr Theatre
601 N. Main Street
Stillwater, MN
Ticketed Event