Join us for our big finale!

twincitieslit — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:48:32 +0000

Thanks to all of you who participated in Around the Literary Twin Cities in (Almost) 80 Days! The passports are in, and we’ve begun the task of sorting through them to find the one with the most stamps–we’re looking forwarded to awarding our grand prize to one diligent scavenger hunter! If you forgot to turn in your passport to Magers and Quinn or Micawber’s and you would still like to be in the running for prizes, please send it to: Coffee House Press, 79 Thirteenth Avenue NE, Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN 55413. Passports must be received by January 15th to be eligible. The winners of the prizes will be announced by the end of this month.

Finally, we’re very happy to announce that we’ll be capping off the scavenger hunt with an exciting event on January 26th at the beautiful Central Library in downtown Minneapolis. In this special edition of Talk of the Stacks moderated by Minnesota Public Radio’s Marianne Combs, executive directors from the four organizations 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. Together the executive directors have over 102 years of experience in various literary arenas, so this should be a lively and enlightening conversation.

The program begins at 7pm, and doors open at 6:15pm. This is a free event–so grab your friends and neighbors and come on down!

Many thanks to the Private Client Reserve at U.S. Bank for sponsoring the event, and thank you to Marquette Hotel, Secrets of the City, and Magers and Quinn Booksellers for additional support.Visit the Library Foundation for more information.

And thank YOU for making this such a wonderful place for the literary arts!

Scavenger Hunt Week 11: December 20 – December 26

twincitieslit — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:20 +0000

This is it! It’s the final week of the Scavenger Hunt, and our whirlwind tour of the Twin Cities Literary Scene is coming to a close! Thank you to everyone who participated! We look forward to many more years of exciting literary adventures in the Twin Cities!

THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA QUESTION:

Name at least two great Minnesota authors and their famous works from the following initials: TGG by FSF; MS by SL; GITE by OER; LM by LE; GAC by TO.

Visit one or both of this week’s featured destinations, answer the question correctly, and win a prize!

Magers & Quinn Booksellers

3038 Hennepin Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55408-2614

Micawber’s

2238 Carter Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55108

Scavenger Hunt Week 10: December 13 – December 19

twincitieslit — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:00:48 +0000

THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA QUESTION:

In a beloved series of books, which author chronicled growing up in “Deep Valley” (Mankato, Minnesota) from the age of five to the time she was married in Minneapolis?

Visit one or both of this week’s featured destinations, answer the question correctly, and win a prize!

Birchbark Books

2115 West 21^st Street

Minneapolis, MN 55405

True Colors

4755 Chicago Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55407

Scavenger Hunt Week 9: December 6 – December 12

twincitieslit — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:00:05 +0000

THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA QUESTION:

This Twin Cities novelist, poet, and professor is known for teaching a course on the “Poetry of Rap.” Nationally, his talents are more notably recognized for his work alongside Steven Spielberg for the movie Amistad.

Visit one or both of this week’s featured destinations, answer the question correctly, and win a prize!

Red Balloon Bookshop

891 Grand Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55105

Walker Art Center Shop

1750 Hennepin Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Scavenger Hunt Week 8: November 29 – December 5

twincitieslit — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:13 +0000

THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA QUESTION:

Most of Alison McGhee’s Julia Gillian stories take place in which Twin Cities neighborhood?

Visit one or both of this week’s featured destinations, answer the question correctly, and win a prize!

Minnesota Center for Book Arts

1011 Washington Avenue South, Suite 100

Minneapolis, MN 55415-1279

Wild Rumpus

2720 West 43^rd Street

Minneapolis, MN 55410-1678

Scavenger Hunt Week 7: November 22 – November 28

twincitieslit — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:03 +0000

THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA QUESTION:

Name the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, with deep Minnesota ties, described by this rhyme:
Pianos, trains, and a guy named Joe,
All brought to a stage of lust and woe;
They seized on this life, and it took a toll,
But learning and laughter warmed the soul.

Visit one or both of this week’s featured destinations, answer the question correctly, and win a prize!

The Bookcase

607 Lake Street East

Wayzata, MN 553911-1776

Common Good Books

165 Western Avenue North, Suite 14

St. Paul, MN 55102

Scavenger Hunt Week 6: November 15 – November 21

twincitieslit — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:34 +0000

THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA QUESTION:

Which Minnesota poet ran for president five times and once said “if any of you are secret poets, the best way to break into print is to run for the presidency?”

Visit one or both of this week’s featured destinations, answer the question correctly, and win a prize!

Minnesota History Center Store

345 Kellogg Boulevard West

St. Paul, MN 55102-1903

Lake Country Booksellers

4766 Washington Square

White Bear Lake, MN 55110-3257

A hint for this week’s trivia question

twincitieslit — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:48:33 +0000

Stuck on this week’s trivia question at Big Brain Comics/Excelsior Bay Books? Here’s some help:

Having a hard time hearing the song? “Most nights are crystal clear/ But tonight it’s like it’s stuck between stations / On the radio.”

Good Luck!

Scavenger Hunt Week 5: November 8 – November 14

twincitieslit — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:32 +0000

THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA QUESTION:

Which rock band, whose lead singer grew up in Minnesota, has songs populated with literary figures from William Butler Yeats to Nelson Algren to Minnesota’s own John Berryman?

Visit one or both of this week’s featured destinations, answer the question correctly, and win a prize!

Big Brain Comics

1027 Washington Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55415

Excelsior Bay Books

36 Water Street

Excelsior, MN 55331-1823

Scavenger Hunt Week 4: November 1 – November 7

twincitieslit — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:58 +0000

THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA QUESTION:

Which Pulitzer Prize-winning poet wrote a poem that references the Walker Art Center, the Guthrie Theater, and the former Minneapolis Artificial Limb Exchange, and what is the name of the poem?

Visit one or both of this week’s featured destinations, answer the question correctly, and win a prize!

Back to Books

520 Second Street

Hudson, WI 54016

Once Upon a Crime

604 West 26^th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55405