Literary calendar for week of June 22
A mystery, a Minnesotan and a book fest.
LINDSAY DAVIS: Award-winning British author introduces “There Will Be Bodies,” the latest in her Flavia Albia series set in first-century Rome, where Flavia has to solve the mystery of bodies found in a villa being restored. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Once Upon a Crime, 604 W. 26th St., Mpls.
STEVE GROVE: CEO/publisher of Star Tribune launches “How I Found Myself in the Midwest: A Memoir of Reinvention,” in which he tells of leaving Silicon Valley in California to return to Minnesota where he took a position in state government with Gov. Tim Walz. After surviving the crises of pandemic restrictions, navigating deep divisions in the state and working to redevelop neighborhoods, he writes of how to give meaning to life and why he is optimistic about the United States’ future. Presented on Tuesday by Magers & Quinn. The Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave., Mpls. 6 p.m. music by AirLands, 7 p.m. Q and A moderated by Alison Kaplan, president of content for MSP Communications’ Cities Media Group. $15-20. Tickets at Facebook RSVP.
MIDWEST BOOKISH FEST: More than two dozen authors of books in all genres and 20 vendors will be showcased at this book festival for readers of all ages, including panels, a masquerade and a fairy tea party. Friday-Saturday, Minneapolis Marriott West, 9960 Wayzata Blvd., Mpls. $213. Information: midwestbookishfest.com
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