Tim Brady, Dave Hage, and Josephine Marcotty Saturday, November 8, 202511:30am, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) “What’s past is prologue,” Shakespeare tells us—thankfully, we have authors like … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 202510:00am–4:00pm, Rain Taxi Table located in the Book Fair What can writers do about hardships in the world? A lot!  Join our friends from Writers for Democratic Action-MN to … Read More

Kevin Fenton, Thomas Maltman, and Kent Nerburn  Saturday, November 8, 20253:30pm, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) Three authors present arresting new novels that feature Minnesota settings — … Read More

Kelly Foster Lundquist  and Bronson Lemer Saturday, November 8, 20253:00pm, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) The art of the memoir is about identity, intimacy, and self-discovery—and these Minnesota … Read More

Frank Bures and Patrick Hicks Saturday, November 8, 20252:30pm, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) Intrepid explorers and armchair travelers alike will marvel at how these two authors chart … Read More

Paula Cisewski, MC Hyland, and Mubanga Kalimamukwento Saturday, November 8, 20252:00pm, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) Whether you’re an avid poetry reader or just verse-curious, drop into this … Read More

You Have Always Been You Saturday, November 8, 20251:00 – 2:00pm, Activity Hub (located in the Head House) According to one of the poems in Matt Eicheldinger’s new book Holes in My Underwear, “you have … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 202510:00am – 4:00pm, Activity Hub (located in the Head House) In celebration of her new graphic novel Botticelli’s Apprentice, cartoonist Ursula Murray Husted invites all Book Festival attendees … Read More

Ruth DeFoster and Nate Pedersen Saturday, November 8, 20251:30pm, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) The nature, history, and psychology of belief and fear get investigated in these … Read More

A TCBF Scavenger Hunt with Jay Martel Saturday, November 8, 202510:00am – 4:00pm, Activity Hub in the Head House Ever wanted to play spy? Take the Codebreaker Challenge at this … Read More

The Novel of Family Saturday, November 8, 20253:00pm, Red Cap Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) Whether formed by blood, choice, or circumstance, the bonds that join families and … Read More

From Myth to Reality and Beyond Saturday, November 8, 20251:00pm, Red Cap Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) Don’t miss this panel featuring three amazing creators of middle grade … Read More

In YA, The Power is Within Saturday, November 8, 20252:00pm, Red Cap Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) When faced with particular and dire challenges, the three protagonists of … Read More

Memoirs of Leadership Moderated by Jennifer Amie Saturday, November 8, 202512:00pm, Red Cap Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) How do two kids from Minnesota end up in key … Read More

Betsy Bowen, Beth Rooney, & Kathleen Rooney Saturday, November 8, 202510–10:30am, Children’s Corner (located in the Head House) Kick off a picture perfect TCBF day with authors Beth and Kathleen Rooney and … Read More

Peg Guilfoyle and Kathryn Nuernberger Saturday, November 8, 20251:00pm, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) In lyrically written explorations, these two writers dive into the interconnectedness of the … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 20253–4:00pm, Activity Hub (located in the Head House) Drop in and dish with one of the Twin Cities’ most beloved foodies!  In celebration of the release of … Read More

Art Coulson, Molly Beth Griffin, Keenan Jones, Margi Preus, Matthew Schufman, and Joyce Sidman Saturday, November 8, 202511:00am – 12:00pm, Children’s Corner (located in the Head House) Drop in anytime … Read More

Tasha Coryell, Andrew DeYoung, Toni Halleen, David Housewright, Rebecca Kanner, Mindy Mejia, and Joshua Moehling Saturday, November 8, 202512:00pm, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) Buckle up—in this special … Read More

True Stories Saturday, November 8, 202512–12:30pm, Children’s Corner (located in the Head House) These picture books, geared for slightly older readers, tell true stories about real people. Revolutions Are Made of … Read More

Finding Family in Speculative Fiction Saturday, November 8, 20252:30pm, Veterans Gallery (located upstairs from the Book Fair) ★ This event is ASL interpreted! Two lauded masters in their respective fiction … Read More

in conversation with Steve Marsh Saturday, November 8, 202510:30am, Veterans Gallery (located upstairs from the Book Fair) It’s here at last—the first literary biography of landmark Minnesota writer Tim O’Brien. … Read More

The Global Short Story Saturday, November 8, 20251:30pm, Veterans Gallery (located upstairs from the Book Fair) ★ This event is ASL interpreted! Let’s talk about the short story with two … Read More

The Graphic Novel of Hope Saturday, November 8, 202512:30pm, Veterans Gallery (located upstairs from the Book Fair) ★ This event is ASL interpreted! In these two engaging and hopeful graphic … Read More

H.M. Bouwman and Matt Eicheldinger Saturday, November 8, 202510:30am, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) In this unique session, bound to be interactive and fun for both kids and … Read More

Prizewinning Poetry of Resilience Saturday, November 8, 20253:30pm, Veterans Gallery (located upstairs from the Book Fair) ★ This event is ASL interpreted! Love: it’s famously complicated, but fortunately that’s part … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 20252-3:00pm, Activity Hub located in the Head House Are you interested in drawing, manga, or Japanese culture? Join graphic novelist Misako Rocks! for a super interactive manga drawing workshop … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 20251–2:00pm, Activity Hub located in the Head House The medium of comics continues to expand into every literary niche, from autobio to whodunnit. Have you wondered whether … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 202512–1:00pm, Activity Hub located in the Head House Join Duluth-based author-illustrator-cartoonist Chris Monroe for some quick crafts with string to celebrate her wonderfully wordless new book String Ball—which depicts the … Read More

From Comfort to Bite Saturday, November 8, 2025 11:30am, Veterans Gallery (located upstairs from the Book Fair) Romance readers and romcom fans, save the date! In Love Walked In, an opposites-attract … Read More

Raki Kopernik, Damion Searls, and Christopher Tradowsky Saturday, November 8, 202510:30am, Riverview Room (located upstairs from the Book Fair) Three writers celebrating first novels kick off the 2025 Minnesota Author … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 20252:00 – 4:00pm, Activity Hub (located in the Head House) Minnesota poet and fiction writer Bill Meissner, pictured here with his trusty 1960 manual typewriter, will be … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 202510:30–11:00am, Activity Hub located in the Head House Calling all artists! Using tips from their new book How to Draw a Tree, author David LaRochelle and illustrator Colleen Muske will share … Read More

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