The following are new books that will make inspiring summer reading. 365 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THE SOUL: Daily Messages of Inspiration, Hope, and Love (New World Library, $14.95), by Dr. Bernie S. Siegel, 384 pages Dr. Bernie Siegel writes with humorous, down-to-earth wisdom that has improved the lives of countless readers. In 365 Prescriptions for the Soul, he treats us to his most user-friendly work of all: daily doses of inspiration and humor that gently and joyfully help us live more … [Read more...]
Talking Books & Ideas
The following events will feature book discussions and authors who will speak on their work in the Twin Cities: Monday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. – Katrina Uhly, Darlyne Bailey, and Kelly Mcnall Koney discuss their book, Sustaining Our Spirits: Women Leaders Thriving for Today or Tomorrow, at Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis. “Women who lead are not unlike the many animals and plants around the world that face real peril when they lack a consistent, nurturing … [Read more...]
Tibetan Teacher promotes happiness through meditation
TWIN CITIES - Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a rising star among the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist teachers, will visit the Twin Cities in mid-April to share his extensive meditation expertise and interest in Western neuroscience, quantum physics and psychology. He is the author of the 2007 New York Times bestseller The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness. "Mingyur Rinpoche's visit to the Twin Cities is significant," said Cortland Dahl, executive director of the … [Read more...]
Author readings in the Twin Cities
Sunday, March 8 - 5 p.m. - Three bright talents on the national small press scene - C.A. Conrad, Aaron Kunin, and Magdalena Zurawski - will read at Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis [612.822.4611 - www.magersandquinn.com], co-sponsored by Rain Taxi Review of Books Aaron Kunin is a poet, critic and novelist. He is the author of a collection of small poems about shame, Folding Ruler Star (Fence, 2005); a chapbook, Secret Architecture (Braincase, 2006); and a … [Read more...]
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