Off the Shelf: The Secret Reading Lives of Local Authors Revealed
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 2:42AMVia a recent e-announcement from Friends of the Hennepin County Library
In his famous advice to writers, William Faulkner said, “Read, read, read...Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it.”
Writers are some of the most voracious readers among us, so it’s no wonder that they’re always getting asked, “What are you reading right now?” Well, if you’ve ever wanted to know what’s on - or, more importantly, off - their reading shelves, the wait is over.
Introducing: Off the Shelf, a series of written interviews where local authors answer your most pressing questions about their writing, their reading, and everything in between. Start by exploring interviews with beloved authors Peter Geye, Diane Wilson, Michael Kleber-Diggs, and Kim Heikkila today, and stay tuned for more interviews with your Minnesota favorites to come!
