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• 'Post Secret' man collects strangers' intimate tales
  For the last five years people from all over the world have sent Frank Warren their intimate secrets, which he then shares on the Post Secret Web site and in books.October 26, 2009
• Author Sherman Alexie reflects on moving off reservation
  Novelist and poet Sherman Alexie has a new collection of short stories that look at the lives of men dealing with change off the Indian reservation.Midmorning, October 20, 2009
• Local poets putting words in motion
  In Minneapolis Tuesday night, some local poets are going to get animated - or at least their verses will move. They hope to shake up the poetry world with what they call Motionpoems.October 18, 2009
• Diane Ackerman joins the Kerri Miller book club
  Writer and naturalist Diane Ackerman closely observes nature, then folds in her research on art, history and the natural world. She talked with Kerri Miller and book club members in the UBS Forum on October 9.Midmorning, October 16, 2009
• Talking Volumes with James Ellroy
  Crime writer James Ellroy specializes in the dark side of Los Angeles. He joined Kerri Miller on the stage of the Fitzgerald Theater to talk about his latest work what why his writing delves into the mayhem of life.Midmorning, October 12, 2009
• Author Lorrie Moore returns with first novel in 11 years
  Great stories rise out of the wounds we experience, according to Wisconsin writer Lorrie Moore. She's out with a new book that explores our collective anxiety since 9-11.Midmorning, October 8, 2009
• Novelist spans life in Alaska and Minneapolis
  Mattox Roesch wrote a novel about life in his wife's home village in rural Alaska while living in Minneapolis. He hopes to put a face on the statistics about troubled youngsters.October 6, 2009
• An audience with Michael Moore
  This weekend Michael Moore's new film "Capitalism: a love story" takes a caustic look at the current economic crisis and what caused it. Moore, who recently visited the Twin Cities to talk about the film, says he believes this is a unique moment to discuss change in the U.S.October 1, 2009
• Author explores the travails of reckless hearts
  N.M Kelby has been a performer, a TV reporter and has written several novels ranging from murder mysteries to an exploration of astrophysics, and now she has released a collection of short stories titled "A Travel Guide for Reckless Hearts."September 30, 2009
• An author in search of new audiences
  Writer Jim Shepard has hit on a new way to advertise his work - in a book trailer available online. Shepard talks about the new ways he's reaching his audience, and what he's reading.Midmorning, September 22, 2009
• Tales from a socialist childhood
  He grew up with the idea that the workers of America would one day rise up, overthrow capitalism, and create a new socialist society. His mother described it as a place where "all skateboards will be free." But author Said Sayrafiezadeh says all he really wanted was to be an average American kid.Midmorning, September 17, 2009
• The art of books
  He's known for his innovative book covers, yet even he says a great cover can't sell a book. Midmorning speaks with graphic designer and author Chip Kidd.Midmorning, September 16, 2009
• Author Pete Hautman on 'How to Steal a Car'
  Twin Cities novelist Pete Hautman's new book for teens examines life through the eyes of a 15-year-old girl who's an expert at stealing cars.September 15, 2009
• If students choose their own books, will they read more?
  Reading lists over the summer have yielded to assigned reading in class for most middle and high school students. But does required reading help or hurt when it comes to inspiring kids to become lifelong book lovers?Midmorning, September 10, 2009
• Political memoirs, fact or fiction?
  Political observers are anticipating the release of the memoir of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Will the memoir reveal new details about the personal life and struggles of the late senator, or merely recount his storied political career?Midmorning, September 8, 2009

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