Michelle Hoover, author of "The Quickening" (staff pick) to visit the store

Mon, 08/02/2010 - 7:00pm
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 8:30pm
Etc/GMT-5

Monday, August 2nd   7:00pm 

In the upper Midwest of the early 1900s, two women struggle to make a living on neighboring farms. For one, their hardscrabble life comes easily, while the other longs for the excitement of the city. Though they depend on one another for survival and companionship, their friendship proves as rugged as the land they farm. While the Great Depression looms, the delicate balance ofhoover their relationship tips, pitting neighbor against neighbor, and exposing the dark secrets they hide.

In The Quickening, Michelle Hoover explores the polarization of the human soul in times of hardship and the instinctual drive for self-preservation by whatever needs necessary. A novel of lyrical precision and historical consequence, this debut reflects the resilience and sacrifices required even now in our modern troubled times.

Don't miss this dynamic author event.  This book comes recommended by Chris...."A great book club selection," he says.

The Quickening (Paperback)

By Michelle Hoover
$14.95
ISBN-13: 9781590513460
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Other Press, 05/01/2010
Location: 
The Book Shelf
162 W 2nd St
Winona, Minnesota 55987

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SOLD OUT! Great River Shakespeare Festival's Battle of the Sexes II

Mon, 07/19/2010 - 6:30pm
Mon, 07/19/2010 - 9:00pm
Etc/GMT-5

SOLD OUT!! 

Great Dinner Dilemma:

What will be better, the food or the entertainment?

The Book Shelf is organizing another of our fantastic dinner events, this time a sequel to last year's fundraiser for GRSF.  As with its previous incarnation, a portion of each ticket will benefit the festival.  Members of the acting company will regale us with dialogue from various Shakespeare plays that display the bard's love of the struggle between the masculine and feminine. Oh yeah...there's food too.  The Blue Heron will be pulling no punches with a four course meal featuring seasonal ingredients.  The menu is forthcoming, but worry not, we have yet to be disappointed.  A vegetarian option will be available, as usual.Tickets are $45 each.  You may bring wine, of course. 

We are limited to 30 seats, so please stop in and purchase your tickets as soon as possible. (Now SOLD OUT!)

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Location: 
The Book Shelf
162 W 2nd St
Winona, Minnesota 55987

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