LAURA CHILDS: Signs copies of “Death at Firefly Tea,” latest in her popular Tea Shop mystery series. Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Once Upon a Crime, 604 W. 26th St., Mpls.
TERAH SHELTON HARRIS: Alabama-based author introduces her new novel “Where the Wildflowers Grow,” about an escaped woman convict who finds sanctuary on a rural Alabama flower farm while grappling with her past and a chance at redemption. Free. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. Presented by Literature Lovers’ Night Out.
PETER HIMMELMAN: Award-winning Minnesota musician talks about his book “Suspended By No String: A Songwriter’s Reflections on Faith, Aliveness, and Wonder,” in JCC People of the Book literature series. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sabes Center, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Rd., Mpls. $36.
DAVID HOUSEWRIGHT: Award-winning Minnesota writer discusses “Them Bones,” latest in his mystery series featuring private eye McKenzie. The next book, “Fear the Reaper,” will be published in June. 7 p.m. Thursday, University Club. 420 Summit Ave., St. Paul, presented by SubText bookstore.
PAMELA MERCADO MITCHELL: Discusses her children’s book “Las adventuras de Aarón y su Dragón,” about a boy and his dragon in a mythical journey through Puerto Rico celebrating the island’s traditions and culture. The author, a native of Puerto Rico, is the daughter of a Argentinian mother and Dominican father. 5 p.m. March 8, SubText Books, 6 W. Fifth St., St. Paul.
Norah O’Donnell (Courtesy of the author)
NORAH O’DONNELL: CBS news senior correspondent discusses her book “We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America,” in conversation with Sharon McMahon, host of The Preamble podcast. $48, includes a copy of the book. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave., Mpls., presented by Magers & Quinn bookstore. Go to magersandquinn.com/events.
ROSEMOUNT WRITERS FESTIVAL: Includes keynote address by award-winning Minnesota author Peter Geye, 12 writing workshops (one of which will be taught by Minnesota author David Housewright), and a book fair with 60 authors and publishing professionals. Free and open to the public except workshops, at $15-$20. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Go to rosemountwritersfestival.com/writers-festival.
SL SMITH: Discusses “Revenge.” Also available virtually and on CrowdCast. 4 p.m. Saturday, Once Upon a Crime, 604 W. 26th St., Mpls.
What else is going on?
Next Chapter Booksellers, 30 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, is hosting Girl Scout cookie booths this month so you can get your fill of those annual spring treats. Noon to 2:30 p.m. March 14, 21 and 28.
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