ANDREA BEATY: Discusses her new picture book, “Billie Jean Peet, Athlete,” latest in her Questioneers series. 6 p.m. Thursday, Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.
NIDHI CHANANI: Introduces “Super Boba Cafe: Home Sea Home,” latest in her graphic novel series, in conversation with Molly Murakami. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.
DAN CHAON: Presents “One of Us” in conversation with Antonia Angress. 7 p.m. Thursday, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
POWERS/DALGLISH: Minnesota authors AW Powers and Cass Dalglish host a meet-and-greet. Powers’ latest book is “Uncontrolled Variables,” 10th in his psychic Guardian Angels series. Dalglish’s is “Ring of Lions,” a mystery focused on the stone lion fountain in Spain’s Alhambra palace complex. Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Once Upon a Crime, 604 W. 26th St., Mpls.
GAYLAXICON CONVENTION: Gaylaxicon, an international LGBTQIA+ and science fiction convention, presented by North Country Gaylaxicons, spotlights how the science fiction/fantasy genre has a long history of queer representation. With panel discussions, local author presentations and a comedy cabaret featuring local comedian Miss Shannon Paul. Friday-Oct. 5, Crowne Plaza Suites, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington. Ticket information at gaylaxiconmn.org.
RENEE GILMORE: Minnesotan launches “Wayfinding,” her debut book about wanderlust that sent her to seven continents, and how her life was shaped by loss, betrayal and sexual violence, as well as mapping her route to healing, acceptance and hope. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Inkwell Booksellers, 426 E Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
DAVID HAKENSEN: Minnesota author introduces “Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover,” the first complete biography of one of the state’s most beloved nature writers, who died in 1984. Hoover’s writings on life in the wilderness of the Gunflint Trail were published in popular magazines and several books, including three for children. He traces Hoover’s life from corporate work in Chicago to living in a remote homestead without electricity or running water. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
Poet Terrance Hayes is the guest speaker at a program sponsored by Literary Witnesses and the Loft Literary Center Oct. 2, 2025, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. (Courtesy of the author)
TERRANCE HAYES: National Book Award-winning poet and MacArthur Fellow reads from “American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin,” and his latest collection, “So to Speak.” Hayes, author of seven books of poetry, is known for his work exploring popular culture, music, race, masculinity and language. Free. Presented by the Loft Literary Center and Literary Witnesses. 7 p.m. Thursday, Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.
GREG HEWITT: Poet and professor of English at Carleton College discusses his debut novel, “No Names,” about the lives of members of a once-hot 1970s punk band that fell apart. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul.
PHILIP/ERIN STEAD: Author/illustrator duo introduce their new picture book, “A Snow Day for Amos McGee.” 6 p.m. Tuesday, Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.
MONA SUSAN POWER: Enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, author of four works of fiction, including “A Council of Dolls,” discusses her work and her current writing project, a novel about hauntings. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.
SILVIA MORENO-GARCIA: Author of horror, fantasy and historical fiction gives a virtual discussion of her writing, including her latest, “The Bewitching.” 7 p.m. Wednesday, presented by Club Book. For registration, go to clubbook.org.
VOICES IN THE LIGHT: Writers from Flowers of Lake Phalen and Cracked Walnut read and invite other writers of all ages to read at an open mic in the opening event of the Mid-Autumn Festival of Dance, Song, Art, and fun for kids. 11 a.m. Saturday, China Friendship Garden at Phalen Park, 1624 Phalen Dr., St. Paul.
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