Literary calendar for week of Nov. 13

Mary Ann Grossmann, Pioneer Press
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WILL ALEXANDER: California poet celebrates publication of his latest book “Divine Blue Light (for John Coltrane),” which travels a path between surrealism and afro-futurism, in virtual conversation with poet and critic D.S. Marriott. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, presented by Rain Taxi Review. Registration required at crowdcast.io/e/will-alexander.

SHERRI/PEGGY BRENDEN: Sisters discuss Sherri’s book “Break Point: Two Minnesota Athletes and the Road to Title IX,” in which she traces her sister’s involvement in the court case that led to legislation forbidding discrimination in education. The book marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N., Stillwater.

LAN SAMANTHA CHANG: Introduces her new novel “The Family Chao” in University of Minnesota Edelstein-Keller Visiting Writer Series. Free. 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Pillsbury Hall, 310 Pillsbury Dr. S.E., Mpls.

PETER GEYE: Minnesotan discusses his new novel, “The Ski Jumpers.” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, SubText Books, 6 W. Fifth St., St. Paul.

MAGGIE GINSBERG: Discusses “Still True: A Novel” in conversation with Frank Bures. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.

PENN JILLETTE: Magician, actor, musician, inventor, author, and half the team of Penn and Teller, discuses his new novel, “Random,” about a Las Vegas native who inherits his father’s gambling debts, pays them off, and realizes a new way of living. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Granada Theater, 3022 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., presented by Magers & Quinn. Ticketed event. Go to magersandquinn.com.

NICK HORNBY: One of the most influential people in British culture and bestselling author (“About a Boy”) virtually discusses his latest book, “Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius,” about connections between the British writer and the Minnesota rock star. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, presented by Club book. Go to thefriends.org.

WILLIAM KAUFMANN: Presents “The 2nd Coming of Orlando Rock, featuring music by John Seymour. 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.

MAREN ELLINGBOE KING: Signs copies of “Fresh Midwest: Modern Recipes From the Heartland.” 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.

MINNESOTA MYSTERY NIGHT: Presents Matt Goldman, Emmy Award-winning comedy writer (“Seinfeld” and “Ellen”), and bestselling author, in conversation with Pioneer Press books editor Mary Ann Grossmann. 5 p.m. dinner, program at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, Axel’s Restaurant, 1318 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota. Reservations at 651-686-4840.

MATT RASMUSSEN: Minnesota poet is featured speaker at Concordia University’s 2022 Heginbotham Literary Lecture. His poetry collection “Black Aperture” won the Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets and the Minnesota Book Award for poetry. He is co-founder of the independent poetry press Birds, LLC and teaches at Gustavus Adolphus College. Free. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Buetow Music Center, 1282 Concordia Ave., St. Paul.

READINGS BY WRITERS: Featuring Sagirah Shahid, Black American Muslim poet; Janna Knittel, poet; Richard Terrill, essayist, writer and jazz saxophonist, and poet Mary Easter Moore. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, University Club, 420 Summit Ave., St. Paul.

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