5th Annual Cyberspace Poetry Slam by A Closer Look at Flyover Land on Feb 1, 2010 in Arts MN MN literature It used to be known as the Bloggers Silent Poetry Reading, but gotta change with the times, I guess. For this year's entry, I give you a poem (with the poet's permission) from the recently published I Wish I Had...
Literary scavenger hunt, questions and answers by A Closer Look at Flyover Land on Jan 4, 2010 in Books MN literature I promised answers, and so, without further ado: Week 1: What was the name of the restaurant housed in St. Paul’s storied Hungry Mind bookstore? Table of Contents Week 2: Name the author who has been known to write longhand...
Literary Scavenger Hunt, Part Final by A Closer Look at Flyover Land on Jan 3, 2010 in Books MN literature Right before Christmas, I completed the 11-week literary scavenger hunt. I have to say, I've loved exploring all these bookstores, and love that the Twin Cities has such a strong, varied book-loving community. The final question was this: Name at...
Literary scavenger hunt, part 10 by A Closer Look at Flyover Land on Dec 20, 2009 in Books MN literature Wow--the next-to-last week! Here was the question: In a beloved series of books, which author chronicled growing up in “Deep Valley” (Mankato, Minnesota) from the age of five to the time she was married in Minneapolis? This was an easy-peasy...
Literary scavenger hunt, part 9 by A Closer Look at Flyover Land on Dec 16, 2009 in Books MN literature Coming down the home stretch. This week's question: This Twin Cities novelist, poet, and professor is known for teaching a course on the “Poetry of Rap.” Nationally, his talents are more notably recognized for his work alongside Steven Spielberg...
Literary scavenger hunt, part 8 by A Closer Look at Flyover Land on Dec 8, 2009 in Books MN literature Thought I'd wear out, did you? Ha. Ha, I say, ha. The question for week 8 was: Most of Alison McGhee’s Julia Gillian stories take place in which Twin Cities neighborhood? I had the pleasure of stopping at two fun...
Literary scavenger hunt, part 7 by A Closer Look at Flyover Land on Nov 28, 2009 in Books MN literature Wow--I'm impressed with myself. I thought for sure I'd have given up by now. But no. Seven weeks in and still going strong. This week's question: Name the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, with deep Minnesota ties, described by this rhyme: Pianos,..
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