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Murder at the 42nd Street Library was reviewed in the most recent installment of Read This Book! from the University of Minnesota Libraries.

Host Lisa Von Drasek and Tim Johnson review the 2016 novel by Con Lehane. But they also discussed the role of advanced uncorrected proofs in the publishing world. 

New series follows librarian, sleuth

Murder at the 42nd Street Library is the first book in a new series that follows librarian and sleuth Raymond Ambler and colleagues in solving crimes — including secrets at New York City's 42nd Street Library.

* Murder at the 42nd Street Library by Con Lehane

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Ramsey County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

About Lisa Von Drasek and Tim Johnson

Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Tim Johnson is Curator of Special Collections and Rare Books, and the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. 

About Read This Book!

Read This Book! is a video podcast produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries. It is available on YouTube and iTunes.

 

Murder at the 42nd Street Library was reviewed in the most recent installment of Read This Book! from the University of Minnesota Libraries. Host Lisa Von Drasek and Tim Johnson review the 2016 novel by Con Lehane. But they also discussed the role of advanced uncorrected proofs in the publishing world.

Sept. 2 event took place at Magrath Library

Thousands of students who make up the University of Minnesota's Class of 2020 learned first-hand how the University Libraries can help them succeed academically on September 2 as part of the annual Welcome Week activities this year. The event took place at Magrath Library on the St. Paul campus.

Watch and hear what they learned by watching the video above. 

Thousands of students who make up the University of Minnesota's Class of 2020 learned first-hand how the University Libraries can help them succeed academically on September 2 as part of the annual Welcome Week activities this year.

Lisa Von Drasek talked about author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier in this episode of Read This Book! from the University of Minnesota Libraries, hosted by Tim Johnson. 

Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, and Sisters — all New York Times best-sellers. She will launch her latest graphic novel, Ghosts, at the University of Minnesota's Cowles Auditorium on Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Red Balloon Bookshop. 

Online Reservations

Note about the book signing: A separate reservation is required to ensure your spot in the book-signing line. If you wish to purchase a book and reserve your spot in line, complete the form at the Red Balloon Bookshop website.

Telgemeier's graphic novels discussed by Von Drasek included:

* Smile by Raina Telgemeier

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Ramsey County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

* Drama by Raina Telgemeier

* From University of Minnesota Libraries

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Ramsey County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

* The Baby-sitters Club (series) by Raina Telgemeier

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Ramsey County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

About Lisa Von Drasek and Tim Johnson

Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University o...

Lisa Von Drasek discusses books by Raina Telgemeier in this episode of Read This Book! from the University of Minnesota Libraries, hosted by Tim Johnson. Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels "Smile," "Drama," and "Sisters" — all New York Times best-sellers. She will launch her latest graphic novel, "Ghosts," at the University of Minnesota's Cowles Auditorium on Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Watch this video preview of The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes exhibit, which highlights some of Mr. Holmes' mishaps, described by Dr. Watson and others, through art, artifacts, parodies, pastiches, and other "unofficial" adventures from the Sherlock Holmes Collections.

The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes exhibit runs through September 30 at the University of Minnesota's Elmer L. Andersen Library.

In case you didn't know, the University of Minnesota Libraries holds the largest collection of Sherlock Holmes materials in the world.

Exhibit details

What: The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes

When: June 13 through September 30, 2016

Where: Elmer L. Andersen Library Gallery

Hours: The gallery is open during business hours at Elmer L. Andersen Library

Exhibit Curator: Tim Johnson

Exhibit Designer: Darren Terpstra

Watch this video preview of The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes exhibit, which highlights some of Mr. Holmes' mishaps, described by Dr. Watson and others, through art, artifacts, parodies, pastiches, and other "unofficial" adventures from the Sherlock Holmes Collections.

Wow your guests at your summer garden party this year!

In this episode of Read This Book!, Megan Kocher and Lisa Von Drasek discuss books for foodies that provide tips on growing food in your house, making sweet corn pancakes, and baking delicious pies. 

Find the reviewed books:

* Indoor Kitchen Gardening by Elizabeth Millard 

* From University of Minnesota Libraries

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

* Sweet Corn Spectacular by Marie Porter

* From University of Minnesota Libraries

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

* First Prize Pies by Allison Kave

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Wow your guests at your summer garden party this year! Megan Kocher and Lisa Von Drasek discuss books for foodies that provide tips on growing food in your house, making sweet corn pancakes, and baking delicious pies. On this episode of "Read This Book!" from the University of Minnesota Libraries, Kocher and Von Drasek discussed the following books: "Indoor Kitchen Gardening" by Elizabeth Millard; "Sweet Corn Spectacular" by Marie Porter; and "First Prize Pies" by Allison Kave.