Club Book announces new season of authors

Club Book, the program that brings authors to Twin Cities libraries, has announced the line-up for its next season, and the emphasis is on Minnesota writers.

From February through May 2013, eight authors will give talks in libraries from Anoka to Woodbury, including Minnesotans Lorna Landvik, Cheryl Strayed, Arthur Phillips, Brenda Langton and John Sandford.

For your planning purposes, here's Club Book's official line-up; all events are free and open to the public.

Club Book with Pam Houston: Tuesday, February 5, 7 p.m.

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Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Dr., Maplewood

Club Book with Lorna Landvik: Thursday, February 28, 7 p.m.

Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake

Club Book with Li-Young Lee: Monday, March 18, 7 p.m.

Saint Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Ave., Saint Paul

Club Book with Cheryl Strayed: Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m.

Central Park Amphitheater, 8595 Central Park Pl., Woodbury

Club Book with Cheryl Strayed: Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m.

Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley

Club Book with Arthur Phillips: Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m.

Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N., Stillwater

Club Book with Lorna Landvik: Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m.

Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Boulevard, Chanhassen

Club Book with Brenda Langton: Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m.

Hennepin County Library - Southdale, 7001 York Ave S., Edina

Club Book with John Sandford: Wednesday, May 8, 7 p.m.

Rum River Library, 4201 6th Ave., Anoka

Club Book with Benjamin Percy: Wednesday, May 29, 7 p.m.

Hennepin County Library - Southdale, 7001 York Ave S., Edina