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SUMMARY:Jolabokaflod (Christmas Book Exchange)\, Author Event
DESCRIPTION:Join authors Tamara Dean and Anna Farro Henderson as they share their new books exploring climate\, community\, and the shifting character of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Dean’s Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless — praised as “luminous” and “fascinating” — traces her life in a rural Driftless landscape and the questions that rise when we care for the earth and each other. Farro Henderson’s Core Samples: A Climate Scientist’s Experiments in Motherhood and Politics\, a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award winner\, reveals vivid stories of how science takes shape\, finds its voice\, and enters public life. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://www.kqal.org/events/jolabokaflod-christmas-book-exchange-author-event/
LOCATION:Paperbacks & Pieces\, 429 Mankato Ave\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Winona,Culture,Education,History
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SUMMARY:Bookstore Romance Day: Ann Schreiber
DESCRIPTION:Today is the day for all romance lovers!  Visiting Author Ann Schreiber will be at Paperbacks & Pieces with her novel “Emily’s Next Chapter”.
URL:https://www.kqal.org/events/bookstore-romance-day-ann-schreiber/
LOCATION:Paperbacks & Pieces\, 429 Mankato Ave\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Winona,Culture,Education
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Kate Laack
DESCRIPTION:Kate is joining us after the release of her 2nd book: While the Coin is in the Air. Kate writes heartfelt women’s fiction. Books will be available at the event.
URL:https://www.kqal.org/events/author-event-kate-laack/
LOCATION:Paperbacks & Pieces\, 429 Mankato Ave\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Winona,Culture,Education
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SUMMARY:Author Richard Becker
DESCRIPTION:Drop by Paperbacks and Pieces to meet author Richard Becker as he stops in Winona on his cross-country book tour. He’ll be signing copies of his award-winning thriller\, Third Wheel\, and his collection of short stories\, About 50 States.\n 
URL:https://www.kqal.org/events/author-richard-becker/
LOCATION:Paperbacks & Pieces\, 429 Mankato Ave\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Winona,Culture,Education
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SUMMARY:2025 Indie Bookstore Day
DESCRIPTION:Independent Bookstore Day is being celebrated by Paperbacks and Pieces\, located at 429 Mankato Avenue. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and features a variety of activities\, including author meet-and-greets with Kathryn Sullivan\, Mary de Merle Schams\, and Benet Stoen. Attendees can enjoy food from the Chef’s Table food truck and participate in a Golden Ticket hunt for a chance to win a year of audiobooks from Libro.fm. The bookstore is also offering prizes\, discounts\, and other festivities to celebrate the day.
URL:https://www.kqal.org/events/2025-indie-bookstore-day/
LOCATION:Paperbacks & Pieces\, 429 Mankato Ave\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Winona,Culture,Education
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Mary De Merle Schams
DESCRIPTION:Join in as we welcome Midwest author Mary De Merle Schams\, sharing her engaging and insightful children’s book that empowers young readers on their journey of emotional growth. Through fun storytelling and practical wisdom\, this book is a game-changer for kids learning to navigate feelings like frustration\, anger\, and fear. \nDiscover how to build resilience\, master self-regulation\, and become a true social-emotional champion! Books will be available for purchase at the event. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with an inspiring local author and support young minds in developing essential life skills.
URL:https://www.kqal.org/events/author-event-mary-de-merle-schams/
LOCATION:Paperbacks & Pieces\, 429 Mankato Ave\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Winona,Culture,Education
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SUMMARY:Author Kody Green
DESCRIPTION:Kody Green is a motivational speaker\, mental health advocate\, and influencer with 1.5 million+ followers. He specializes in workplace mental health and is trained as a peer support specialist\, recovery coach\, and suicide prevention specialist.
URL:https://www.kqal.org/events/author-kody-green/
LOCATION:Paperbacks & Pieces\, 429 Mankato Ave\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Winona,Community Cause,Education
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Jennifer Stolpa Flatt
DESCRIPTION:Winona Cotter alum Jennifer Stolpa Flatt (class of 1990) will visit Paperbacks and Pieces to sell and sign copies of her book *Ungrieving: A Memoir of Emotional Abuse\, Loss\, and Relief*. In her memoir\, Jennifer shares her journey through a complicated relationship with her father\, Jim Stolpa\, who grew up in a nearby home with his sister Jo Ann. Jim Stolpa was well-known in the community\, serving for many years at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart as a minister and principal organist. Before moving away\, Jennifer and her sister Karen were both active musicians in the Winona area.
URL:https://www.kqal.org/events/author-event-jennifer-stolpa-flatt/
LOCATION:Paperbacks & Pieces\, 429 Mankato Ave\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Winona,Culture
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SUMMARY:Love Your Bookstore Day & Author Visits
DESCRIPTION:Jenny Baertsch will be here from 10am-1pm walking you through how to write a story. Feel free to stop in! \nShawn McGuire will be here from 3pm-6pm with her books and newest release: The Caretaker.
URL:https://www.kqal.org/events/love-your-bookstore-day-author-visits/
LOCATION:Paperbacks & Pieces\, 429 Mankato Ave\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Winona,Culture
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