Pen Pals presents Richard Russo May 15, 2009

Richard Russo is best known for the best-seller Empire Falls, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2002 and was adapted into the acclaimed HBO mini-series, starring Paul Newman, Ed Harris, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Helen Hunt. His six other novels include Mohawk, The Risk Pool, Nobody’s Fool, Straight Man, and most recently, Bridge of Sighs. He has also written numerous screenplays including Twilight, Keeping Mum, and The Ice Harvest, as well as the teleplay for Empire Falls.

Pen Pals is a presentation of The Library Foundation of Hennepin County, working to support excellent services and innovative programs at a Hennepin County Library near you. Pen Pals celebrates its 12th season this fall with a stellar lineup of literary figures. Our venue at Hopkins Center for the Arts offers great sound and sight lines for the entire house, as well as nearby restaurants and convenient parking.

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