Is there anything Sarah Vowell hasn't done? Contributing editor to Public Radio International's This American Life, a regular on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, music critic and author of audio books featuring the likes of Norman Lear, Vowell is also the acclaimed author of five books, including Assassination Vacation, a road trip to the tourist sites devoted to the murdered presidents. Her most recent book is The Wordy Shipmates, a history of American Puritans. Vowell also happens to be the voice of Violet in the Pixar Film, The Incredibles.
The Pen Pals Author Lecture series is the longest running and most highly regarded literary series in the Twin Cities. All proceeds benefit the Library Foundation of Hennepin County and the Hennepin County Library system. Purchase your Pen Pals tickets in advance and learn more about each program at: http://www.supporthclib.org/events-pen.html
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Added by Library Fdtn of Hennepin County on November 6, 2009