"Minneapolis was just voted the nation’s most literate city. The reason so many writers and readers come from Minnesota is that there isn’t much else do to when you’re snowed in! No, I’m slightly kidding. But, when you visit, you will find Minneapoltins well-read and devoted to their independent bookstores. There is usually an author event, reading, book festival every night."

Photo used with permission courtesy of
the Loft Literary Center. (c) 2004.

--Sarah Anderson Caflisch
Administrator of the Loft Literary Center.
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