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Don Smithmier: The Narrows 1
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Literature Talk
Rising artist

Don Smithmier: The Narrows

October 20

At SubText Books

Core,聽Saint Paul

馃摎Arrive early to browse the curated local selection
馃挰Ask staff for personalized reading recommendations

Don Smithmier visits to discuss his debut novel, The Narrows. Set against the quiet backdrop of the Northwoods, the story follows a man navigating life and rebuilding after tragedy in small-town Wisconsin.

Author reading
Local literature
Independent bookstore
Book launch
Free

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