Author Events

Join us as renowned North Dakota author Clay Jenkinson discusses his new book, "The Language of the Cottonwoods: Essays on the Future of North Dakota." Make sure to stick around to get your own copy signed!

Most people think the fae are gone. Most people are wrong.

Owen Williams wakes after a horrific car accident to find his wife is dead—and somehow turned into a gryphon—and his kids gone after a home invasion turned horribly wrong. Shattered and reeling, he vows to do whatever it takes to find them.

Come join us and our local and much loved artist and author, Max Patzner! Max will be releasing a new book on July 15th, and what better way to celebrate than with a party!

Join us for a great author event with Bruce Gjovig, the author of "Innovative Entrepreneurs from North Dakota." as well as "Innovative Entrepreneurs from North Dakota and Northern Minnesota." Both books will be available to sign at the event and if you had bought a copy previously from Main Street Books you are welcome to bring your copy to

 ANGILA WAS STABBED 44 TIMES. THIS WAS PERSONAL. On a November morning in 2015, Christopher Jackson waited for his fiancée, Angila Wilder, to pick him up from work as she always did. But this time, she didn't show-and Christopher's calls went unanswered. The police found what looked like a scene from a horror movie at their home ...

Join us at The Depot in Downtown Minot as we meet the author of the highly anticipated book "Wilder Intentions."

"This is WILD! Our first book is on the way! Wild & the Animal Band - A Book by MAX. It's a book, but it also comes with 5 wild original songs on CD.

 Carleen Matts-Behrends and Lisa Shaffner Sohn will be at Main Street Books for a book signing! Together they have written the book, #extraordinary: Ride the Waves and Share Your Story. There will be readings at 1:30 and 2:30. Following the readings there will be a Q & A for anyone who has questions! 

Paul Vang is an outdoor writer living in Butte, Montana.