Mitch Albom
Minneapolis Central Library - 300 Nicollet Mall - Pohlad Hall, 2nd Floor
Every life touches another life, and there is no such thing as an unimportant person.
—Mitch Albom
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned and bestselling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster, and musician. His books have collectively sold 42 million copies worldwide and have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically acclaimed television movies. Tuesdays with Morrie (1997) spent four years on the New York Times bestsellers list and is one of the most successful memoirs ever published. His first novel, The Five People You Meet in Heaven (2003), was an instant number one bestseller that has sold more than six million copies worldwide.
Albom’s latest novel, Twice, takes readers on an unforgettable emotional journey through love, second chances, and the choices that define our lives. When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The only catch is, he must accept the consequences of his second try – for better or worse. As he grows up testing his ability, Alfie makes a choice that changes his life forever. In this latest tale from one of America’s favorite storytellers, Mitch Albom is at the top of his powers. A love story that is enchanting, probing, and clairvoyant in the matters of the heart, Twice will make you think, weep, and burst with love from beginning to end.
Mitch Albom lives with his wife in Detroit, Michigan. He is rooted in philanthropy, having founded multiple charities in the metropolitan Detroit area. Albom regularly raises money for literacy projects and serves on the board of various charities.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required. Use the links at the top of the page to register for either the in-person event or virtual option.
This event takes place at the Minneapolis Central Library in Pohlad Hall on the 2nd Floor. Pohlad Hall doors open at 6 p.m. for general admission seating. Registrants must check-in for seating by 6:20 p.m. After this time, any open seats will be released to our standby queue.
Order the author's featured book from bookselling partner Magers and Quinn. The book will also be on sale in the event lobby, and a book signing will take place following the talk.
In-Person Event: Accessible and companion seating are available at all Talk of the Stacks events. Check with a staff member or volunteer upon arrival to request this seating. For all other requests, including ASL interpretation services, please email FriendsEvents@hclib.org at least two weeks prior to your event.
Virtual Option: Closed captioning is provided for all virtual Talk of the Stacks events. To use closed captioning during a virtual program, click the "CC" icon and select "Show Subtitles."
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