Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Kim Barnes


On Wendesday, June 13th, award-winning author and professor Kim Barnes will discuss her latest book, In the Kingdom of Men. Barnes is the author of two memoirs and three novels, including the books Finding Caruso, A County Called Home, and In the Kingdom of Men. She was born and raised in Idaho and is currently a professor of English at the University of Idaho.

Her latest novel, In the Kingdom of Men, is a mystery centering on an woman from Oklahoma whose seemingly perfect marriage and rich life in Saudi Arabia is turned upside down when she suspects her husband of murder. Diana Abu-Iaber, author of Birds of Paradise says, ”… In The Kingdom of Men transports readers to the sands of Arabia and the recesses of the human heart.” Author Ellen Sussman says  “…this novel has it all: an intriguing story that thunders to a thrilling climax, characters who grab our hearts, gorgeous prose, and a setting that stuns the reader at every turn. Arabia!"

If you are interested in attending, the reading will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Auntie’s Bookstore on Main Ave. in downtown Spokane.

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