Meet Local Author Pat Harris at MSP Airport

Thursday, October 15, 2026 (MEA Thursday!)

MSP Airport - Open Book on the Main Mall

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Traveling for MEA weekend? Make a literary stop at Open Book and meet local author Pat Harris. He’ll be signing copies of his award-winning novel, A Season on the Drink—a heartfelt story of community, resilience, and redemption inspired by a real-life softball team in St. Paul. Pick up a copy for yourself or as a gift for the reader in your life!

 

Pat Harris Visits Beaverdale Books

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Beaverdale Books

2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Des Moines readers, meet Minnesota author Pat Harris and discover A Season on the Drink, his award-winning novel about unlikely teammates, unexpected friendships, and second chances. Inspired by a real-life St. Paul softball team, it’s a powerful reminder that community can change lives. Come hear the story behind the book, meet Pat, and take home a signed copy! Learn more.

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Twin Cities Book Festival

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Union Depot

214 4th Street E., Unit 120, Saint Paul, MN

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

​Join author Pat Harris at the Twin Cities Book Festival, where he’ll be selling copies of his award-winning novel, A Season on the Drink. This free event brings together more than 6,000 area book lovers. Stop by to meet Pat, pick up a signed copy, and celebrate the power of great stories and the connections they create!

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Book Release Day Signing

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Mancini’s Char House | 531 West Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN

400+ friends joined us to celebrate the launch of A Season on the Drink with book signings, light appetizers, and good conversation.

 

FilmNorth Reading & Conversation

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

FilmNorth | 2448 University Avenue West, Suite 104, Saint Paul, MN

This event was a special evening of reading, discussion, and Q&A about A Season on the Drink and the real-life story that inspired it.  For every book purchased, we donated the full sale to support Catholic Charities.

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Saint Paul Saints Game Book Signing

Friday, September 12, 2025

CHS Field | Downtown Saint Paul, MN

It was Teacher Appreciation Night, and we were at the game signing books and greeting Saints fans! All book sale proceeds that evening were donated to ServeMinnesota—an incredible organization that strengthens communities across our state through high-impact AmeriCorps programs. Their mission is close to my heart—I got my start in public service as a VISTA volunteer with Catholic Charities back in 1989, where I worked with those living at the Saint Anthony Residence. That’s where I first heard the incredible true story that inspired A Season on the Drink.

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Book Reading & Signing

Friday, September 19, 2025

Gladje | 13025 Lake Boulevard, Lindstrom, MN

During this intimate evening in Lindstrom, I read passages from the book and engaged in discussion about A Season on the Drink and the real-life story that inspired it.

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Heartland Fall Forum Event & Signing

Tuesday-Thursday, October 14-16, 2025

Marriott Downtown | Indianapolis, IN

We attended the Heartland Fall Forum, a premier trade show bringing together independent booksellers from across the Midwest and key players in the publishing industry. Over the three-day event, I connected with passionate booksellers, industry professionals, and fellow storytellers — all working to help bring this story to more readers!

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Twin Cities Book Festival Signing

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Union Depot | 214 4th Street E., Unit 120, Saint Paul, MN

We had a wonderful time participating in the Twin Cities Book Festival, joining fellow local authors and connecting with readers. It was great to share A Season on the Drink and have meaningful conversations with so many book lovers.

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King Coil Book Fair

Thursday, November 20, 2025

King Coil Spirits | 550 Vandalia Street, Saint Paul, MN

At the monthly King Coil Book Fair, I signed books at the Next Chapter Booksellers table. All proceeds went to support Read with Me Minnesota.

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Open Book MSP Author Event

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Open Book | MSP International Airport

I had a great time spreading holiday cheer at MSP Airport’s Main Mall on December 18 during the A Season on the Drink book signing! Travelers stopped by to pick up holiday gifts, share smiles, and make the day feel truly festive. A huge thank-you to everyone who came out—your support helped raise funds for the MSP Airport Foundation.

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Books 'N' Brews by Haven Books & Gifts

Monday, January 5, 2026

Lupulin Brewing Company | 570 Humboldt Dr, Big Lake, MN

I joined other local authors at Lupulin Brewing Co. for our first book event of 2026.

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​SubText Book Reading & Signing Event

Thursday, January 8, 2026

SubText Books | 6 W 5th St, Saint Paul, MN

We partnered with SubText Books for a reading of A Season on the Drink followed by a lively discussion about the story.

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Sarasota County Libraries Author Talk

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Community Room

300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL 34285

I enjoyed connecting with readers and library supporters in Sarasota to share the story behind A Season on the Drink.​

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Lit & Libations Author Fair

Thursday, March 19, 2026

King Coil Spirits

550 Vandalia Street, Saint Paul, MN 55114

My son, Daniel, and I participated in the monthly King Coil Book Fair to sign books and chat with readers.

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2026 DSM Book Festival

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Franklin Event Center

4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

I participated in the DSM Book Festival in early May. Sponsored by Beaverdale Books, this event brought together authors, readers, and book lovers of all ages for a full day celebrating stories and community.

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​Author Talk

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Onalaska Public Library

741 Oak Avenue South, Onalaska, WI 54650

​I traveled to the La Crosse area to speak at the Onalaska Public Library about A Season on the Drink. During this talk, I explored several themes, including addiction, redemption, and the transformative power of community.

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Midwest Book Awards

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Frey Theater, St. Catherine's University

Saint Paul, MN

A Season on the Drink won the 2026 Midwest Book Award in the Literary, Historical, & Contemporary Fiction category! This honor recognizes outstanding books published by independent presses across the Midwest.

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