We’re thrilled that Rick Atkinson will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives in support of The Friends and libraries. In preparation for the big event, we asked Rick a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive.
Tell us something people might not know about you.
I’m an enthusiastic amateur gardener, partial to shade plants.
What is one thing about your book you are proud of and why?
The narrative historian’s task is to bring back the dead. As someone who has written about war for my entire professional life, I’ve got a lot to work with.
Tell us what you love about libraries.
A good library is like a time machine, able to transport readers with the turn of a page to places otherwise inaccessible.
Meet Rick and the rest of our bestselling lineup on October 12 at the RiverCentre in downtown Saint Paul!
