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Dwain Lee is back with a second book
Lee says he thinks there will be at least one more Dan Randolph book in the series. | Photo courtesy Dwain Lee
This time last year, I interviewed architect-turned-minister-turned mystery novelist Dwain Lee to talk about his debut book “Plausible Deception.” Now, his second book is about to hit shelves.
Like the book before it, “Sinner’s Prayer” follows a fictionalized version of Lee and his husband George Yu, a world-renowned violin maker. The first book was about a violin heist, but the second details the fallout of human remains being found underneath protagonist Dan Randolph’s church.
For Lee, this book is a way to investigate his own feelings as a Presbyterian minister nearing retirement — “the endgame of ministry,” as he puts it. But the musical themes from the first novel are still around. Lee had musicians select a track for each chapter, creating a soundtrack for the book you can listen to as you read.
“Sinner’s Prayer” is available for preorder, and is slated to release Monday, April 6.
Egg Hunt & Family Farm Days | Saturday, April 4-Saturday, April 25 | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $8+ | Grab tickets to hop out to an epic Egg Hunt on April 4, then join Family Farm Days on April 11, 18, and 25 to meet baby animals, enjoy wagon rides, and participate in loads of activities.*
The Cardinals Women’s Basketball team is bound for the Sweet 16 after a one-point victory over Alabama yesterday. The Cards will be playing Michigan later this week.
Eat
Cultured will begin serving food out of Copper and Kings starting next month after closing its Butchertown location in early March. It will continue to serve dine-in and take-out charcuterie boards with a similar menu. (Louisville Business First)
Legacy
The first woman superintendent of JCPS has been buried in Cave Hill Cemetery since 1936, but she received a marked headstone for the first time this week. Rose Philip Stonestreet was elected superintendent in 1898. (WHAS11)
Coming Soon
Tana, a new Taiwanese, Chinese, and American restaurant coming to the former Red Bud space in Germantown, is slated to be open in June. When it opens, the owner expects the restaurant to have a bar, private dining space, and a patio. (Louisville Business First)
Plan Ahead
The Iroquois Library will host two geneaology workshops next month: one on how to get started and one on navigating essential records like birth, marriage, and death certificates. If you can’t wait that long to start your research, check out our guide to other local genealogy resources.
Outdoors
The itinerary for this year’s TreeFest is out. This annual event will be held on Saturday, April 11 in Thurman-Hutchins Park. Highlights include an invasive plant removal project, tree giveaways, and birding hikes.
Edu
Considering grad school to help advance your career? Join the UofL College of Business for a quick virtual info session and explore flexible seated + online programs starting in August. Sessions happen every Friday at noon — bring your questions and discover the next step in your education journey. Register here.*
The Buy
A customizable body pillow for head-to-toe comfort. Seamlessly adjust the fill to your ideal level for plush, full-body support all night long. Plus, it’s machine washable + never loses its shape and softness after multiple washes.
Tickets are now on sale for the Louisville Zoo’s Spring Wildlife Photography class on Saturday, May 16. Visitors will get a chance to get up close and personal with smaller animals to practice shooting photos through glass, then work their way through to zoo to snap pictures of giraffes, monkeys, and gorillas. I’m planning to attend, so I hope to see you there.
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