» There will be a fourth printing of Painting Missouri: The Counties en Plein Air by Billyo O’Donnell and Karen Glines, a book that features seven years of research, painting and writing. The entire art collection represented on its pages will be on display at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild in Clayton during the month of August. O’Donnell set out to paint outdoor scenes on location in each of the state’s 114 counties, plus the city of St. Louis. The images capture intimate and well-known spots, like the Lover’s Leap in Hannibal and the view of St. Louis from the rooftop of the Cathedral Basilica. The artwork is paired with Karen Glines’ historical information about each county and notes from O’Donnell’s creative experiences. From $39.50, available online
» Join a local author on a trail of intrigue—right in our own city! Curtis Krusie of Kirkwood recently launched his second novel, Reflections in the Mist, inspired by his travels through the Caribbean and his lifelong love of architecture. The practicing commercial real estate professional combines organized crime, sailing and architecture in his story about architect Grey Cavanaugh and his girlfriend, Misty Sommer. The couple has worked on a new skyscraper for the St. Louis skyline, but when the FBI comes to them regarding a mysterious death, they realize there is much more to the project than they realized. $12.99, amazon.com
