Star Tribune Books

04/29/2023

Here I am, first day on the job as books editor of the Strib. Wow, this job has aged me! This note is to let you know that as I retire, I am letting this page go dormant. Please look for book reviews on the StarTribune Variety page, instead, with other entertainment news. And please follow Chris Hewitt -- -- on Twitter! He will take over books now, and he is going to do a bang-up job. Love love love.

04/29/2023

A books editor says goodbye.

Bookmark: A books editor says goodbye to the best job ever

04/29/2023

The Strib's Erica Pearson chats with Drew Brockington in advance of his Talking Volumes appearance on May 6--and he confesses that despite writing tons about cats he is, himself, allergic to them!

Graphic novelist is set to appear at Talking Volumes event in Rochester.

04/29/2023

The Strib's wonderful Laura Yuen talks with Jody Lulich about his new memoir, "In the Company of Grace."

Our pets give our lives purpose, a truth Jody Lulich knows all too well.

04/29/2023

"Old Flame" by Molly Prentiss is both a critique and a celebration of artistic ambition. Reviewed for us by Jackie Thomas-Kennedy.

FICTION: "Old Flame" is both a critique and a celebration of artistic ambition.

04/29/2023

"Silver Alert" by Lee Smith is about end-of-life considerations--but it's also warm and human and sometimes funny. My review is here.

Don't miss

04/29/2023

Scott Chaskey claims a place for humanity in the messy, intricate web of life. "Soil and Spirit" is reviewed for us by Pamela M. Miller

NONFICTION: Scott Chaskey claims a place for humanity in the messy, intricate web of life.

04/29/2023

The true story of an American diplomat, an Afghan writer and a dangerous escape from Taliban rule. Our review of Mitchell Zuckoff's "The Secret Gate" is by Laura McCallum.

NONFICTION: The true story of an American diplomat, an Afghan writer and a dangerous escape from Taliban rule.

04/29/2023

This gripping crime novel follows a woman's search for her missing daughter. Our review of Dennis Lehane's "Small Mercies" is by Malcolm Forbes.

FICTION: This gripping crime novel follows a woman's search for her missing daughter.

04/29/2023

In this intimate, epic novel, three generations in a South Indian family live under a watery curse. Our review of Abraham Verghese's "The Covenant of Water" is by Ellen Akins, Author

FICTION: In this intimate, epic novel, three generations in a South Indian family live under a watery curse.

04/26/2023

Louise Kennedy, Maggie O’Farrell and UCD’s Priscilla Morris give list a strong Irish flavour

04/23/2023

Fairy tale and folklore expert Jack Zipes will be at Magers & Quinn Booksellers April 25 to discuss his new books.

Don't Miss

04/23/2023

'Greek Lessons,' by Han Kang is a tender look at how we approach the world when our means of perception and expression are impeded.

FICTION: A tender look at how we approach the world when our means of perception and expression are impeded.

04/23/2023

'Breakup: A Marriage in Wartime,' by Anjan Sundaram, is
a crucial work of wartime reportage.

NONFICTION: A crucial work of wartime reportage. But the marriage never comes quite as alive on the page as the war that ultimately destroys it.

04/23/2023

Charles Frazier's "The Trackers" tells of a journey through Depression-era America in search of a missing woman and the truth about her mysterious past.

FICTION: A journey through Depression-era America in search of a missing woman and the truth about her mysterious past.

04/23/2023

Four collections of poetry focus on the wild world, race, motherhood and how words can turn into power.

POETRY: Four collections focus on the wild world, race, motherhood and how words can turn into power.

04/23/2023

David Grann's "The Wager" is a soaring literary accomplishment and seductive adventure tale.

NONFICTION: "The Wager" is a soaring literary accomplishment and seductive adventure tale.

04/21/2023

Here comes Wordplay 2.0! After two years virtual and one year of sabbatical, the The Loft Literary Center writers festival returns, pared to one day, moved to July, and with a long list of notable writers--national and regional--to tempt you.

The summertime celebration of reading, writing and all things book moves from May to July.