Interim editor | Books

Interim books editor Chris Hewitt previously worked at the Pioneer Press in St. Paul, where he wrote about movies and theater.

Armed with a degree in the lucrative field of history, Chris has written for publications that vary from a small-town newspaper to a city magazine to national sites. He's probably reading a good book right this minute.


Adultery leads to murder and kidnapping in two gripping true-crime books

NONFICTION: Marriages that fell apart in 2000 and in the 19th century have more in common than you might think.


Cats will share the spotlight with other pets at one of two Twin Cities video festivals

Animals and their antics will be featured at CHS Field in St. Paul. MSP Film's fest in Minneapolis will be about finicky and funny felines.


Minnesota authors blaze trails with children's books that address gender

LOCAL FICTION: Both "A Family Tree" and "Telephone of the Tree" features characters whose gender is not easily defined.


Big names Kate DiCamillo, Louise Erdrich, Edwidge Danticat and Alice Hoffman are Talking Volumes guests

It's the 25th season for the Star Tribune and MPR's popular live series of chats with writers.


Read these 8 books set in Minnesota exactly where they take place

From Summit Avenue to Stillwater, you can immerse yourself in settings explored by Abby Jimenez, Louise Erdrich and other authors.


Four Minnesota writers each have 3 (or more!) books out this year. How did they do it?

Kao Kalia Yang, Kate DiCamillo, Marcie Rendon and Ty Chapman didn't sleep much.


Get your supper club on, find bike paths and nature trails in Stillwater writer's 'Exploring the St. Croix'

LOCAL NONFICTION: TikTok sensation Angie Hong will visit area libraries, and walk-and-talk at Franconia Sculpture Garden, to spread the word about her new book.


When Brian Freeman gets stuck while writing a Robert Ludlum 'Bourne' book, he kills someone

LOCAL FICTION: The longtime Minnesota resident has two thrillers on the way in the next three months.


You've heard of food trucks and flower trucks. Ever heard of a book truck? If a Chaska woman has her way, you will.

This summer, she's bringing her Little Charity Book Truck to farmers markets, coffee shops and community festivals in the Twin Cites.


5 must-read crime novels offer thrills, chills and armchair globe-trotting

FICTION: No passport or bullet-proof vest is required to enjoy the latest from Flynn Berry, Juan Gomez-Jurado and Jacqueline Winspear.