Chris Hewitt
Critic / Editor
BooksArmed 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.
Latest from Chris Hewitt
Books
Louise Erdrich’s new novel is about ‘ridiculous, awkward, magical’ love
The Pulitzer Prize winner will discuss “The Mighty Red” with Kerri Miller on Tuesday at a Talking Volumes event
September 26, 2024
Books
From a boy and his dog to a detective in St. Paul, these are the books we can't wait to read in October.
New books by Minnesota authors Pete Hautman and Larry Millett are among this month’s most eagerly awaited titles.
September 25, 2024
Books
Review: Minneapolis writer Kate DiCamillo is back with ‘The Hotel Balzaar,’ and it may be her best book yet
Local fiction: It’s about a lonely girl, an elderly countess and the power of stories.
September 25, 2024
Movies
Twin Cities Film Festival features Oscar contenders plus a movie shot in the metro
Stars Daisy Ridley and Josh Duhamel will be in attendance at the mid-October event in St. Louis Park.
September 21, 2024
Books
Duluth podcaster and "America's government teacher" Sharon McMahon highlights unsung heroes in new book.
Local nonfiction: “The Small and the Mighty” shines spotlight on the folks who make history, but not history books.
September 18, 2024
Books
Much like Dolly Parton, St. Louis Park's Abby Cooper is on a mission to give kids free books to enjoy
St. Louis Park author’s goal? To make Minnesota kids love reading.
September 16, 2024
Books
Musician Peter Himmelman takes a turn for the literary with book about faith and wonder
LOCAL NONFICTION: He’ll discuss “Suspended by No String” Sept. 25.
September 14, 2024
Books
‘My roommate shot me in the head,’ St. Thomas student recounts in new memoir
LOCAL NONFICTION: This excerpt from “Friendly Fire” counts down the minutes after he was shot in the head.
September 4, 2024
Books
Duluth podcaster and "America's government teacher" Sharon McMahon highlights unsung heroes in new book.
Local nonfiction: “The Small and the Mighty” shines spotlight on the folks who make history, but not history books.
September 18, 2024
Books
Much like Dolly Parton, St. Louis Park's Abby Cooper is on a mission to give kids free books to enjoy
St. Louis Park author’s goal? To make Minnesota kids love reading.
September 16, 2024
Books
Musician Peter Himmelman takes a turn for the literary with book about faith and wonder
LOCAL NONFICTION: He’ll discuss “Suspended by No String” Sept. 25.
September 14, 2024
Books
‘My roommate shot me in the head,’ St. Thomas student recounts in new memoir
LOCAL NONFICTION: This excerpt from “Friendly Fire” counts down the minutes after he was shot in the head.
September 4, 2024