Laurie Hertzel

Senior Editor | Books
Phone: 612-673-7302
Laurie Hertzel is the books editor for the Star Tribune, which means she spends hours every day opening boxes, and each night lugs home more books than anyone could read in a lifetime. But she’s not complaining and knows exactly how lucky she is to be paid to read all day. (When she’s not opening boxes.)

Recent content from Laurie Hertzel

THE BOOKMARK: The latest from the local scene

Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Allsburg will discuss "The Chronicles of Harris Burdick" at the Fitzgerald.

Updated: October 29, 2011, - 01:19 PM

NONFICTION REVIEW: Katz's latest comes to grips with the loss of a pet

In essays and illuminating stories, Jon Katz reminds us that grieving the loss of an animal we love is natural.

Updated: October 25, 2011, - 01:52 PM

What’s your favorite holiday book?

Feel it? That chill in the air? It's not the weather turning -- it's the realization creeping up on you that you're going to have to start your holiday shopping soon. To get you in the mood, we're asking you to think back to the most memorable book you ever received as a gift. Memorable for good or, perhaps, for bad. Tell us what it was and why it was so significant. We'll run your memories Nov. 27, along with our holiday book recommendations.

Updated: October 22, 2011, - 06:00 PM

Ten questions for author Jane Yolen

300 books, plenty of rooms to write.

Updated: October 14, 2011, - 05:29 PM

Jewish Book Fair bringing in a dozen writers

The Twin Cities Jewish Book Fair (which is open to everyone, of course) is bringing in a fine slate of writers this fall and winter, including New Yorker writer Susan Orlean and novelist Myla Goldberg.

Updated: October 11, 2011, - 02:00 PM

Community read brings Michele Norris to Guthrie

Minneapolis community read brings Michele Norris to Guthrie

Updated: September 26, 2011, - 08:45 AM

Trillin, on writing and not re-reading

Ten questions for Calvin Trillin.

Updated: September 23, 2011, - 05:31 PM

THE BOOKMARK: The latest from the local scene

UM's MFA program gets high marks for quality.

Updated: September 16, 2011, - 07:58 AM

FIVE QUESTIONS: Author reveals her strategy, inspirations

Bonnie Jo Campbell, author of "Once Upon a River," will speak Thursday at the Loft.

Updated: September 14, 2011, - 07:30 AM

Fall books preview: Good new stuff from old familiar names

Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m: Alan Hollinghurst at Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls.Hollinghurst's newest novel, "The Stranger's...

Updated: September 12, 2011, - 10:00 AM

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