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
Minnesota’s Dolly Parton sends free books to kids throughout the state, just like the singer does
St. Louis Park author’s goal? To make Minnesota kids love reading.
September 16, 2024
Books
Duluth writer Sharon McMahon’s book is a fun dive into history, much like her podcast and Instagram
LOCAL NONFICTION: “The Small and the Mighty” shines spotlight on the folks who make history, but not history books.
September 16, 2024
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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
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‘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
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You’ve heard of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe? Welcome to ‘Olive Kitteridge’ writer Elizabeth Strout’s fictional Maine-iverse.
FICTION: Literary titans unite their powers for the first time, much like the Avengers, in her new book.
September 3, 2024
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Did the world’s first serial killer stalk Minneapolis? Caroline Woods’ historical novel explores.
LOCAL FICTION: His name was Harry Hayward and he lived in a Hennepin Avenue building that still stands.
September 2, 2024
Movies
What these 5 Minnesota-set movies teach the world about Minnesotans
If you want to know what Minnesotans are really like, take what Hollywood says about us with a grain of salt.
August 29, 2024
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New book by Minnesota writer is a thriller that raises awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women
LOCAL FICTION: Set up north, Marcie R. Rendon’s page-turner “Where They Last Saw Her” balances sadness with the joyful camaraderie of three Ojibwe women.
August 28, 2024
Books
You’ve heard of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe? Welcome to ‘Olive Kitteridge’ writer Elizabeth Strout’s fictional Maine-iverse.
FICTION: Literary titans unite their powers for the first time, much like the Avengers, in her new book.
September 3, 2024
Books
Did the world’s first serial killer stalk Minneapolis? Caroline Woods’ historical novel explores.
LOCAL FICTION: His name was Harry Hayward and he lived in a Hennepin Avenue building that still stands.
September 2, 2024
Movies
What these 5 Minnesota-set movies teach the world about Minnesotans
If you want to know what Minnesotans are really like, take what Hollywood says about us with a grain of salt.
August 29, 2024
Books
New book by Minnesota writer is a thriller that raises awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women
LOCAL FICTION: Set up north, Marcie R. Rendon’s page-turner “Where They Last Saw Her” balances sadness with the joyful camaraderie of three Ojibwe women.
August 28, 2024