The Star Tribune has just posted a rave review for Nicole Helget's new book The Turtle Catcher: "With "The Turtle Catcher," Helget exhibits the dual novel-writing chops of stylistic wordsmithing and compelling storytelling and stakes a claim for herself as a unique and exciting presence in Minnesota literature. More accessible and less artsy than Louise … Continue reading "The most promising local writer in years"
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Yeah, Baby!
I've always liked the various Len Deighton spy novels and thrillers (here), but I was unaware of his foray into the world of gastronomy. But now, thanks to this interview in the UK's Telegraph newspaper, I am on the edge of my seat awaiting the May release of "Len Deighton's Action Cookbook." According to the … Continue reading Yeah, Baby!
"For Coffee House Press, 2008 went very well."
Alan Kornblum, publisher of Minneapolis' own Coffee House Press, spoke to the blog Conversational Reading recently, as part of their "ongoing series of interviews with publishers on what the recession means for their business." It's a very interesting article if you want a glimpse into the business of book publishing. Alan is cautiously optimistic, and … Continue reading "For Coffee House Press, 2008 went very well."
Musings from Magers and Quinn 