Boston Book Festival

The Boston Book Festival is delighted and honored to present, for the first time at the festival, Louise Erdrich, acclaimed literary master and foremost writer of the Native American Renaissance. With works spanning poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature, Erdrich has built one of the most impressive bodies of work of any living American writer. Her career, marked by early honors like the Pushcart Prize and O. Henry Award, has continued to flourish with more recent accolades such as the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize, solidifying her trailblazing legacy. The Washington Post’s praise for The Night Watchman described Erdrich as writing “so beautifully that it’s tempting to forget how remarkable it is.” In its review of The Sentence, The Boston Globe declared that Erdrich “captivates with [a] striking and irresistible voice.” Now, with her latest novel, The Mighty Red, Erdrich tells a story of people living in Argus, North Dakota, making choices about love and family while dealing with the impact of environmental upheaval and the economic meltdown of 2008-2009. Exquisitely rendered with poignancy and wit, Erdrich “delivers a deliciously seductive masterwork.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review.) Come hear Louise Erdrich in conversation with Kate Tuttle, The Boston Globe’s books editor as they explore the themes of The Mighty Red and the richness of Erdrich’s oeuvre. Sponsored by The Boston Globe.