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Amy Goetzman

Amy Goetzman writes about books, authors, libraries and the Twin Cities literary scene. She is a freelance writer and editor who has covered the arts for MinnPost, the Rake, City Pages, Star Tribune and Minnesota Monthly, as well as culture topics for Salon.com, The New York Times and Babble.com.

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Minnesota-raised writer Cheryl Strayed rings the bell — twice
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Minnesota-raised writer Cheryl Strayed rings the bell — twice

By Amy Goetzman | 07/10/12

'Minnesota is the home of my heart,” Strayed says. “I actually came back to work on the book."

Little Crow's wife and children at Fort Snelling. Photo courtesy MNHS
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War of 1862: Books, exhibit, discussions illuminate conflict

By Amy Goetzman | 06/28/12

On Saturday the Minnesota History Center will open its central U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 exhibit, which includes artifacts, documents and contributions by the descendants of people involved.

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Cartoonist Chris Monroe on writing, inspiration and Duluth

By Amy Goetzman | 06/26/12

Monroe used to be best known for her “Violet Days” strip; now there are children's books and an art exhibit.

House hunting with writer Matthew Batt
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House hunting with writer Matthew Batt

By Amy Goetzman | 06/21/12

In "Sugarhouse," Batt chronicles his search for the perfect home, and how he settled for the little crack house around the corner.

PRIMAL cover
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In 'Primal,' murderous brothers go on rampage in North Woods

By Amy Goetzman | 06/19/12

To some, Minnesota’s North Woods are a soothing antidote to the stresses of civilization. But to others, all that unpeopled wilderness is just plain unnerving.

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Larry Millett maps the ghosts of Twin Cities past

By Amy Goetzman | 06/14/12

His latest book, "Once There Were Castles: Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin Cities," shows us “a graveyard of sumptuous dreams.”

John Jodzio
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Beyond the shock factor: John Jodzio on writing, McSweeney's and a ceramic pig

By Amy Goetzman | 06/12/12

To read John Jodzio is to laugh. But it’s the sort of laugh that starts with a gasp, a laugh that is equal parts “I am highly amused” and “I can’t believe he actually wrote that.”

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7 burning questions for musician/novelist Dylan Hicks

By Amy Goetzman | 06/07/12

Writing and songwriting are all tangled up in Dylan Hicks' first novel, "Boarded Windows" (Coffee House Press).

Atina Diffley
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Gardens of Eagan farmer cultivates a page-turner

By Amy Goetzman | 06/05/12

Atina Diffley’s memoir is entitled "Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works" (University of Minnesota Press).

Arts & Culture

13 Minnesota books you really ought to read

By Amy Goetzman | 12/29/10
From "Sneaky Sheep" to "Shadow Tag," these selections show the breadth of Minnesota writers' output in 2010.