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Books

From novels to mysteries to YA, 45 books you'll want to read this summer

Our summer books guide highlights novels, mysteries and young-adult fiction.

By Laurie Hertzel and

Jamie Hutt

June 2, 2018 at 6:59PM

(Billy Steve Clayton — Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

about the writers

Laurie Hertzel

Senior Editor

Freelance writer and former Star Tribune books editor Laurie Hertzel is at lauriehertzel@gmail.com.

Jamie Hutt

Digital design director

Jamie Hutt is the digital design director, overseeing news design for the Minnesota Star Tribune's digital products. Hutt was a member of the team that developed the Minnesota Star Tribune’s first online service in 1994.