Entertainment Editor/Digital Director

Erik Pedersen

A native Southern Californian who graduated from Cal Poly Pomona and Claremont Graduate University, Erik has worked as a digital and print journalist in the area for more than two decades.

Author and cardiologist Shirlene Obuobi is the author of “Die for Me.” (Photo credit Dee Speaks Visuals / Courtesy of Penguin Books)

‘Die for Me’ author (and cardiologist) Shirlene Obuobi prescribes romance

August 31, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

The Ghanaian American author describes balancing her medical career with writing and cartooning.

Tim Sullivan and the cover of "The Tailor."

How Sherlock Holmes and My Little Pony shaped Tim Sullivan’s DS Cross novels

August 25, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

After screen projects including a Shrek script, the author has just published his eighth crime novel.

Check out 12 books of translated crime and detective fiction for a fresh take on the genre. (Covers courtesy of the publishers)

12 crime, mystery and detective novels in translation to read this summer

August 10, 2026 at 11:25 a.m.

Need to take a trip abroad that doesn't require a passport? Commit to some crime.

Scott Broker is the author of “The Disappointment.” (Photo credit Martha Tesema / Courtesy of Catapult)

Why ‘The Disappointment’ author Scott Broker cut a line from his book

August 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

“The Disappointment” follows a grieving couple hoping to find some respite from their pain.

Here are 17 books arriving in bookstores August 2026. (Courtesy of the publishers)

17 new books for August 2026 including dogs, dragons, vampires and toads

August 5, 2026 at 10:36 a.m.

Best-selling writers and award-winning authors are publishing new fiction, nonfiction and more this month.

Colson Whitehead and the cover of "Cool Machine."

How ‘Cool Machine’ pulls Colson Whitehead back in for one last heist

August 4, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

He says he was inspired by some iconic films for the '80s-era conclusion of his Harlem trilogy.

James Wolff and the cover of "Spies and Other Gods."

The reason why ex-spies become spy novelists, revealed by a former spy

July 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

"Spies and Other Gods" author James Wolff, which is not his real name, answers The Book Pages questions.

Victoria Chang is the author of multiple books of poetry, including 2026’s “Tree of Knowledge.” (Photo credit Pat Cray / Courtesy of FSG)

Victoria Chang describes the loss at the heart of ‘Tree of Knowledge’

July 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The acclaimed poet discusses her new book, as well as art, nature and history.

20 new books of poetry to add to your 2026 TBR reading lists

July 16, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

What would happen if you read more poetry in 2026? Let's all give it a try and find out.

Ron Currie and the cover of "We Will See You Bleed."

‘We Will See You Bleed’ author Ron Currie on reading Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’

July 14, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

"A good story will always outgrow the container you put it in," the author says.

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