Read an excerpt from Louise Erdrich's "The Night Watchman"

Excited about Louise Erdrich’s new release but still waiting on a copy — or unsure whether you’re buying into the buzz?

Either way, Literary Hub has something you might enjoy: an excerpt from The Night Watchman, which came out Tuesday.

Erdrich’s novel is based on the author’s grandfather, who worked as a night watchman in rural North Dakota and also brought the fight against Native American dispossession to Washington, D.C.

You can read an excerpt of The Night Watchman on Lit Hub and also listen to an interview with Erdrich, done by Fresh Air’s Dave Davies.