Louise Erdrich’s new novel, “LaRose,” begins with the elemental gravitas of an ancient story: One day while hunting, a man accidentally kills his neighbor’s 5-year-old son. Fresh Air For March 4, 2020: Novelist Louise Erdrich Hear the Fresh Air program for March 4, 2020 The National Book Award-winning author of “The Round House” and more than a … Mar 11, 2020 - 10:37pm Patrick Gourneau, Louise Erdrich’s grandfather, is the person on whom the main character of Erdrich’s new novel, “The Night Watchman,” is based on. Upon the publication of Louise Erdrich's "Future Home of the Living God," two renowned authors discuss their dark imaginings, the vulnerability of human rights, and "perfect" women. Two years ago, Louise Erdrich thought she would never write again. Louise Erdrich tells student writers to ‘go for the big stuff’ and ‘don’t let up’ during lecture at Haskell Other News.