January 2006
In This Issue
FIRST PERSON
January BookPage interviews:
Kaye Gibbons The long-awaited sequel to Ellen Foster
Jesse Kellerman Literary scion makes his fiction debut
Lisa Fugard The haunting legacy of apartheid
Louis Sachar Author discusses life after 'Holes'
Meet the Illustrator Kadir Nelson shares advice for children
Meet the Author James Grippando, in his own words
FEATURES
Stephen King Master of horror returns to his roots
Well Read Julian Barnes' new novel brings a slice of forgotten history to life
Self-Help Starting over for the New Year
Healthy Living Tips and tricks for aging well
Behind the Book Best-selling author James McManus takes his medicine
Benjamin Franklin The 300th anniversary of a legend's birth
Personal Finance For all ages
FICTION
The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster
Turning Angel by Greg Iles
The People's Act of Love by James Meek
The Conjurer's Bird by Martin Davies
The Queen of the Underworld by Gail Godwin
If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern
A Taxonomy of Barnacles by Galt Niederhoffer
Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex
NONFICTION
Memoir
White on Black by Ruben Gallego
Biography
Consuelo & Alva Vanderbilt by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart
The Wit in the Dungeon by Anthony Holden
Sports
The Super Bowl edited by Ken Leiker and Craig Ellenport
History
The Greater Generation by Leonard Steinhorn
The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan
Comedy
Dave Barry's Money Secrets by Dave Barry
Advice
Cure for the Common Life by Max Lucado
Bad Childhood, Good Life by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
| CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Snowy Days: Books to celebrate winter
First Snow by Bernette Ford
Ice Bear: In the Steps of the Polar Bear by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Gary Blythe
Cold Paws, Warm Heart by Madeleine Floyd
Bess and Bella by Irene Haas
Illustrated
The Stars Will Shine by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke
Just in Case by Judith Viorst and illustrated by Diana Cain Bluthenthal
A Dangerous Engine by Joan Dash and illustrated by Dusan Petricic
Ugly by Donna Jo Napoli and illustrated by Lita Judge
Middle & Teen
All Rivers Flow to the Sea by Alison McGhee
Copper Sun by Sharon Draper
Flashcards of My Life by Charise Mericle Harper
THE AUTHOR ENABLERS
Resolutions for good writing
AUDIO
The spoken word: Sukey's favorite audio books
BOOK CLUBS
Selections in new paperback releases
WHODUNIT?
This month's mysteries
ROMANCE
Judging a book by its cover
COOKING
Starting with the best
BookPage's own Magic 8-Ball answers all
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