It has been 8 years since Colorado writer Kent Haruf published a novel, but we’re happy to hear that the author of Plainsong and Eventide will be back in 2013. Benediction (Knopf) will be published on March 5.
From the catalog:
When Dad Lewis is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he and his wife must work together, along with their daughter, to make his final days as comfortable as possible, despite the bitter absence of their estranged son. Next door, a young girl moves in with her grandmother and contends with the memories that Dad’s condition stirs up of her own mother’s death. A newly arrived preacher attempts to mend his strained relationships with his wife and son, and soon faces the disdain of his congregation when he offers more than they are used to getting on Sunday mornings. And throughout, an elderly widow and her middle-aged daughter do all they can to ease the pain of their friends and neighbors.
Haruf is an expert at depicting small-town life, and this sounds like a powerful tale of faith and community. As he told us in 2004, “I want people to think that they have been in the presence of real people.” We’re looking forward to meeting the real people in Benediction. Will you read it?
I have read both Harouf’s PLAINSONG AND EVENTIDE and enjoyed them so I will be reading his BENEDICTION.
I’ll read it!
I have read all Mr. Haruf’s books and loved each of them. Can hardly wait to get my copy of Benediction.
I loved Plainsong and Eventide I’m excited for his new novel
Thank God! I have been waiting and waiting. March cannot come soon enough.
I will definitely read Benendictions. I have read and reread Plain Song and Eventide many times . . . because after reading library editions I purchased my very own! I can’t wait for Benendictions.
Yes I will read it .. it sounds like a quiet winner to me.
I loved all his previous books and will definitely read this one, can’t wait for it!
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I love everything Kent Haruf writes, and I was very happy to read an advance copy of Benediction. It was like going home.
I have read all of Kents books and he is on my list of favorite books which I share with friends. I also meet Kent and his wife at my library in Gilbert for a 3 hour session.Wonderful! He also signed all my booksI Have been waiting for a long time for new book