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- 21 May 2013
'And the Mountains Echoed' Khaled Hosseini
It’s been nearly 10 years since Hosseini’s dark horse debut hit, The Kite Runner, was published. He returns with (in his own words), “a multi-generational-family story as well, this time revolving around brothers and sisters, and the ways in which they love, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for each other.”
'Golden Boy' by Abigail Tarttelin
It's the story of the seemingly perfect Walker family—two successful parents and two handsome sons, Max and Daniel. But when Steve Walker launches a Parliament run, the family is pushed into the spotlight and a secret Max has been keeping is uncovered.
- 28 May 2013
'The Son' by Philipp Meyer
The Son is an epic story of power and dynasty in Texas over 150 years—and it's a modern classic.
- 4 June 2013
'Trans-Atlantic' by Colum McCann
This latest novel goes from 1849 to 1918 to 1998 and explores the relationship between America and Ireland, slavery and freedom and war and peace.
'Big Brother' by Lionel Shriver
Inspired in part by Shriver's own relationship with her brother, who died of complications from diabetes and obesity in 2010, this is an unflinching look at the toll of obesity on family relationships.
'Sparta' by Roxana Robinson
Robinson takes on the issue of soldiers returning to the home front. Conrad enlisted after college, served his time without major incident, and comes home to his girlfriend and family. But he is unable to ease back into everyday life—and his bitterness turns into anger that might have serious consequences.
- 11 June 2013
'The Engagements' by J. Courtney Sullivan
In her third novel, Sullivan looks at the idea of marriage and how it has changed—or not—over the decades, tying her story in to the 1940s De Beers ad campaign that made the diamond engagement ring a touchstone of American culture.
- 18 June 2013
'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' by Neil Gaiman
This new modern fable—which, at 192 pages, is more of a novella—tells the story of a man who returns to his native English village and suddenly realizes the cost of the horrible evil he fought as a child, with the help of Lettie Hempstock and her extraordinary mother and grandmother.
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David Mark on crafting the atypical thriller hero
Author David Mark introduced his unconventional protagonist, Detective Aector McAvoy, in his 2012 debut novel, The Dark Winter. McAvoy is back in Mark’s new thriller, Original Skin. In a guest blog post, Mark talks about the inspiration behind his gentle … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Italian Wedding Soup
Our May Top Pick in Cookbooks is Fabio’s Italian Kitchen by Fabio Viviani, an “old world, old school” celebration of Italian tradition. Fabio’s personal story of becoming a chef is great, and so are the 150 recipes. Writes Cooking columnist … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Richard Crompton
With his debut novel, Hour of the Red God, Richard Crompton introduces a new, wholly unique mystery hero to the scene: a Maasai cop, Detective Mollel. Whodunit columnist Bruce Tierney calls Mollel “outwardly ritually scarred, inwardly emotionally scarred and always … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Vanilla Carrot Cream Tart
The Chefs Collaborative is a national chef network that started the conversation on food production and sustainable, environmentally friendly food. The Chefs Collaborative Cookbook “celebrates the positive effect their message continues to have with a collection of 115 local, seasonal … Continue reading
‘The Never List’ in the news
It’s always creepy when books come out at the same time that the real-life equivalent is splashed across the news. The most memorable example of this is Room: Emma Donoghue’s 2009 novel was published only a few weeks after Jaycee Dugard … Continue reading
Five mysteries for history buffs
Mysteries/thrillers and historical fiction are two of the most popular genres for BookPage readers, so it’s only natural to love books that are both. Great historical mysteries (or, because it’s so fun to say, “history-mysteries”) are the perfect mix of … Continue reading
Monday contest: Win 10 thrillers!
It’s been way too long since we’ve given away a stack of 10 thrillers—so this week, one lucky BookPage reader will win this selection of mysteries! Here’s what’s included: The Andalucian Friend by Alexander Soderberg A Delicate Truth by … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Spaghettini Fritters
The esteemed editors of the Italian classic The Silver Spoon have compiled 50 regional Sicilian recipes and more than 150 full-color photos of countryside and kitchen in Sicily, a “tribute to this storied, sun-drenched land and its vibrant, varied table.” … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . James Thompson
Finland’s best-selling international crime writer isn’t actually Finnish. While he has lived in Finland for 15 years, James Thompson is actually a Kentucky native—but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a Nordic noir favorite. The newest book in his Inspector … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Risotto with Peas
Family Table: Favorite Staff Meals from Our Restaurants to Your Home by Michael Romano and Karen Stabiner is our Top Pick in Cookbooks for April! Well-fed workers make happy workers, so before preparing delicious meals for hungry patrons, restaurant staff … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Elizabeth Boyle
The second book in Elizabeth Boyle’s Rhymes With Love historical romance series is And the Miss Ran Away With the Rake, a clever Regency comedy of errors. Miss Daphne Dale responds to a newspaper advertisement looking for a “sensible lady … Continue reading
