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- 25 June 2013
'Sisterland' by Curtis Sittenfeld
Sittenfeld returns with the story of twin sisters: Vi, a professed psychic, and Kate, a wife and mother in denial of her talents. When Vi predicts a devastating earthquake is around the corner, Kate must decide whether to support her sister and out herself for the potential good of the community, or continue to ignore her own instincts.
'The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells' by Andrew Sean Greer
Greta Wells experiences three alternate lives during a therapy session, all with different secrets and losses, pain and happiness. Which one will she ultimately choose?
- 9 July 2013
'Fin & Lady' by Cathleen Schine
Fin is 11 when his parents die in 1964, and he is sent to live with his older sister, Lady. But Lady is a free spirit, and Fin soon realizes he's as much her caregiver as she is his.
'Amy Falls Down' by Jincy Willett
A sequel of sorts to her last book The Writing Class, Amy Falls Down also stars bitter novelist Amy Gallup. When an interviewer arrives shortly after Amy takes a nasty bump on the head, the resulting article—where Amy's rambling quotes are dubbed pure genius—turns around her failing career.
- 16 July 2013
'The Never List' by Koethi Zan
Zan's story of a young woman marked by the consequences of her time spent as the prisoner of a sadistic kidnapper is drawing lots of buzz already.
- 13 August 2013
'The People in the Trees' by Hanya Yanagihara
This ambitious first novel, billed as an "anthropological adventure," was a decade in the making and is already being compared to Norman Rush and Ann Patchett.
- 19 August 2013
'Archangel' by Andrea Barrett
It's been too long since the National Book Award-winning author released a book. This time it's a collection of short stories about scientific firsts—subject matter that Barrett fans love to see her sink her teeth into.
- 20 August 2013
'The Girl You Left Behind' by Jojo Moyes
Author of Me Before You, Jojo Moyes is back with another heartbreaking story of love and loss. A spellbind love story of two women separated by a century but united in their determination to fight for what they love.
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Recipe of the week: Molasses Ginger Cookies
Sometimes the title of a cookbook is just as good as the recipes inside, such as in the case of The Rosie’s Bakery All-Butter, Cream-Filled, Sugar-Packed Baking Book by Judy Rosenberg. After all, as much as it’s great to be … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘I Am Half-Sick of Shadows’ by Alan Bradley
Back in July, we gave a preview of Alan Bradley‘s newest Flavia de Luce novel, I Am Half-Sick of Shadows, including a truly charming excerpt (“Ali-kazam!“). The fourth novel in Bradley’s series finds plucky, 11-year-old sleuth Flavia in the middle … Continue reading
Monday contest: Critter books for kids
There’s something about Christmas that makes me reminisce about being a kid–or even doing my best to recreate favorite holiday moments (read: lots and lots of paper crafts). In honor of that childlike wonder inspired by the season (and all … Continue reading
Best Books of 2011, #34: ‘The Night Strangers’ by Chris Bohjalian
As part of our Best Books of 2011 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. Inspired by a creepy door in his own basement and story of Sully Sullenberger, best-selling author Chris Bohjalian took … Continue reading
Weekly links: Really bad lit sex, Literary Turduckens & a thriller-diller Great Expectations
Literary Review revealed their shortlist for the 2011 Bad Sex in Literature award on Tuesday, and the 12 nominees include 1Q84, 11/22/63 and The Land of Painted Caves. The winner will be announced on December 6. In the meantime, check … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Sautéed Scallops with Asparagus
Thanksgiving is all about the best family recipes–the ones that use the most butter and cream and are handwritten on ancient recipe cards. Like my grandmother’s corn pudding recipe—at the bottom she wrote, “Serve, eat & slap yo’ mama!” So … Continue reading
Best Books of 2011, #25: ‘The Astral’ by Kate Christensen
As part of our Best Books of 2011 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. The hopeful mutterings of a middle-aged man in the midst of a catastrophic divorce are somehow perfectly captured by a … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ’11/22/63′ by Stephen King
November 22, 1963—the day JFK was shot. Now, 48 years later, Stephen King transports readers—along with his main character—back in time in a quest to stop Kennedy’s assassination. Writes Managing Editor Trisha Ping: “This new novel stands out from King’s oeuvre … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Jaci Burton
Our November Romance column features Jaci Burton’s newest romantic suspense, The Heart of a Killer. It’s a story of murder and gritty romance featuring Special Forces soldier Dante Renaldi and police detective Anna Pallino. Columnist Christie Ridgway loved it: “These are … Continue reading
Oprah’s lasting effect
The Oprah Winfrey Show: Reflections on an American Legacy by Deborah Davis comes to bookstores today! Back in August, I gave a preview of the list of contributors, including Maya Angelou, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Elie Wiesel, Nelson Mandela and … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt’ by Caroline Preston
Scrapbookers and graphic novel fans alike will get a kick out of The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt by Caroline Preston. It’s a fictional memoir of a girl in the 1920s, illustrated with full-color collages. Our reviewer elaborates: “With postcards, news … Continue reading
The Star Wars blueprints have landed
Just in case you were planning on building your very own Millennium Falcon, you’re in luck. J.W. Rinzler, the executive editor of Lucasfilm and a New York Times best-selling author, has brought the blueprints from that galaxy far, far away … Continue reading
