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- 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.
- 25 June 2013
'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?
'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.
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Author Archives: Cat, Assistant Editor
Recipe of the week: Pumpkin & ginger soup
The Slow Cook Book by Heather Whinney is all about the thrifty and the nifty. Any of the 200 recipes in this collection can be done in a traditional oven or in a slow cooker. Sounds like a real staple … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Zoran Drvenkar
Our Mystery of the Month is original, twisted and gruesomely fascinating. Sorry by Zoran Drvenkar is a thriller unlike any other, in which a murderer manipulates an agency called “Sorry” that specializes in cleaning up other people’s mistakes. BookPage Whodunit … Continue reading
‘Catch-22′ turns 50 . . .
. . . so we’re celebrating with a contest! October 11 marked the 50th anniversary of Joseph Heller’s magnum opus, Catch-22. Though originally not well-received, it turned the genre of the war novel on its head with its black comedy … Continue reading
Matthew Pearl’s 19th-century Boston thriller
Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club, The Poe Shadow and The Last Dickens, has a new historical fiction novel coming to bookstores in February 2012. Pearl’s newest book, The Technologists, transports readers to the front lines of an unorthodox … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Kingdom of Childhood’ by Rebecca Coleman
One of the most unflinching books in October is Rebecca Coleman’s The Kingdom of Childhood. It dares to examine the relationship between a teacher and her student, and our reviewer called it “psychologically disturbing,” “controversial” and “a natural pick for … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Carroty Mac and Cheese
“Melissa Clark’s effervescent, inexhaustible enthusiasm for all things edible is wonderfully infectious. She really makes you want to drop everything, head for the kitchen and whip up an Upside-Down Polenta Plum Cake or Carroty Mac and Cheese.” That’s what our … Continue reading
Charlaine Harris goes graphic
The #1 best-selling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series has announced plans for a graphic novel trilogy! The first book is scheduled to be released in 2013. Charlaine Harris will pen the paranormal mysteries, titled Cemetery Girl, with teen thriller … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Holy Ghost Girl’ by Donna Johnson
When I moved to the South when I was 12, it was the first I had ever heard of revivalist churches or speaking in tongues. Holy Ghost Girl by Donna Johnson takes that controversial sector of American religion and sticks … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Tarte Tatin
Our Cookbook of the Month celebrates one of the great chefs of our time–Jacques Pepin! Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food honors Pepin’s 60 years in the kitchen with the best recipes. BookPage cookbook … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Susanna Kearsley
Our Top Pick in Romance this month is The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley, which came out on Monday. With “understated sensuality” and enthralling emotional dilemmas, The Rose Garden transports its readers back in time for a complex, aching romance. … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Hangman’s Daughter’ by Oliver Pötzsch
Duels! Witchcraft! Missing treasure! Murder! Mass hysteria! Fans of fast-paced historical fiction will love The Hangman’s Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch. Set in 1689, it is the story of the author’s own ancestors, a famous Bavarian executioner clan. It’s pure literary … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Laura Griffin
Snapped, the fourth novel in Laura Griffin’s Tracers series, is our Top Romance Pick for September! Writes our reviewer, “Electric chemistry between two believable and interesting characters coupled with the investigative details make this page-turner especially compelling.” After narrowly avoiding … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Out-of-the-Pan Peach Pie
Our Cookbook of the Month for September comes from the Loveless Cafe. If you’re not as lucky as we are and can’t take a drive down Highway 100–or simply want to bring it home for the family—Desserts from the Famous … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Language of Flowers’ by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
The Language of Flowers is “a story that needs to be told”—that of one of the 20,000 teens who grow too old for the foster care system and find themselves suddenly alone at age 18. Debut author Vanessa Diffenbaugh couples … Continue reading
