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'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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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
Recipe of the week: World’s Greatest Chicken Pot Pie
The American casserole is back on center stage “with a healthy helping of retro-chic and gourmet flair,” thanks to The Casserole Queens Cookbook by Crystal Cook and Sandy Pollock! Featured in our September Cooking column, the cookbook by two Austin … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Design*Sponge at Home’ by Grace Bonney
Creative maven Grace Bonney, the heart and mind behind Design*Sponge (one of the most popular design blogs ever), has released her first book! Design*Sponge at Home is packed with blog favorites as well as brand-new DIY projects, before-and-afters, flower arranging … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Louise Penny
Our top mystery pick for September is Louise Penny‘s latest Chief Inspector Gamache thriller, A Trick of the Light. Penny’s newest novel centers on a death in the Quebec art community. Clara Morrow’s art show is ruined when her childhood … Continue reading
10 years later
This Sunday marks the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. We have assembled a list of seven books that recall the events of that fateful day, each powerful reminders of heartbreaking tragedies and celebrated heroes. And as much as these books are about … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Parmesan Potato Gratin
One of our September cookbooks comes from West Texas–but these aren’t your everyday ranch-style meals. Louis Lambert shares “haute ranch cooking” in Big Ranch, Big City Cookbook, which “blends the bold, simple flavors of his cattle-ranching heritage with sophisticated cooking … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Night Circus’ by Erin Morgenstern
The Night Circus, Erin Morgenstern’s debut and one of our 25 most anticipated books for fall, is a tale of two magicians pitted against each other by Prospero the Enchanter in the astounding Cirque des Rêves. It’s an epic love … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Loveless Banana Pudding
It’s times like these when BookPage staffers are really proud to be in Nashville — when we’re enjoying the most amazing desserts from the Loveless Cafe. The iconic Southern restaurant is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new cookbook, Desserts … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Pigeon English’ by Stephen Kelman
I love stories of writers coming out of nowhere—and I mean nowhere—like the author of Pigeon English (HMH). Englishman Stephen Kelman worked jobs from house-cleaner to warehouse operative until he was inspired by news stories about British youth violence to write … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Watermelon Sorbet
In case you hadn’t noticed, we really love Jeni’s ice cream and couldn’t be more delighted for our August cooking column‘s top pick, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home. The following video and this week’s recipe are great reasons to … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Life Itself: A Memoir’
Life Itself: A Memoir by Roger Ebert Grand Central • $27.99 • ISBN 9780446584975 on sale September 13, 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert has written more than 15 books, worked for the Chicago Sun Times since 1967 and … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Before I Go to Sleep” by S.J. Watson
It’s sinister, it’s dark — it’s everything we’d hope from a debut thriller. S.J. Watson has crafted “unquestionably a suspenseful and gripping psychological thriller” of Before I Go to Sleep (Harper). Its premise is familiar yet decidedly unique — an … Continue reading
The big dogs in sci-fi
Saturday night’s Hugo Award ceremony at the World Science Fiction Convention celebrated some fantastic authors and illustrators, not to mention lovers of sci-fi and fantasy everywhere. Check out some of the winners: Best Novel: Blackout and its sequel All Clear … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Peter Spiegelman
Peter Spiegelman’s fourth and newest thriller, Thick as Thieves, is one of our Whodunit picks for August, and reviewer Bruce Tierney called it “genre-defining” and “twisty as a corkscrew.” No surprise there, as Spiegelman’s book is not only the story … Continue reading
