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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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Recipe of the week: Plum poppy seed muffins
A lot of our Top Picks in Cookbooks come from professionally trained chefs, but few come from foodies as obsessed with perfection as The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman. Writes Cooking columnist Sybril Pratt, “If Deb is an unknown … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Tamarind-Mezcal Margarita
The recipes from Frontera: Margaritas, Guacamoles, and Snacks by Rick Bayless have me wishing I’d joined the seasonal exodus to Mexico or the Caribbean. Whether you are lucky enough to have parked yourself by a pool or are cranking the … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Jayne Ann Krentz
The January Top Pick in Romance is the newest in Jayne Ann Krentz’s Dark Legacy series, the “imaginative and exciting” psychic romance Dream Eyes. This sizzling paranormal adventure stars psychic counselor Gwen Frazier, who heads to a small town in … Continue reading
Dan Brown’s new novel coming in May
Robert Langdon, the brilliant Harvard symbologist from Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons (2000), The Da Vinci Code (2003) and The Lost Symbol (2009), returns in Brown’s next novel. Inferno will be published on May 14. The title was released this … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Pancetta, white bean and swiss chard pot pies
Deb Perelman’s The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook doesn’t claim easy, speedy recipes. It does, however, promise to-die-for dishes from an “obsessive” cook who “will fine-tune, twiddle and tweak until it’s just right, then share her culinary insights and inspirations with you.” … Continue reading
What to read after ‘The Fault in Our Stars’
John Green’s affecting The Fault in Our Stars has received almost non-stop attention since in publication in January of 2012—and even way before. It was a bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble six months before publication, and its popularity … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Puffy Grits
During the majority of the year, breakfast is a bowl of oatmeal and a mug of coffee on the way out the door. But on those lovely days off from work—especially if you’re playing host or hostess—it’s time to bring … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Margaret Maron
Love Southern mysteries? The Buzzard Table is the latest installment in Margaret Maron’s popular Deborah Knott series, and Whodunit columnist Bruce Tierney recommends it for its “homespun sweetness . . . [that] doesn’t detract from the edginess.” In this 18th … Continue reading
25 best book titles of 2012
A great title doesn’t necessarily ensure a great book, but there’s something to be said for a solid hook. The editors of BookPage have selected the 25 best book titles of 2012 (scroll down for the full alphabetical list): … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Robyn Carr
Robyn Carr has been sharing the stories of heartwarming romances in her wildly popular Virgin River series for 30 years. The 20th book in the series, My Kind of Christmas, is our December Top Pick in Romance. It’s a tale … Continue reading
