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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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Monday contest: The Giver Quartet
It has been nearly 20 years since the publication of Lois Lowry’s Newbery-winning novel The Giver. It remains one of the most beloved children’s books of all time—for kids and adults alike—which makes the publication of Son, Lowry’s final book … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Pumpkin Pecan Flan with Roquefort
Our October Cookbook of the Month is My Beverly Hills Kitchen by Alex Hitz! Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt shares why this Southern cookbook, in a sea of Southern cookbooks, really stands out: “It’s Southern food on Alex’s terms, revived, revamped … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Four-Step Chicken Piccata
Melissa d’Arabian, host of the Food Network’s popular “Ten Dollar Dinners,” has “taken a tough, practical stand on savvy shopping for delicious, $10 dinners for four” in her new cookbook, Ten Dollar Dinners. It’s all about using ingredients wisely—gives new … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Out of the Easy’ by Ruta Sepetys
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys Philomel • $17.99 • ISBN 9780399256929 On sale February 12, 2013 When we blogged about Sepetys’ new book a month ago, BookPage readers were so excited. So, in honor of Teen Read Week … Continue reading
Southern Festival of Books: Authors in the Round
One of our favorite parts of the Southern Festival of Books is the Authors in the Round dinner on Friday night. Each table is paired with an author, and each guest at the table receives a copy of the author’s … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Jo Nesbø
Maybe you’ve been a loyal Jo Nesbø fan since his first book, The Bat, came out in 1997 (kudos on knowing Norwegian). Maybe you picked up The Redbreast when our whodunit columnist introduced us to police detective Harry Hole. Maybe … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: My ultimate macaroni and cheese
The recipes in David Venable’s debut cookbook, In the Kitchen with David, promise to “warm your heart, stir your soul, and happily fill your stomach.” Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt found it to be “warm, chatty” and defined by its devotion … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with White Wine Vinaigrette
Cheap meals don’t have to consist of Easy Mac and fast food. As proven by Melissa d’Arabian’s cookbook, Ten Dollar Dinners, it’s possible for a family of four to eat inexpensive, savvy meals. Writes cooking columnist Sybil Pratt, “She’s gathered … Continue reading
Monday contest: Louise Erdrich’s ‘The Round House’
Our October cover story is The Round House, Louise Erdrich’s 14th novel and the story of 13-year-old Joe Coutts coming of age on a North Dakota reservation in 1988. This week, FOUR BookPage readers will receive a copy of this … Continue reading
Poolside with David Ezra Stein
It’s not often that I get to sit and talk with an author face-to-face without some kind of external pressure, something that creates a subtle tension that can be tough to break. Usually, there’s the gaze of a camera, or … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Wheat Berry Salad with Oranges, Cherries and Pecans
There are plenty of vegetarian cookbooks out there, but Vegetarian Cooking: At Home with The Culinary Institute of America stands at the top of the list! Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt writes, “This prestigious culinary academy’s take on making meatless meals … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Joseph Anton’ by Salman Rushdie
Joseph Anton by Salman Rushdie Random House • $30 • ISBN 9780812992786 In stores September 18, 2012 On February 14, 1989, Salman Rushdie (Midnight’s Children) received a call from a BBC reporter telling him that Ayatollah Khomeini put out a … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Eloisa James
Eloisa James has put her Regency romance twist on a handful of fairy tales: Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, the Princess and the Pea. Her newest novel and our Romance of the Month, The Ugly Duchess, puts a sexy spin … Continue reading
YA trend report: Under the sea
These days, tales of mermaids in young adult fiction are a far cry from The Little Mermaid. Mermaids are more like monsters than princesses, and their stories are some of the most violent and graphic in the teen genre. Nevertheless, … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Sopa Azteca
Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt calls The Mexican Slow Cooker “mother’s little helper” for its easy translation of Mexican dishes to slow cooker prep. She also calls it the Cookbook of the Month, and with delicious recipes like this one, it’s easy … Continue reading
