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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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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Full Body Burden’ by Kristen Iversen
Kids hear their fair share of little white lies—your little brother came from a stork, the Tooth Fairy gives you money for the molar under your pillow, etc. How’s this for a little lie: You’re safe and your backyard is … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Daniel Friedman
Our June Mystery of the Month is Daniel Friedman’s brilliant debut Don’t Ever Get Old. Whodunit columnist Bruce Tierney classifies it as “Geezer Noir” and says it “is one of the most original and entertaining tales I have read in … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Drip Beef
Our June Cookbook of the Month is really no surprise: Ree Drummond’s The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier is one of the biggest cookbooks this year! Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt loves how the “breezy, easy style informs these … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘American Triumvirate’ by James Dodson
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and American Triumvirate is a great combo of history and sports for dads who love hitting the links on a lazy afternoon. Veteran golf writer James Dodson shares the stories of Sam Snead, … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Plums in Brandied Coffee Syrup
Do you know what I love about the title of Alice Medrich’s Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts? The “sin” part of it is the ease, not the sugar. Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt loves Medrich’s style, too: “To prove that desserts can … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Elizabeth Lowell
If you knew the world was going to end on December 21, 2012, how would you spend this year? Elizabeth Lowell would spend it “with family and friends,” but the characters in her new romantic thriller Beautiful Sacrifice spend it … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Family Corleone’ by Ed Falco
It’s all family, business, loyalty and notorious offers in The Family Corleone. Written by novelist Ed Falco, it’s the prequel to The Godfather, based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo. The publisher sets the scene: “New York, 1933. The city … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Amped’
Amped by Daniel H. Wilson Doubleday • $25.95 • ISBN 9780385535151 on sale June 5, 2012 Daniel H. Wilson’s Robopocalypse might have been the most fun I’ve ever had while reading a book. (And I think Steven Spielberg agrees—movie coming … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Fear Index’ by Robert Harris
Our May Top Pick in Audio is The Fear Index by Robert Harris, which takes place on just one day—May 6, 2010, the day of the market “flash crash.” Dr. Alex Hoffman makes billions of dollars off his genius computer … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Kitchen Sink Chopped Salad
Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt has spent a lot of time looking at “Mom” cookbooks, or as she calls them, “solving-the-everyday-need-to-feed-the-family” cookbooks. Our Cookbook of the Month, The Mom 100 Cookbook, is one of the best. Its 100 recipes tackle all … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Uninvited Guests’ by Sadie Jones
Sadie Jones, author of the award-winning The Outcasts, heads into new, weird territory with her third novel, The Uninvited Guests. The story takes place over a single day in the crumbling Sterne estate, somewhere in the pre-WWI English countryside. A … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . David Downing
There’s plenty of talk of summer reading lists as the days grow warmer and longer, but this time, I’m suggesting you add a whole series to your stack. Start with David Downing‘s Zoo Station and make your way through the … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Olive Oil Cake with Tangerine Marmalade
The Newlywed Cookbook by Sarah Copeland is the perfect mix of elegant design and down-to-earth usefulness, making it a great gift idea for new couples. Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt says it’s “a lovely way to encourage culinary togetherness.” Pretty and … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Winter Journal’
Winter Journal by Paul Auster Holt • $26 • ISBN 9780805095531 on sale August 21, 2012 Thirty years after his breakthrough debut, the memoir The Invention of Solitude, Paul Auster returns to the medium in Winter Journal. With the hindsight of … Continue reading
