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- 21 May 2013
'And the Mountains Echoed' Khaled Hosseini
It’s been nearly 10 years since Hosseini’s dark horse debut hit, The Kite Runner, was published. He returns with (in his own words), “a multi-generational-family story as well, this time revolving around brothers and sisters, and the ways in which they love, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for each other.”
'Golden Boy' by Abigail Tarttelin
It's the story of the seemingly perfect Walker family—two successful parents and two handsome sons, Max and Daniel. But when Steve Walker launches a Parliament run, the family is pushed into the spotlight and a secret Max has been keeping is uncovered.
- 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.
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Monday contest: Fashion!
This week we have a treat for all you fashionistas (and all of you who need to buy gifts for fashion-lovers this season). Enter to win three gorgeous books from our November cover story: As BookPage contributor Jillian Quinn writes … Continue reading
A new thriller from Erin Kelly
Something fun came in the mail this week! I’m a big fan of Erin Kelly, the British suspense author whom Stephen King has compared to Daphne du Maurier. Kelly’s first novel, The Poison Tree, was described as “a stunning debut” … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Breed’ by Chase Novak
Breed by Chase Novak Mulholland Books • $25.99 • ISBN 9780316198561 Published September 24, 2012 I’ll admit that novels about monstrous parents and cannibalism are not usually my cup of tea, but what can I say? It’s Halloween, and sometimes … Continue reading
Good books for people who love Nashville
Living in Nashville, it’s easy to feel like this is our city’s “moment.” We already knew we were cool, but it doesn’t hurt the ole ego to read all those New York Times articles about our food scene and local … Continue reading
Old London Bridge comes alive on the page
David Madden is the author of more than 10 novels, including The Suicide’s Wife and Sharpshooter: A Novel of the Civil War. His latest book, London Bridge in Plague and Fire, brings to life the Old London Bridge, which began … Continue reading
Top 5 moments from the Southern Festival of Books
I can’t believe it’s been a week since the Southern Festival of Books! Now that I’ve had a few days to reflect on the experience of having 200 authors in Nashville—and running around like a chicken with my head cut … Continue reading
Clever cozies for mystery fans
I wrote on Tuesday that this week is unofficially Thriller Week at BookPage—but there are a lot of different flavors of suspenseful plots. For example, Bruce Tierney—our Whodunit columnist—favors “Nordic noir” a la Jo Nesbo or Henning Mankell. I can’t … Continue reading
Fun facts from Gillian Flynn
Gillian Flynn—the genius behind Gone Girl—spoke at the Southern Festival of Books on Saturday, October 13. I knew there would be a large crowd with a lot of questions at the talk, and I was not disappointed. Here are a … Continue reading
It’s thriller week at BookPage!
I am unofficially declaring this thriller week at BookPage, what with our awesome giveaway of 10 (count ‘em!) suspense novels, our thriller-themed BookPageXTRA and two new interviews with popular mystery authors. Also, it doesn’t hurt that The Twelve is finally … Continue reading
Monday Contest: Win 10 thrillers!
According to our 2012 Reader Survey, BookPage readers love suspense novels and mysteries more than any other genre. And what’s not to love? These books have complex, tightly-woven plots that keep you guessing and turning pages long past bedtime. Tomorrow’s … Continue reading
Kelly O’Connor McNees on mail-order brides
In her debut novel, Kelly O’Connor McNees imagined the life of Louisa May Alcott. It was “a compelling, heart-wrenching story about the difficult choices women face,” wrote reviewer Susan Schwartzman back in April 2010, and a “bittersweet, stirring debut.” More … Continue reading
Library Love Fest contest: Winners!
Remember the Library Love Fest contest we ran with HarperCollins’ library marketing team? Ten lucky readers won a free book for themselves, along with five free books for a library of their choice. Well, now we have the winners! I’ll … Continue reading
Fabulous lineup at the Southern Festival of Books
The Southern Festival of Books starts tomorrow in Nashville, and readers: If you live anywhere near our city, I recommend you come for a visit because this year’s festival is going to be truly awesome. There will be more than … Continue reading
Big names in the 2012 National Book Award Finalists
It seems like just yesterday that we finished last year’s literary awards season—and here it is, upon us again! This morning, the National Book Award Finalists were announced on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” Whereas last year the list of Fiction Finalists … Continue reading
