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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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Author Archives: Lynn, Editor
A Caldecott for Daisy
Last week, author-illustrator Chris Raschka won the 2012 Caldecott Medal—the children’s book equivalent of an Oscar—for his touching picture book, A Ball for Daisy. Which made us wonder: What was it about this particular book that led the awards committee … Continue reading
A new novel from Richard Ford
For those of you getting a very early start on your next summer reading list, we have a suggestion: Canada, the first novel in more than five years from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford. Ford’s new publisher, Ecco, an imprint … Continue reading
Lauren Myracle: at the center of a media storm
I met Lauren Myracle at a crowded book party in New Orleans last summer, during the American Library Association’s annual convention. She grabbed my arm and insisted that I have a glass of champagne immediately. I had no idea who … Continue reading
A self-published author lives the dream
A former real estate agent in a small town near Nashville, D.B. (Debbie) Henson had dreamed of becoming an author since she was a girl. When she wrote her first novel, a murder mystery, her husband read the manuscript and … Continue reading
One more National Book Award finalist
The finalists for the National Book Award were announced this morning, but something apparently didn’t go according to plan in the announcement for Young People’s Literature. A spokesperson for the National Book Foundation told BookPage by phone a few minutes … Continue reading
A magical mix of 7 new series for kids
Series fiction for children doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. Some parents and teachers look down on series (Goosebumps, Animorphs, The Baby-sitter’s Club, etc.) as less than stellar examples of fine literature. But let’s get real: Children love a … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Apothecary’ by Maile Meloy
In recent years, droves of adult authors have tried their hands at writing books for children and teens, with mixed results. (Let’s just say that writing for kids without being condescending, preachy or boring is not as easy it looks.) … Continue reading
Monday contest: The Story of Charlotte’s Web
Thanks to a family vacation in May, I got an early start on the beach reading season with a week of sun, sand, waves and books. Though I read some fiction, the book I enjoyed the most was Michael Sims‘ … Continue reading
A character who’s out of this world
It’s been a busy year so far for Ben Hatke, a talented young artist and writer who has not only seen the publication of his first book, Zita the Spacegirl, but also celebrated the arrival of his fourth daughter, Ronia … Continue reading
Famous Titles for $500 please, Alex
The critical reaction to Jonathan Safran Foer’s second novel, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, was decidedly mixed (Michiko was scathing), but I loved the book. I think it remains one of the best fictional treatments of September 11, as seen … Continue reading
The mystery of Marcia Trimble
I was away at school in 1975 when I got a call from my mother in Nashville. A young girl had disappeared a few blocks from our home in the Green Hills neighborhood and an intense search for the child … Continue reading
Bluer than blue
The mood is somber at the BookPage offices this morning as the news sinks in that Nashville’s beloved bookstore, Davis-Kidd Booksellers, will close next month. We got word of the closing at the end of the work day on Thursday, … Continue reading
Will video kill the publishing star?
The first music video that appeared on the brand new cable channel MTV in 1981 was “Video Killed the Radio Star,” the story of a singer whose career tanked with the arrival of television. “Pictures came and broke your heart,” … Continue reading
Stocking the nursery bookshelf
In today’s mail, BookPage received a beautiful 25th anniversary edition of Tomie dePaola’s Mother Goose, published by Penguin Young Readers. When my daughter was a baby (she’ll turn 25 this fall), this wonderful volume of dePaola’s cheery artwork and classic … Continue reading
Feasting on children’s books
At what other formal occasion would you take a seat at your table in a grand ballroom and be greeted by a gaggle of giraffes on top of your plate? Only at the Newbery Caldecott Banquet, an annual event honoring … Continue reading
