Author Archives: Trisha, Managing Editor

About Trisha, Managing Editor

Trisha likes European vacations and novels by and biographies of smart women. She often starts home improvement projects at inopportune times.

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The title of this post was probably the refrain of many an author in 2006, when they found themselves overshadowed by a certain 27-year-old female debut novelist. In 2005, six-figure deals for first novels were more common than they are … Continue reading

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Sittenfeld’s ‘Sisterland’ coming this summer

This just in: Curtis Sittenfeld is publishing a fourth novel on June 25, 2013. Sisterland (Random House) is the story of twin sisters: Vi, a self-proclaimed psychic, and Kate, a wife and mother who ignores her own clairvoyant talents. When … Continue reading

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Big news from Jhumpa Lahiri

The latest addition to our list of anticipated titles in a year of many long-awaited releases comes from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. Her second novel, following 2003′s The Namesake, will be published in the U.S. by Knopf on September … Continue reading

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Monday contest: Four short story gems

A couple of months back I posted about how 2012 was an amazing year for the short story and its many fans. If you’re someone who can’t get enough short fiction, this week’s contest is for you!  We’re giving away three … Continue reading

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What to read after ‘The Light Between Oceans’

Our readers chose M.L. Stedman’s August debut, The Light Between Oceans, as their #2

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What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Falling to Earth’ by Kate Southwood

Falling to Earth by Kate Southwood Europa Editions • $16 • ISBN 9781609450915 on sale March 2013 The debut novel from Kate Southwood is set in the 1920s Midwest, and opens just as a devastating tornado strikes a small town. … Continue reading

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Angelina and the WWII hero

Actress Angelina Jolie is the latest big name to be associated with the film version of Laura Hillenbrand’s 2010 bestseller, Unbroken. She’s in talks with Universal to direct the compelling life story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete-turned-POW and all-around … Continue reading

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Best Books of 2012: #5, ‘The Lifeboat’

As part of our Best Books of 2012 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. Part 12 Angry Men, part Lord of the Flies, Charlotte Rogan’s unforgettable debut is a haunting tale of survival. It’s … Continue reading

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What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘A Tale for the Time Being’

A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki Viking • $27.95 • ISBN 9780670026630 On sale March 12, 2013 Magical, playful, inventive and compelling, Ruth Ozeki’s third novel arrived like a breath of fresh air on my desk. A … Continue reading

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Best Books of 2012: #9, ‘Bring Up the Bodies’

As part of our Best Books of 2012 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. Hilary Mantel is a genius, full stop. Sequels often disappoint, but Bring Up the Bodies, which follows charismatic Thomas Cromwell … Continue reading

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Best Books of 2012: #3, ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’

As part of our Best Books of 2012 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. Novels dealing with painful subjects in a serious fashion might get more awards (not to mention nods from Oprah) but … Continue reading

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What to read after ‘Gone Girl’

Readers of our December issue know that we’ve dubbed Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl the breakout book of 2012. A word-of-mouth sensation, this novel is guaranteed to keep you on your toes—and have you talking about it to your friends. If Gone … Continue reading

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2012: A banner year for short stories

In my nearly 10 years at BookPage, I can’t remember a year that was as good for the short story as 2012. Things got off to a bright start in January, with the release of the startling, stellar Smut, a collection … Continue reading

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Lionel Shriver’s ‘Big Brother’

Here’s another “must add” to your 2013 reading list: Lionel Shriver’s Big Brother (Harper) will be published in June. Her middle-aged narrator, Pandora, lives with her husband and two teenage stepchildren in Iowa. Pandora, who comes from a family of … Continue reading

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Best Books of 2012: #1-25

Memo to the Pulitzer board: 2012 has been a year full of great reading, especially when it comes to fiction. When our editors finished stumping for their personal favorites and the votes were counted, our top 10 included three notable … Continue reading

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