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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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Author Archives: Trisha, Managing Editor
Dick Francis, 1920-2010
The popular Welsh novelist and former RAF pilot and jockey died yesterday at his home in the Grand Cayman islands. His son, Felix, who collaborated with his father on four recent novels, says: “My brother, Merrick, and I are, of … Continue reading
Love story contest winner
The Random Number Generator has chosen a very suitable number for our love story giveaway: 14. Congratulations to commentator Angelo Crapanzano, who suggested we add Irene Hannon’s Rainbow’s End to our list of love stories we can’t forget. Keep an … Continue reading
Meet Stephanie Plum
. . . Katherine Heigl. Variety reports that the “plum” role of buxom bounty hunter in the film version of Janet Evanovich’s One for the Money will be played by the “Grey’s Anatomy” star. It’s been a long time coming; … Continue reading
Inside 'Murder in the Magic City'
British author Andrew Grant hit the thriller scene in a big way with his 2009 debut, Even. Starring rogue spy David Trevellyan, the novel was a favorite of Whodunit columnist Bruce Tierney, among others, and marked the launch of a … Continue reading
Big bucks for Bray
We were happy to hear that Libba Bray has signed a contract with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers to write a new YA series for major bucks—$2 million, rumor has it. Editor Megan Tingley (who also publishes Stephenie Meyer) … Continue reading
No money? No problem: 5 cheap and easy home renovation ideas
Jennie Bentley is the author of the best-selling Do-It-Yourself home renovation mysteries from Berkley Prime Crime. She doesn’t just write about home renovation, she lives it—working as a renovator and real estate assistant as well as a writer. Today, Jennie … Continue reading
Kenzie & Gennaro are back baby back — in 2011
Now better known for his standalone successes like Shutter Island, Mystic River and The Given Day, Dennis Lehane made his fiction debut in a more conventional manner—writing a stellar detective series. Boston PIs Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro hit the … Continue reading
From comics to film: Joann Sfar
French graphic novelist Joann Sfar, best known for comics like the acclaimed Rabbi’s Cat, is moving into a new medium in 2010. His first project: A biopic of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, which has debuted to rave reviews in France. … Continue reading
Jane Smiley's 'Private Life'
A new release from Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley is always a big deal, and Private Life, her first novel since 2007′s Ten Days in the Hills, is no exception. The book, which will be published by Knopf on May … Continue reading
Three years to Gabaldon
For Outlander fans, this week brought good news and bad news. First, the good news: Last week, Diana Gabaldon sold the 8th book in the saga to her current publisher Delacorte. Bad news: The new book won’t be published until … Continue reading
Yann Martel cover, discovered
Three months before the April 13 release date, the cover for Yann Martel’s second novel has been revealed! And so, a monkey and a donkey in the desert take the place of a boy and a tiger on a life … Continue reading
What we're reading Wednesday
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane Morrow, 2005 With a movie adaptation set to hit theaters in just a month, now felt like the right time to finally read Dennis Lehane’s best-selling suspense novel, Shutter Island. Nothing creeps me out more … Continue reading
Buzz book of the summer?
One of the more anticipated novels of the year just hit the BookPage offices, and so far it more than justifies the hype. Justin Cronin’s The Passage was inspired by his 9-year-old daughter—she asked him to write a novel about … Continue reading
French feud
One of the more interesting literary stories floating around the blogosphere these days comes from France, where two of the country’s most respected female authors are once again disputing a charge of plagiarism in the public eye. Back in 2007, … Continue reading
