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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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The great Kate (Atkinson)
A throwaway mention of a new Kate Atkinson novel in 2010 had me Googling up a storm this morning. Sure enough, Amazon.co.uk has a listing for Started Early, Took My Dog—a fourth Jackson Brodie novel—pubbing with Doubleday on August 19.** … Continue reading
Catching up with 'Cranford' and Elizabeth Gaskell
We at BookPage seem to be slightly obsessed with PBS’s literary programming. (OK, maybe it’s just me.) Another great miniseries is up to bat starting this Sunday: “Return to Cranford.” It’s a sequel to the 2008 series based on Elizabeth … Continue reading
Title tweet from Meghan McCain
Earlier this week, Meghan McCain shared the title of her upcoming book on Twitter. (Read from the bottom up.) Other recent Twitter updates from McCain include I don’t care how un-politically correct it is, I love walmart. really sad to … Continue reading
Louis Sachar's next step
This just in: Louis Sachar has signed with Delacorte to publish his first YA novel since 2006′s Small Steps. The new book, which will be out on May 11, 2010, is called The Cardturner and was inspired by Sachar’s own … Continue reading
Ann Beattie's new novella
After five years of silence, acclaimed American writer Ann Beattie will return to fiction this June. Her upcoming release, Walks With Men (Scribner) is described as an “intense” novella that captures New York in the early 1980s (when Beattie came … Continue reading
Men in 2010?
2009 was a big year for the female literati, with new releases from major talents like Margaret Atwood, A.S. Byatt, Lorrie Moore, Jayne Anne Phillips and Alice Munro. But in 2010, when it comes to anticipated fiction releases from literary … Continue reading
A New Year's Day giveaway
Happy New Year! To set the tone for 2010, we’re giving away the paperback version of one of 2009′s hottest mystery debuts. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is the first in a new series starring precocious preteen … Continue reading
Hilary Mantel goes beyond Wolf Hall
The novel Wolf Hall has gotten more than its fair share of press this fall and winter—Booker Prize notwithstanding, it also earned a place on our top 10 fiction list and a glowing review from contributor Lauren Bufferd—but I couldn’t … Continue reading
From best to worst
Now that we’ve shared our best books of 2009 with you, it’s time to let loose the snark. The Guardian went first with an article about the worst books of the decade earlier this month, which made me think: what … Continue reading
What are you reading? Holiday edition
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or just celebrating a couple of days off, we’re betting this long weekend will contain at least a few hours of reading time for most of you. It certainly will for me. Snug in my suitcase: … Continue reading
12 books of Christmas: Bird-Watching Answer Book
There’s someone on my holiday list who would be a perfect match for this book—and she’s not going to be happy that we’re giving a copy away (sorry Grandma)! But in the spirit of Christmas that’s exactly what we’re doing. … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: The Children's Book
If you’re looking for something to give the literature lover in your life—the reader in the family who likes nothing more than to get lost in a big story—look no further. A.S. Byatt’s The Children’s Book is a masterful look … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: Last Night in Twisted River
OK, so choosing a John Irving novel for our 12 books of Christmas series isn’t exactly going out on a limb—the book was one of the most anticipated releases of the fall and got some serious attention back in November, … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: The Secret Lives of Buildings
Any architecture or history buff would be pleased to find The Secret Lives of Buildings under the tree. Through the eyes of first-time author Edward Hollis, an architect who specializes in restoring historic buildings, readers will discover that iconic structures … Continue reading
