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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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Category Archives: author interviews
7 questions with . . . Elizabeth Hoyt
Our Romance of the Month is the fourth installment in Elizabeth Hoyt’s Maiden Lane series, Thief of Shadows. This historical romance is all double identities, forbidden romances and really hot love scenes. Writes romance columnist Christie Ridgway, “A sophisticated widow … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Linda Castillo
There’s just something about the Amish. Something about their culture that makes for touching romances and tales of friendship (not to mention a hilarious vampire mash-up). And there’s something about all that hard work and neighborly compassion that makes for … Continue reading
Suspense in New Orleans
The July issue of BookPage features a special extended column on six must-read mysteries—all written by women. In today’s edition of BookPageXTRA, we called out a seventh terrific thriller: Hell or High Water by Joy Castro. The novel takes place … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Daniel Friedman
Our June Mystery of the Month is Daniel Friedman’s brilliant debut Don’t Ever Get Old. Whodunit columnist Bruce Tierney classifies it as “Geezer Noir” and says it “is one of the most original and entertaining tales I have read in … Continue reading
Robert Goolrick’s haunting new novel
Robert Goolrick, the author of the hugely successful A Reliable Wife, dropped by the BookPage office a couple of months ago to talk about his new novel, Heading Out to Wonderful. The interview appears in our June issue, and I … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Elizabeth Lowell
If you knew the world was going to end on December 21, 2012, how would you spend this year? Elizabeth Lowell would spend it “with family and friends,” but the characters in her new romantic thriller Beautiful Sacrifice spend it … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Uninvited Guests’ by Sadie Jones
Sadie Jones, author of the award-winning The Outcasts, heads into new, weird territory with her third novel, The Uninvited Guests. The story takes place over a single day in the crumbling Sterne estate, somewhere in the pre-WWI English countryside. A … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . David Downing
There’s plenty of talk of summer reading lists as the days grow warmer and longer, but this time, I’m suggesting you add a whole series to your stack. Start with David Downing‘s Zoo Station and make your way through the … Continue reading
Chatting with YA authors!
We had a special treat at the BookPage office this week: YA authors Jen Calonita (author of Belles), Elizabeth Eulberg (author of Take a Bow) and Jackson Pearce (author of Purity) dropped by to say hello! I chatted with them … Continue reading
Living under the cat’s paw? Take his advice
“Dogs come when they’re called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” The above quote from Mary Bly is an absolute truism, and part of the charm of cats for the true cat lover. But sometimes you … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Suzanne Brockmann
You’ll never guess which fictional character Suzanne Brockmann would choose to have stranded on an island with her. “Mr. Spock. And I’ll take him as played by either Leonard Nimoy or Zachary Quinto. Both versions rock.” BookPage chatted with Brockmann … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Jens Lapidus
No, that’s not Don Draper’s younger brother. It’s Jens Lapidus, author of Easy Money, our April Mystery of the Month. Lapidus joins the ranks of superb Scandinavian thrillers with “the antithesis of a police procedural.” Easy Money delves into the … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Land of Decoration’ by Grace McCleen
Grace McCleen’s debut novel, The Land of Decoration, looks at the world through a unique set of eyes—those of a 10-year-old girl who has created a model of the Promised Land in her bedroom. It’s one of our most buzzed-about … Continue reading
