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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: book club discussions
A great month for paperback releases
Each month, our Book Clubs column highlights three excellent paperback books that would make ideal fodder for provocative book club discussions. Our April 2013 Book Clubs column is particularly fruitful, as three of our favorite books from 2012 are now … Continue reading
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Do you already know and love Nancy Pearl? Then stop reading and enter to win a chance to talk to her right here! Nancy Pearl is probably the most beloved librarian in the United States; she’s the author of Book … Continue reading
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Reading for your book club and socializing with your group members is a lot of fun, but sometimes it can be tricky to find a book that no one has read yet and everyone will enjoy. Maybe you’ve already read … Continue reading
What’s next for Paul Murray
Paul Murray’s Skippy Dies, out in paperback today, is our September Top Pick for Book Clubs—no surprise for a novel that ranked #20 on our Best Books of 2010 list. The novel, Murray’s second, took seven years to write and was published … Continue reading
Pick it for your book club
A fact of life of working at a book review is that I am often asked for book club suggestions. True story: My typically easy-going grandmother once left an “urgent” voicemail. Channeling Miss Clavel, I had a sinking feeling that … Continue reading
Monday contest: Finally in paperback
We’ve all been there. You read about a book. You place a hold on the library—and groan when you’re #58 in line. You think about buying the hardback . . . but realize you’ve already bought five books this month … Continue reading
BookPage Podcast: Lionel Shriver’s ‘So Much for That’
Our latest BookPage podcast is now online! Eliza, Kate and I are discussing Lionel Shriver’s So Much for That with BookPage contributor Stephenie Harrison. Shriver’s work is always provocative, and this one was no exception. If there’s one thing we … Continue reading
November’s top pick for book clubs
Our November book club column also highlights a debut novel and the latest from Malcolm Gladwell—but the top paperback release this month, according to columnist Julie Hale, is “a fascinating exploration of gender, history and female friendship”—Tracy Chevalier’s Remarkable Creatures. … Continue reading
BookPage inaugural podcast: Beatrice and Virgil
After hearing a huge range of critical reactions to Yann Martel’s Beatrice and Virgil, BookPage editors Trisha, Abby, Kate and I decided to read the book for ourselves and discuss it in our first-ever BookPage podcast. Briefly, Beatrice and Virgil … Continue reading
