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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: Children’s books
Special books for moms and kids
With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, we know that many of you are searching for a special gift to share with your mom. And since there are few better treats for a mom than the opportunity to read a … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Eleanor & Park’ by Rainbow Rowell
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell St. Martin’s Griffin • $18.99 • ISBN 9781250012579 Published February 26, 2013 Ages 13 and up Pretty much every YA novel that comes out these days has at least some element of romance. With … Continue reading
President’s Day reading
My husband can name all 44 U.S. presidents (without cheating)—a feat that never ceases to amaze me, especially when he works his way through Hayes-Garfield-Arthur-Cleveland. The late 19th century stumps me every time. So I’m spending this President’s Day brushing … Continue reading
‘Beautiful Creatures’ opens in theaters
Valentine’s Day, Schmalentine’s Day. For fans of the Castor Chronicles, today has little to with real love and much more to do with paranormal YA romance Beautiful Creatures. Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl’s Southern Gothic series were blockbuster novels in … Continue reading
Getting excited for ‘Out of the Easy’
Last night, BookPage had the pleasure of attending the Penguin launch party for Out of the Easy, the second novel from best-selling author Ruta Sepetys! Out of the Easy hits bookstores next Tuesday, February 12. Out of the Easy is … Continue reading
2013 Youth Media Awards
In our office we discuss and anticipate the announcement of the Newbery, Caldecott and Printz Awards with passion and glee—and let’s just say that this morning there was a fair bit of squealing when the ALA named this year’s recipients. … Continue reading
What to read after ‘The Fault in Our Stars’
John Green’s affecting The Fault in Our Stars has received almost non-stop attention since in publication in January of 2012—and even way before. It was a bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble six months before publication, and its popularity … Continue reading
The next generation of thriller readers
Sometimes, it seems like the phrase “YA trend” is an understatement. Topics don’t just become popular or frequent in teen lit—they explode. It’s like a game of musical chairs, and when the music stops, everyone wants the same chair. Lately, … Continue reading
Monday contest: The Giver Quartet
It has been nearly 20 years since the publication of Lois Lowry’s Newbery-winning novel The Giver. It remains one of the most beloved children’s books of all time—for kids and adults alike—which makes the publication of Son, Lowry’s final book … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Out of the Easy’ by Ruta Sepetys
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys Philomel • $17.99 • ISBN 9780399256929 On sale February 12, 2013 When we blogged about Sepetys’ new book a month ago, BookPage readers were so excited. So, in honor of Teen Read Week … Continue reading
Sandra Boynton goes country
Author/illustrator/greeting card writer/all-round creative genius Sandra Boynton stopped by the BookPage offices Tuesday during a break from her latest project — recording an all-country album of children’s songs. In her 30-year career, Boynton has sold a bazillion copies of beloved … Continue reading
Poolside with David Ezra Stein
It’s not often that I get to sit and talk with an author face-to-face without some kind of external pressure, something that creates a subtle tension that can be tough to break. Usually, there’s the gaze of a camera, or … Continue reading
YA trend report: Under the sea
These days, tales of mermaids in young adult fiction are a far cry from The Little Mermaid. Mermaids are more like monsters than princesses, and their stories are some of the most violent and graphic in the teen genre. Nevertheless, … Continue reading
New novels from Newbery winners
Try saying that three times fast! Today, Publishers Marketplace announced that Newbery Medal-winning author Kate DiCamillo‘s next book will come out on September 26, 2013. Titled The Illuminated Adventures of Flora and Ulysses, PM reports that it’s about “joy and … Continue reading
