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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
A new novel from Newbery winner Clare Vanderpool
Clare Vanderpool won the 2011 Newbery Medal for her novel Moon Over Manifest—a surprise to a lot of readers, as Vanderpool was a debut author. When I saw her speak at ALA in New Orleans last summer, she had the … Continue reading
Behind a book’s makeover: Part 2 (from the designers)
Yesterday, author Gabrielle Zevin told us about her dystopian teen novel, All These Things I’ve Done—which underwent a makeover between the hardcover and paperback editions. Today, we hear from the designers behind the makeover. Two Creative Directors worked on All … Continue reading
Behind a book’s makeover: Part 1 (from the author)
Gabrielle Zevin’s All These Things I’ve Done is a YA novel that takes place in New York City of 2083. Anya, the main character, is the daughter of a notorious chocolate crime boss. (In this age, chocolate and caffeinated beverages … Continue reading
Best Children’s Books of 2011
At last, our editors have made their choices for the best children’s books of the year, from picture books to middle grade to young adult titles. It wasn’t easy to decide, but after we roared our terrible roars, and gnashed … Continue reading
Monday contest: Critter books for kids
There’s something about Christmas that makes me reminisce about being a kid–or even doing my best to recreate favorite holiday moments (read: lots and lots of paper crafts). In honor of that childlike wonder inspired by the season (and all … Continue reading
All about ‘The Scorpio Races’
It’s been a big year for fans of Maggie Stiefvater. The final book in her Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy, Forever, came out in July . . . and just last week she released a new stand-alone book, The Scorpio … Continue reading
Lauren Myracle: at the center of a media storm
I met Lauren Myracle at a crowded book party in New Orleans last summer, during the American Library Association’s annual convention. She grabbed my arm and insisted that I have a glass of champagne immediately. I had no idea who … Continue reading
Talking to Sara Zarr about ‘How to Save a Life’
Exciting news: Sara Zarr’s fourth novel, How to Save a Life, is on sale today! Zarr’s first novel, Story of a Girl, was a National Book Award finalist, and her third novel, Once Was Lost, was described in BookPage as … Continue reading
Holly Black’s ‘never-ending blood party of revelry’
Big news for fans of Holly Black! The author of The Spiderwick Chronicles has signed a deal to write a new book called The Coldest Girl in Coldtown. This story is set in the “not-so-distant future” and is about a … Continue reading
2-day countdown—you could win 20 kids’ books!
(This is a re-post from a week ago! ‘Cause I don’t want you to miss out on 20 free books..) This is just a friendly reminder from a fellow book addict who likes free stuff: Have you noticed this ad … Continue reading
10-day countdown—you could win 20 kids’ books!
This is just a friendly reminder from a fellow book addict who likes free stuff… Have you noticed this ad at the top of our website, then told yourself you’d enter the contest next time you visit the site? Well, … Continue reading
Enter to win a box of 20 kids’ books
Noticed this on our website? That’s right. Sign up for our e-newsletter about children’s and teen books, and you’ll be entered to win a box of 20 books! The winner can choose between picture books, middle grade or YA titles, … Continue reading
Tom Angleberger and Darth Paper’s epic battle
If you’re a die-hard reader of BookPage, you probably already know that each issue includes a hand-illustrated Q&A with a children’s author-illustrator. In the past, we’ve featured some of the best in the biz, from Mo Willems to Jerry Pinkney … Continue reading
A magical mix of 7 new series for kids
Series fiction for children doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. Some parents and teachers look down on series (Goosebumps, Animorphs, The Baby-sitter’s Club, etc.) as less than stellar examples of fine literature. But let’s get real: Children love a … Continue reading
Chatting with Jonathan Auxier
I met Jonathan Auxier at the American Library Association’s conference in New Orleans this summer, where he told me (and a couple other BookPage editors) about his debut novel, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes. In the story, Peter Nimble … Continue reading
