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'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.
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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.
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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 Impossible Lives of Greta Wells' by Andrew Sean Greer
Greta Wells experiences three alternate lives during a therapy session, all with different secrets and losses, pain and happiness. Which one will she ultimately choose?
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Sittenfeld returns with the story of twin sisters: Vi, a professed psychic, and Kate, a wife and mother in denial of her talents. When Vi predicts a devastating earthquake is around the corner, Kate must decide whether to support her sister and out herself for the potential good of the community, or continue to ignore her own instincts.
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Category Archives: Children’s books
Cute kids win books in Reading Corner
Every edition of Reading Corner (BookPage’s e-newsletter that focuses on kids and teen books) includes a giveaway—anything from a collection of spooky teen novels to back-to-school picture books. A few issues ago, the lucky winner was Teresa Fussell, Library-Media Specialist … Continue reading
He’s back!
. . . Greg Heffley, that is. Jeff Kinney’s eagerly-anticipated Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5, The Ugly Truth, is on sale today. (Woo-hoo!) BookPage contributor Alice Cary traveled to Kinney’s house in Massachusetts to conduct an interview for our … Continue reading
Gary Ross to direct ‘The Hunger Games’
Variety reported yesterday that Gary Ross‘s deal to direct the movie adaptation of The Hunger Games is “all but done.” Ross’s other directing credits include Pleasantville and Seabiscuit (based on the book by Laura Hillenbrand)—which just might be my family’s … Continue reading
YA debut from a romance star
Roxanne St. Claire, author of 25 books—including category romance; romantic suspense; chick lit; and Edge of Sight, one of BookPage’s romance picks for November—has signed a deal to write her first YA novel. It’s called Don’t You Wish and will … Continue reading
Your picks for Halloween books for kids
Tomorrow’s edition of Reading Corner is all about spooky books for Halloween—from a thought provoking picture book from Jon J Muth to the latest teen novel by Rick Yancey. It was a lot of fun to put this issue together … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Jane’
Jane by April Lindner Poppy • $17.99 • ISBN 9780316084208 On sale October 11, 2010 Set Jane Eyre during contemporary times–and turn Mr. Rochester into a rock star–and you’ve got Jane, the smart and sexy new teen novel from April Lindner. … Continue reading
Surprises among the National Book Awards Finalists
Pat Conroy announced the National Book Award Finalists today at the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home in Savannah, Georgia. There are certainly some surprises on the list—small press representation; an absence of Jonathan Franzen; the presence of rocker Patti Smith—along with … Continue reading
Accept Me: Transgender characters in teen literature
On Saturday I had the pleasure of moderating a panel at the Southern Festival of Books here in Nashville. The panel’s topic was transgender characters in books for teens, and the panelists were Ellen Wittlinger, author of Parrotfish (2007), and … Continue reading
RC subscribers could win signed Liz Kessler books!
Most of you know that BookPage produces a bimonthly e-newsletter about kids and teen books. But did you know that in that newsletter we give away BIG prizes? In tomorrow’s edition of Reading Corner, we’re giving away the complete works … Continue reading
Win a SIGNED copy of Alexandra Adornetto’s ‘Halo’
Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to interview Alexandra Adornetto about Halo, her New York Times best-selling book that’s the start of a new trilogy. It’s always exciting to meet authors, but it was a special treat to chat … Continue reading
Hanging out with Jeff Kinney
Today we got word from Abrams Books that a Diary of a Wimpy Kid balloon will debut in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. More than 50 million people will watch the parade on TV, in addition to 3.5 million … Continue reading
Cover art unveiled for Steifvater’s ‘Forever’
Forever, the final book in Maggie Stiefvater‘s best-selling Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy, doesn’t come out until July 12, 2011—but yesterday the jacket was unveiled on Scholastic’s blog and Steifvater’s LiveJournal: Christopher Stengel, Associate Art Director of Scholastic, has designed … Continue reading
Happy Mid-Autumn Moon Festival!
Did you know that today is the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival? This holiday falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar. It is a time to celebrate the end of the harvesting season, gather to watch … Continue reading
