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- 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.
- 25 June 2013
'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?
'Sisterland' by Curtis Sittenfeld
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: fiction
10 utterly unforgettable moms in recent literature
With Mother’s Day less than a week away, there’s no better time than now to celebrate the memorable mothers from some of our favorite recently published books. Some are memorably good mothers, while some are memorably bad mothers. Some are … Continue reading
The sea, the sea
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, gee, I wish there were more novels about seafaring adventurers—well, this is your summer. Five—yes, five—upcoming books explore the ocean’s destructive and seductive powers, spanning centuries and featuring a very diverse cast of characters. … Continue reading
A new book from Jojo Moyes
We loved Jojo Moyes’ last novel, Me Before You—and so did you! So it’s a thrill to hear that the British author has another book coming on August 20. The Girl You Left Behind (Pamela Dorman Books) stars two heroines … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Reconstructing Amelia’ by Kimberly McCreight
When lawyer Kate Baron gets a call saying that her star-student teenage daughter has been suspended for cheating, she is shocked. But that’s nothing compared to what happens when she arrives at the school and is told that Amelia has … Continue reading
Fiction forecast: Summer 2013
2013 has already seen some amazing fiction—but wait, there’s more! Here’s a peek ahead at a few of the major summer releases. Which ones will make your TBR list? Tell us in the comments! JUNE The Engagements by J. Courtney Sullivan … Continue reading
Monday contest: Your Top 5 Books of 2013
If your weekend seemed to fly by too quickly—as they so often tend to do—and you’ve got the Monday blues, this week’s contest is sure to perk you up! Last week, we shared the list of Your Top 20 Books … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘NOS4A2′ by Joe Hill
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill ISBN 978-0062200570 • Morrow • $28.99 • 704 pages I like scary stuff—movies, roller coasters and, yes, books. My favorite horror novel is actually a tie between The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and ’Salem’s Lot … Continue reading
Your top 20 books of 2013 (so far!)
Back in January, we shared our list of 20 most anticipated books of 2013. Now it’s time to see the books that have had you buzzing this year. We’ve compiled the Top 20 books of 2013 (so far!)—based on the … Continue reading
2013 Pulitzer Prize winners
The winners of the 2013 Pulitzer Prizes for excellence in journalism and the arts were announced today. The top prize in fiction went to The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson, which was one of our Top Books of 2012. … Continue reading
Can you smell the ocean breeze?
If you’re counting down the days until summer arrives, we have just the books to make the wait substantially more enjoyable. Well known for creating compelling characters whose lives are relatable and realistic, best-selling author Sherryl Woods returns with a … Continue reading
A female astronomer’s struggle for recognition
On a trip to Nantucket in 1996, Amy Brill was intrigued by the story of a 19th-century young Quaker girl named Maria Mitchell, who pursued a life of math and science even though university training was not open to her. … Continue reading
