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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: fiction
Monday contest: Dead in the Family
Sookie Stackhouse’s 10th adventure goes on sale tomorrow. You know you want it! To win a copy, read our interview with Harris and tell us in the comments: Who moves in with Sookie in Dead in the Family? Contest closes … Continue reading
John Hart takes top Edgar Award
Last night the 2010 Edgar Allen Poe Awards were announced in New York City. The Edgars recognize the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television published or produced in 2009. The Last Child by John Hart took top honors for … Continue reading
May Bestseller Watch
This expanded version of the popular feature from the print edition of BookPage shares the release dates for some of the guaranteed blockbusters hitting shelves in May. Which May release are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the … Continue reading
Happy birthday, Harper
Yesterday was Harper Lee‘s 84th birthday. It’s a special year for the author of the “best novel of the century”—it’s the 50th anniversary of the publication of To Kill a Mockingbird. Although I haven’t read To Kill a Mockingbird since … Continue reading
A novel from Jennsylvania
Jen Lancaster has charmed readers with hilarious nonfiction books like Bitter is the New Black and Such a Pretty Fat. (Brief backstory: Lancaster was making a ton of money at a technology company before 9/11, and then she got laid … Continue reading
John le Carré and ‘Our Kind of Traitor’
British author John le Carré, who does spy suspense like few others, has a new book coming this fall—from a new publisher. His 22nd novel, Our Kind of Traitor, will be published by Viking on October 12. Though not much … Continue reading
Real-life suspense to dysfunctional family drama
This is a big week for book releases, so keep your eye on BookPage.com for a bunch of new content. I am especially excited about the following reviews and features (click the links to keep reading): Interview with Andrew Gross … Continue reading
The heart of an interview: my conversation with Emily Giffin
It’s always a treat to have the opportunity to speak with authors after you’ve read their books. So I was thrilled to interview Emily Giffin about her latest novel, Heart of the Matter, for our May issue. We mostly talked … Continue reading
‘Tinkers’ is coming
I can understand your disappointment if you got excited about Tinkers after hearing the buzz, and then logged into your favorite online retailer to buy the book—only to get messages like this:Well, this morning brought good news: PW reports that … Continue reading
Yann Martel + Kathi Appelt = cover déjà vu?
Yesterday some BookPage staffers were reviewing summer middle grade novels, and I couldn’t help but pause at the cover of Kathi Appelt‘s Keeper—and think of Katherine’s cover déjà vu series over at A Girl Walks Into a Bookstore. Compare: A … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: Tinkers
Tinkers by Paul Harding Bellevue Literary Press, January 1, 2009 Chances are, you had never heard of Paul Harding before the Pulitzer Prize announcement last week, when we won the fiction prize for Tinkers, published by Bellevue Literary Press. It … Continue reading
When trends collide
There have been a lot of mashups and boundary-crossing novels in fiction lately, but this one took me by surprise. Amish + Vampire = ??? Well, conflict, for sure, since it is unlikely that the Amish community looks on … Continue reading
Movie on the way for ‘Kevin’
Today, Kevin at The Millions made a strong case for Lionel Shriver as America’s best living novelist. The thoughtful post is worth a read, but the standout for me as a Shriver convert already was a throwaway mention of a … Continue reading
Beth Pattillo turns toward ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Beth Pattillo’s Jane Austen tributes have been a hit with BookPage reviewers. Romance columnist Christie Ridgway called Jane Austen Ruined My Life—about a heartbroken Austen expert—“smart chick lit that’s an absolute pleasure to read.” This year, Linda White was charmed … Continue reading
Jan Karon’s Holly Springs series continues
Novelist Jan Karon will be returning with a second Father Tim novel, In the Company of Others, on October 19. After concluding her Mitford series in 2005 with Light From Heaven, Karon used the marriage of beloved character Father Tim … Continue reading
