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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
The most wonderful day of the year
Readers, I know what I’m doing today! I’ll give you a hint: Yep, today I am reading The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults. If this week’s Monday Contest is any indication, I’d bet that many of you … Continue reading
A.M. Homes on forgiveness, hope and change
Today is your first chance to pick up A.M. Homes‘ new novel, May We Be Forgiven. And that’s something you want to do! In a fall filled with fiction heavyweights (including the new J.K. Rowling, which also goes on sale … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Breed’ by Chase Novak
Just in time for Halloween, Chase Novak (a.k.a.Scott Spencer) has released a book that seriously scares. Alex and Leslie Twisden will do anything to have a baby and when fertility treatment after fertility treatment yields no results, the couple grows … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Indiscretion’ by Charles Dubow
Indiscretion by Charles Dubow Morrow • $25.99 • ISBN 9780062201058 On sale February 5, 2013 Sometimes you just want a juicy page-turner. That’s exactly why I reached for Indiscretion by Charles Dubow, a debut novel with a publicity letter that … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Light Between Oceans’ by M.L. Stedman
In M.L. Stedman‘s debut novel The Light Between Oceans, a husband and wife are faced with a choice: to keep an abandoned baby as their own or to go to the local authorities to find the truth, ruining their chance … Continue reading
The adult Roald Dahl, now in paperback
Yesterday was author Roald Dahl’s birthday. We’ve posted a lot on this site about Dahl and his books and life, but I thought this was a good time to let other Dahl fans know that cult favorite* My Uncle Oswald … Continue reading
Today’s fiction is yesterday’s news
As the general fiction editor here at BookPage, most every novel published eventually makes its way across my desk (or at least spends time piled on it). So it’s easy to spot trends. Some are extremely transitory (cover trends, Amish … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Eight Girls Taking Pictures’
Eight Girls Taking Pictures by Whitney Otto Scribner • $25 • ISBN 9781451682694 On sale November 6, 2012 It has been 10 years since Whitney Otto published her last book, A Collection of Beauties at the Height of Their Popularity. Her … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The River’ by Michael Neale
Michael Neale‘s debut novel, The River, is an inspiring story of a man who must reconnect with his past by confronting The River responsible for his deep sorrow. Gabriel Clarke was practically born on the Whitefire River, raised by his … Continue reading
A big change for Jodi Picoult
This week we got some surprising news from Jodi Picoult. After publishing 19 books with Atria, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, the mega-bestselling author is moving to Ballantine, an imprint of Random House. According to Publishers Marketplace, Picoult said … Continue reading
Meet Laura Lippman
You gotta love that Laura Lippman, our “Meet the Author” subject for the September issue of BookPage. She filled out a handwritten Q&A for us about her new novel, And When She Was Good, which is on sale now. Here’s … Continue reading
‘Downton’ meets ‘Out of Africa’ . . . yes, please!
The plot description had me at “bringing an Out of Africa feel to a Downton Abbey cast of unforgettable characters.” Does that make you squeal a little bit? (Admit it: You’re imagining Karen Blixen and Denys Finch Hatton having tea … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘You Are the Love of My Life’ by Susan Richards Shreve
You Are the Love of my Life by Susan Richards Shreve Norton • $25.95 • ISBN 9780393082807 published August 20, 2012 Days after finishing this novel, I cannot get Susan Richards Shreve’s characters out of my head. Lucy and her … Continue reading
It’s 1941 and there’s trouble brewing in NYC . . .
Mystery authors Joanne Dobson (of the Professor Karen Pelletier series) and Beverle Grave Myers (of the Baroque series) have collaborated on Face of the Enemy, book #1 in the New York in Wartime series. The authors graciously agreed to interview … Continue reading
