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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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Fall fiction: Jamie Ford
Since its publication in 2009, Jamie Ford’s Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet (Ballantine) has sold 1.3 million copies. That’s some debut! Well, Ford is finally following up on his success: Songs of Willow Frost will be published … Continue reading
‘The Never List’ in the news
It’s always creepy when books come out at the same time that the real-life equivalent is splashed across the news. The most memorable example of this is Room: Emma Donoghue’s 2009 novel was published only a few weeks after Jaycee Dugard … Continue reading
Top 10 books for May
May is here, bringing lots of exciting new books and a new issue of BookPage. Since we’re a recommendation guide, every book that appears in BookPage is worth your attention—but if you want a quick and easy way to find … 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 podcast discovery for summer road trips
Podcasts get me through long drives or flights, and I’ve been taking a lot of trips lately—too many to be entertained simply by the once-weekly Slate Culture Gabfests or monthly(ish) Audio Book Clubs that I usually listen to. While prowling iTunes for … Continue reading
Friday links: Mo Willems interview, Wikipedia controversy, Dickens’ unusual pet & more
• It’s the pigeon guy! Get to know children’s book author-illustrator Mo Willems a little better in this fun interview over on CNN. • Flavorwire’s fascinating peek at some handwritten manuscript pages of classic books got this bibliophile’s heart beating a little faster. (And I … Continue reading
Masha Gessen on the Tsarnaevs
Journalist Masha Gessen is working on a book about the Tsarnaev brothers for Riverhead. The book will explain who the brothers were, where they came from, what shaped them, and how they came to do what they appear to have done. … 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
World Book Night: Spreading the love of reading
World Book Night is upon us, and there are celebrations scheduled across the country—and across the pond, in the UK and Ireland, where the idea was first conceived in 2011. Tonight, across the US, more than 25,000 bibliophile volunteers—hoping to … 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
Friday links: O’Connor, Pynchon, book sculptures & more
• Four YA authors are hitting the road this summer on the Young Authors Give Back Tour, holding signings, panel discussions, and even offering workshops to aspiring writers between the ages of 13 and 22. • Open Culture has posted a … Continue reading
Which writers made the 2013 Time 100 list?
TIME has just released its annual list of the 100 most influential movers and shakers around the globe, and we were delighted to see the inclusion of a couple of writers alongside the likes of Jay Z, Malala Yousafzai, Gabrielle … Continue reading
Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day!
Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day! To participate, all you have to do is keep a copy of your favorite poem in your pocket (or carry it around in your purse or backpack or some other way) and pull … Continue reading
Chat with RITA Award nominees
The countdown is on for the 2013 RITA Awards—given out by the Romance Writers of America (RWA). During the lead-up to the glamorous July 20 award gala in Atlanta, romance fans have the opportunity to meet each other and interact … Continue reading
Picking up the Hillerman legacy
For 35 years, beloved author Tony Hillerman captured the New Mexico landscape and the feel of reservation life like no one else, and readers loved him for his depictions of the American Southwest and his appreciation for its people, especially … Continue reading
