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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: News
Lionel Shriver’s ‘Big Brother’
Here’s another “must add” to your 2013 reading list: Lionel Shriver’s Big Brother (Harper) will be published in June. Her middle-aged narrator, Pandora, lives with her husband and two teenage stepchildren in Iowa. Pandora, who comes from a family of … Continue reading
Isabel Allende’s departure from historical fiction
There are some authors that just make you feel giddy with excitement whenever you hear that they have a new book on the horizon. For me, Isabel Allende fits into that category. In college, I read her beloved novel The … Continue reading
Elizabeth Gilbert’s new novel
To distract you from checking blogs for election news (or trying desperately to ignore the pundits and speculation), I want to direct your attention to a fascinating interview with Elizabeth Gilbert—author of Eat, Pray, Love—over at The Rumpus. Read all … Continue reading
A new novel from the author of The Kite Runner
Fans of The Kite Runner (and there are millions of them) will be excited to hear that author Khaled Hosseini will return in the spring with his first new novel in six years. Though publishing company offices were closed throughout … Continue reading
Fiction forecast: early 2013
We’re gearing up to recap the best books of 2012, but first, here’s a look forward at a few of the fiction releases we’re excited about in the first half of 2013. (Note: this post may be periodically updated as … Continue reading
The summer of Strout
Though it’s a bit early to be talking about 2013 books, there is one release we can’t wait to tell you about: The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout, coming from Random House on May 21. March 26*. Strout is a favorite with … Continue reading
Melanie Benjamin on Anne Morrow Lindbergh
As 2012 winds down, more news of 2013 books is trickling in. We’re intrigued by the next release coming from Melanie Benjamin, one of the best writers of historical fiction based on real people working today. She’s taking on Anne … Continue reading
Southern Festival of Books: Authors in the Round
One of our favorite parts of the Southern Festival of Books is the Authors in the Round dinner on Friday night. Each table is paired with an author, and each guest at the table receives a copy of the author’s … Continue reading
Today’s the day: Justin Cronin’s ‘The Twelve’ is on sale
It’s been a long wait for fans of The Passage, but The Twelve is finally here. And for you Cronin fans, we have not just a review for you (don’t worry, there are zero spoilers), but also a handwritten “Meet … Continue reading
These books have buzz
Does putting the word “bees” in your book’s title guarantee buzz? It seems to be working with these two 2013 debut novels, both of which have made it onto our radar here at BookPage. The Death of Bees by Lisa O’Donnell … Continue reading
From corporate America to the fame machine
Teddy Wayne won attention and acclaim (including the 2011 Whiting Writers’ Award) for his first novel, Kapitoil, the story of a Muslim immigrant’s integration into the corporate world—and America’s capitalist society. In his second novel, The Love Song of Jonny … Continue reading
Big names in the 2012 National Book Award Finalists
It seems like just yesterday that we finished last year’s literary awards season—and here it is, upon us again! This morning, the National Book Award Finalists were announced on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” Whereas last year the list of Fiction Finalists … Continue reading
Maeve Binchy’s last novel, ‘A Week in Winter’
Fans who, like us, were saddened by Maeve Binchy’s death this summer, can take solace in the fact that she had a finished novel waiting in the wings. Her American publisher, Knopf, has scheduled it for release in February (UK … Continue reading
Robert K. Massie’s Romanov books, reissued
On Tuesday, my personal favorite book of 2011, Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie, came out in paperback. I love the regal red touch they added to the cover. But wait—there’s more! Modern Library has reissued new versions of … Continue reading
