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- 12 June 2012
'The Red House' by Mark Haddon
An dazzlingly inventive novel about modern family, from the author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. (Doubleday)
'Heading Out to Wonderful' by Robert Goolrick
(Algonquin) The author of the smash hit A RELIABLE WIFE returns. This time, the setting is 1948 Virginia, and a mysterious man rolls into town with only two suitcases to his name. But it's when he becomes involved with the wife of the richest man in town that things really get complicated.
'Beautiful Ruins' by Jess Walter
Jess Walter's latest is a little lighter than his last two novels—it deals with Hollywood and unrequited love rather than the aftermath of 9/11 or the implications of our financial crisis. The action begins on the coast of Italy in 1962, where a young man glimpses a beautiful actress and falls in love. Fifty years later, he heads to Hollywood to find her. (Harper)
- 19 June 2012
'Mrs Robinson's Disgrace' by Kate Summerscale
From the author of the bestseller THE SUSPICIONS OF MR WHICHER comes another investigation of a famous case that shook the foundations of middle-class Victorian life. This time, it's a divorce scandal. (Walker)
- 10 July 2012
'Gold' by Chris Cleave
We can't wait for Chris Cleave's take on the friendship between two female athletes who, on the eve of the Olympics, must make a choice between their personal and professional goals. (S&S)
- 24 July 2012
'Broken Harbor' by Tana French
From the publisher: In Broken Harbour, a ghost estate outside Dublin - half-built, half-inhabited, half-abandoned - two children and their father are dead. The mother is on her way to intensive care. Scorcher Kennedy is given the case because he is the Murder squad's star detective. At first he and his rookie partner, Richie, think this is a simple one: Pat Spain was a casualty of the recession, so he killed his children, tried to kill his wife Jenny, and finished off with himself. But there are too many inexplicable details and the evidence is pointing in two directions at once. (Viking)
- 31 July 2012
'Where We Belong' by Emily Giffin
A successful TV producer in her 30s sees her life come crashing down when the child she gave up for adoption 18 years ago comes knocking on her door.
- 21 August 2012
'Winter Journal' by Paul Auster
Facing his 63rd winter, internationally acclaimed novelist Paul Auster sits down to write a history of his body and its sensations—both pleasurable and painful.
Thirty years after the publication of The Invention of Solitude, in which he wrote so movingly about fatherhood, Auster gives us a second unconventional memoir in which he writes about his mother's life and death. Winter Journal is a highly personal meditation on the body, time, and memory, by one of our most intellectually elegant writers.
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What We're Reading Wednesday
The Magician’s Book by Laura Miller December 2008, Little, Brown Like many other bookish kids, I imprinted deeply on the Chronicles of Narnia at a young age. Laura Miller had a similar experience, perhaps even stronger; for many years, the … Continue reading
Dr. King in his own words
In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, we wanted to bring your attention to some new releases from Hachette Audio. Martin Luther King: The Essential Box Set: The Landmark Speeches and Sermons of Martin Luther King, Jr. This collection brings … Continue reading
Title tweet from Meghan McCain
Earlier this week, Meghan McCain shared the title of her upcoming book on Twitter. (Read from the bottom up.) Other recent Twitter updates from McCain include I don’t care how un-politically correct it is, I love walmart. really sad to … Continue reading
Reading the King
The date January 8 probably doesn’t have much significance to many readers. . . unless you happen to be the kind of person who makes Graceland pilgrimages and sings “Jailhouse Rock” in your sleep. Yep, you guessed it: Today is … Continue reading
12 books of Christmas: Bird-Watching Answer Book
There’s someone on my holiday list who would be a perfect match for this book—and she’s not going to be happy that we’re giving a copy away (sorry Grandma)! But in the spirit of Christmas that’s exactly what we’re doing. … Continue reading
Christmas treasures
If you need a moment to relax amidst holiday festivities, peruse these Christmas books from the BookPage archives. Also: What are you reading over the long weekend? I’m diving into Chang-rae Lee’s The Surrendered (out in March 2010). Happy Holidays! … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: The Secret Lives of Buildings
Any architecture or history buff would be pleased to find The Secret Lives of Buildings under the tree. Through the eyes of first-time author Edward Hollis, an architect who specializes in restoring historic buildings, readers will discover that iconic structures … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: LIFE Wonders of the World
Got an armchair traveler in the family? Then don’t miss LIFE Wonders of the World. Not content to stop at 7 wonders, the LIFE editors have chosen 50 to include in this full-color, coffee table book. As reviewer Linda Castellitto … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong
The music lover in your life will appreciate the gift of Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong, by Wall Street Journal reporter and literary blogger Terry Teachout. BookPage reviewer Ron Wynn says this “superb” biography contains tidbits of information about … Continue reading
Best of 2009: Top 10 Nonfiction
And finally, the last of our “Best of 2009″ lists: nonfiction. This year’s picks include a little of everything, with an emphasis on memoir—it was a good year for getting personal. Changing My Mind by Zadie Smith Lit by Mary … Continue reading
Best of 2009: Top 5 Cookbooks
Saving money, saving time and saving the planet by eating sustainably and seasonally has been the mantra of many cookbooks this year. But, in looking back and thinking about the ones that I know I’ll go back to again and … Continue reading
More Greg Mortenson: guest post by Alden Mudge
Longtime BookPage interviewer Alden Mudge talked to Greg Mortenson for our December issue. Here, he shares his impressions of the best-selling author and a few of the more memorable quotes that didn’t make it into the finished piece. I am … Continue reading
An armchair traveler’s delight
As an addendum to Tuesday’s “looking forward to March” post, here’s another book that I know many of you will be eager to read. Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun, will release another memoir detailing her experience in … Continue reading
12 books of Christmas: A New Literary History of America
Americana buffs everywhere will have A New Literary History of America on their holiday wish lists. A compilation of more than 200 essays by writers like Jonathan Lethem and Sarah Vowell on pivotal pop cultural, literary and historical events from … Continue reading
12 books of Christmas: Painting Today
Our 12 books of Christmas series continues with Phaidon’s hefty survey of contemporary painting, Painting Today. The modern painting fan in your life would be happy to find Painting Today under their tree. A comprehensive look at the paintings of … Continue reading
