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- 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.
- 25 June 2013
'The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells' by Andrew Sean Greer
Greta Wells experiences three alternate lives during a therapy session, all with different secrets and losses, pain and happiness. Which one will she ultimately choose?
'Sisterland' by Curtis Sittenfeld
Sittenfeld returns with the story of twin sisters: Vi, a professed psychic, and Kate, a wife and mother in denial of her talents. When Vi predicts a devastating earthquake is around the corner, Kate must decide whether to support her sister and out herself for the potential good of the community, or continue to ignore her own instincts.
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Best Books of 2012: #27, ‘Joseph Anton’
As part of our Best Books of 2012 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. In 1989, Ayatollah Khomeini called for Salman Rushdie’s death for his “blasphemous” novel The Satanic Verses, a move which not … Continue reading
Best Books of 2012: #39, ‘Winter Journal’
As part of our Best Books of 2012 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. Paul Auster made his breakthrough debut with his memoir The Invention of Solitude; 30 years later, he looks at his … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Heads in Beds’ by Jacob Tomsky
Heads in Beds by Jacob Tomsky Doubleday • $25.95 • ISBN 9780385535632 On sale November 20, 2012 Have you ever wanted to know what really happens behind the scenes at hotels? And why do some people seem to get all … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Brain on Fire’ by Susannah Cahalan
First she thought she had bed bugs. Then she thought she was overworked. A friend suggested that she might have bipolar disorder. After a month of tests totaling almost a million dollars, Susannah Cahalan drew a clock at the request … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Far From the Tree’ by Andrew Solomon
Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon Scribner • $37.50 • ISBN 9780743236713 On sale November 13, 2012 I do not think it is an exaggeration to say that Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon is the most fascinating … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: The Antidote by Oliver Burkeman
Oliver Burkeman wants us to rediscover the power of negative thinking in order to reach our goals. If this logic seems strange to you, Burkeman just might convince you otherwise in his new book The Antidote. Says our reviewer: Burkeman’s … Continue reading
Monday contest: Two marvelous memoirs
I have a hunch that in the coming weeks, you may find yourself dealing with families and . . . hotels. Am I right? The authors of these two new memoirs can relate. You will not be able to put … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Here and Now’ by Paul Auster & J.M. Coetzee
Here and Now: Letters 2008-2011 by Paul Auster & J.M. Coetzee Viking • $27.95 • ISBN 9780670026661 On sale March 11, 2013 If you truly want to know an author intimately, you must read their letters. For example, if you … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Thanksgiving’ by Sam Sifton
Thanksgiving: How to Cook it Well by Sam Sifton Random House • $18 • ISBN 9781400069910 Published October 23, 2012 Tomorrow we’ll start the two-week countdown until Thanksgiving. Raise your hand if you’re starting to stress over cooking a turkey … Continue reading
Monday contest: Fashion!
This week we have a treat for all you fashionistas (and all of you who need to buy gifts for fashion-lovers this season). Enter to win three gorgeous books from our November cover story: As BookPage contributor Jillian Quinn writes … Continue reading
The bottle or the book?
That’s the question asked in our festive beverages feature this month. The answer? Both! We suggest five books that pair well with your drink of choice—for tipplers and teetotalers alike. Click here to read the piece, or read on for … Continue reading
Good books for people who love Nashville
Living in Nashville, it’s easy to feel like this is our city’s “moment.” We already knew we were cool, but it doesn’t hurt the ole ego to read all those New York Times articles about our food scene and local … Continue reading
Top 5 moments from the Southern Festival of Books
I can’t believe it’s been a week since the Southern Festival of Books! Now that I’ve had a few days to reflect on the experience of having 200 authors in Nashville—and running around like a chicken with my head cut … Continue reading
Provocative title of the week: ‘Would You Eat Your Cat?’
Making your title a question is a tried-and-true method of grabbing a reader’s attention. Add in a cover that features a sweet little Siamese being menaced by a phantom fork, and walking by Would You Eat Your Cat? without at … Continue reading
