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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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Category Archives: nonfiction
Best Books of 2011: #8, ‘Townie’ by Andre Dubus III
As part of our Best Books of 2011 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. I don’t read a lot of nonfiction (for no other reason than I devour novels like candy, and there … Continue reading
Drinkable delights
Happy Repeal Day! On this day in 1933, Congress ratified the 21st Amendment to the Constitution—which repealed Prohibition. If Repeal Day puts you in the mood to indulge in some “drinkable delights,” you will enjoy this Food & Drink … Continue reading
Best Books of 2011, #4: ‘Catherine the Great’ by Robert K. Massie
As part of our Best Books of 2011 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. When it comes to reading about the lives of the Romanovs, Robert K. Massie is the ne plus ultra of … Continue reading
Monday contest: A First Lady and the Queen of Crime
It’s not too late to vote for your favorite book published in 2011 (and enter to win 10 free books)! Even though that contest is still going strong, we’re going to give away two more books on the blog this … Continue reading
Best Books of 2011, #38: ‘A Jane Austen Education’
As part of our Best Books of 2011 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. If you thought Jane Austen could only appeal to female readers, scholar and literary critic William Deresiewicz asks you … Continue reading
Oprah’s lasting effect
The Oprah Winfrey Show: Reflections on an American Legacy by Deborah Davis comes to bookstores today! Back in August, I gave a preview of the list of contributors, including Maya Angelou, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Elie Wiesel, Nelson Mandela and … Continue reading
A fourth book in Caro’s epic LBJ biography
Big news for book nerds: Robert A. Caro’s fourth book* about Lyndon Johnson is coming out in May 2012, reports the AP. The first three books were called The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path to Power (1982); The Years of … Continue reading
Rebecca Skloot to write about human-animal bond
Rebecca Skloot, the author of the huge bestseller The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (#4 on our Best Books of 2010 list) will write her next book on a topic that just about everyone can relate to, in one way … Continue reading
Another adventure story from Mitchell Zuckoff
In May, BookPage interviewed Mitchell Zuckoff about his book Lost in Shangri-La, the amazing true story of a crash landing in the New Guinea jungle at the end of World War II. I loved Zuckoff’s explanation of how he came … Continue reading
If Literature is Dead, Why is It Booming?
A post from the Author Enablers With more than 25 years of experience, Kathi Kamen Goldmark and Sam Barry have the inside scoop on writing and publishing. Together, they are the authors of Write That Book Already!: The Tough Love You … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Orchard’
The Orchard by Theresa Weir Grand Central • $24.99 • published September 21, 2011 Ever since reading the first paragraph of Kelly Blewett’s review of The Orchard, I have wanted to read this memoir. Here’s the part that caught my … Continue reading
10 years later
This Sunday marks the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. We have assembled a list of seven books that recall the events of that fateful day, each powerful reminders of heartbreaking tragedies and celebrated heroes. And as much as these books are about … Continue reading
We’re Not Leaving: A New Publishing Model
A post from the Author Enablers With more than 25 years of experience, Kathi Kamen Goldmark and Sam Barry have the inside scoop on writing and publishing. Together, they are the authors of Write That Book Already!: The Tough Love … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Life Itself: A Memoir’
Life Itself: A Memoir by Roger Ebert Grand Central • $27.99 • ISBN 9780446584975 on sale September 13, 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert has written more than 15 books, worked for the Chicago Sun Times since 1967 and … Continue reading
