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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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Recipe of the week: Italian Wedding Soup
Our May Top Pick in Cookbooks is Fabio’s Italian Kitchen by Fabio Viviani, an “old world, old school” celebration of Italian tradition. Fabio’s personal story of becoming a chef is great, and so are the 150 recipes. Writes Cooking columnist … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Risotto with Peas
Family Table: Favorite Staff Meals from Our Restaurants to Your Home by Michael Romano and Karen Stabiner is our Top Pick in Cookbooks for April! Well-fed workers make happy workers, so before preparing delicious meals for hungry patrons, restaurant staff … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Pushcart Chicken
Family Table: Favorite Staff Meals from Our Restaurants to Your Home by Michael Romano and Karen Stabiner is our Top Pick in Cookbooks for April, and it brings together 150 easy, affordable recipes from restaurants’ “family meals”—what the staff eats before they serve … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Henry’s Cheese Spread
Our March 2013 Top Pick in Cookbooks is The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen by Matt Lee and Ted Lee, and it’s the ultimate cookbook to help bring the divine flavors of the Lowcountry to any kitchen. This recipe is a Charleston … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Rice and Ham Croquettes with Tomato Sauce
The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen by Matt Lee and Ted Lee is our Top Pick in Cookbooks! If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting Charleston, South Carolina, you know how good the food is. Writes Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt, … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Fresh Oyster Omelette
Our February issue’s Top Pick in Cookbooks imparts tips, tricks and guidance to help you “become an accomplished creator of Chinese home cooking.” Fuchsia Dunlop’s Every Grain of Rice helps make a daunting cuisine “definitely doable.” Fresh Oyster Omelette Dan … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Mary Burton
Mary Burton’s new romantic suspense The Seventh Victim is our Top Pick in Romance for February! Romance columnist Christie Ridgway promises it “will keep readers up all night.” Lara Church was the only surviving victim of a Seattle serial killer. … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Pock-Marked Old Woman’s Tofu (Vegetarian Version)
Never thought of cooking Chinese food at home? You’re not alone, but Every Grain of Rice by Fuchsia Dunlop may change that tune. Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt writes, “Chinese cooking can be elegant, complex and daunting. . . . Over … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Plum poppy seed muffins
A lot of our Top Picks in Cookbooks come from professionally trained chefs, but few come from foodies as obsessed with perfection as The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman. Writes Cooking columnist Sybril Pratt, “If Deb is an unknown … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Jayne Ann Krentz
The January Top Pick in Romance is the newest in Jayne Ann Krentz’s Dark Legacy series, the “imaginative and exciting” psychic romance Dream Eyes. This sizzling paranormal adventure stars psychic counselor Gwen Frazier, who heads to a small town in … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Pancetta, white bean and swiss chard pot pies
Deb Perelman’s The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook doesn’t claim easy, speedy recipes. It does, however, promise to-die-for dishes from an “obsessive” cook who “will fine-tune, twiddle and tweak until it’s just right, then share her culinary insights and inspirations with you.” … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Megan Mulry
Romance columnist Christie Ridgway calls Megan Mulry’s debut, A Royal Pain, “a modern love story fizzing with bubbles of Cinderella fantasy.” She isn’t kidding about the “modern”: Bronte Talbott is a classically independent American woman, and when she finds out … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Roasted Cauliflower with Anchovy Bread Crumbs
Our Top Pick in Cookbooks for November is Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton, an essential guide whether you’re hosting this year or simply wish to bring a flawless dish. As Sifton says, “Thanksgiving ought to be … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . David Mark
Our November Top Pick in Mystery stars a serial killer with a truly fascinating (and ironic) mark: the sole survivors of devastating tragedies. In The Dark Winter, Scottish cop Aector McAvoy is the only guy for the job. Check out … Continue reading
