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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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7 questions with . . . Elizabeth Boyle
The second book in Elizabeth Boyle’s Rhymes With Love historical romance series is And the Miss Ran Away With the Rake, a clever Regency comedy of errors. Miss Daphne Dale responds to a newspaper advertisement looking for a “sensible lady … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards’ by Kristopher Jansma
The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards by Kristopher Jansma Viking • $26.95 • ISBN 9780670026005 Published March 21, 2013 In Kristopher Jansma’s debut novel, an unnamed narrator wants to grow up and be a writer someday, but as he warns us … 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
7 questions with . . . Robyn Carr
Robyn Carr has been sharing the stories of heartwarming romances in her wildly popular Virgin River series for 30 years. The 20th book in the series, My Kind of Christmas, is our December Top Pick in Romance. It’s a tale … 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
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
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: ‘Out of the Easy’ by Ruta Sepetys
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys Philomel • $17.99 • ISBN 9780399256929 On sale February 12, 2013 When we blogged about Sepetys’ new book a month ago, BookPage readers were so excited. So, in honor of Teen Read Week … Continue reading
Friday funnies
You know how sometimes you read something that makes you laugh so hard you’re embarrassed to read it in public? That’s how I felt about Love’s Winning Plays by Inman Majors, which currently rivals Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Joseph Anton’ by Salman Rushdie
Joseph Anton by Salman Rushdie Random House • $30 • ISBN 9780812992786 In stores September 18, 2012 On February 14, 1989, Salman Rushdie (Midnight’s Children) received a call from a BBC reporter telling him that Ayatollah Khomeini put out a … Continue reading
7 questions with . . . Eloisa James
Eloisa James has put her Regency romance twist on a handful of fairy tales: Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, the Princess and the Pea. Her newest novel and our Romance of the Month, The Ugly Duchess, puts a sexy spin … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Indiscretion’ by Charles Dubow
Indiscretion by Charles Dubow Morrow • $25.99 • ISBN 9780062201058 On sale February 5, 2013 Sometimes you just want a juicy page-turner. That’s exactly why I reached for Indiscretion by Charles Dubow, a debut novel with a publicity letter that … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘San Miguel’ by T.C. Boyle
San Miguel by T.C. Boyle Viking • $27.95 • ISBN 9780670026241 On sale September 25, 2012 San Miguel is something entirely new for people who, like me, read T.C. Boyle like the world’s about to end (get it?). As Boyle … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ by Maria Semple
Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple Little, Brown • $25.99 • ISBN 9780316204279 on sale August 14, 2012 Maria Semple’s Where’d You Go, Bernadette may just be the most unique and hilarious book I’ve read all year. It’s a sendup … Continue reading
Fifty shades of weird
There seem to be no end of Fifty Shades parodies. A quick search will get you Fifty Shades of Black and Blue, Fifty Shades of Pink, Fifty Shades of Gravy and (strangely) Fifty Shades of Silver Hair and Socks. Two … Continue reading
