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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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Trailer Tuesday: ‘This Bright River’ by Patrick Somerville
In his latest novel This Bright River, Patrick Somerville has created something thoroughly modern. At the start of the novel, Ben Hanson has already served time in jail and drained his million-dollar trust fund. When he returns to his hometown … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Full Body Burden’ by Kristen Iversen
Kids hear their fair share of little white lies—your little brother came from a stork, the Tooth Fairy gives you money for the molar under your pillow, etc. How’s this for a little lie: You’re safe and your backyard is … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘American Triumvirate’ by James Dodson
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and American Triumvirate is a great combo of history and sports for dads who love hitting the links on a lazy afternoon. Veteran golf writer James Dodson shares the stories of Sam Snead, … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Family Corleone’ by Ed Falco
It’s all family, business, loyalty and notorious offers in The Family Corleone. Written by novelist Ed Falco, it’s the prequel to The Godfather, based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo. The publisher sets the scene: “New York, 1933. The city … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Fear Index’ by Robert Harris
Our May Top Pick in Audio is The Fear Index by Robert Harris, which takes place on just one day—May 6, 2010, the day of the market “flash crash.” Dr. Alex Hoffman makes billions of dollars off his genius computer … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Uninvited Guests’ by Sadie Jones
Sadie Jones, author of the award-winning The Outcasts, heads into new, weird territory with her third novel, The Uninvited Guests. The story takes place over a single day in the crumbling Sterne estate, somewhere in the pre-WWI English countryside. A … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?’ by the Buried Life
For some college graduates, the real world just has to wait. That’s the thought behind the Buried Life, a group of four grads who set out to achieve the ultimate bucket list: every single crazy thing they wanted to do. … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Up’ and ‘Bloom’
Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Our May issue features five great books for moms (grandmothers and expecting moms, too!). Below are the book trailers for two of these books: Up by Patricia Ellis Herr and Bloom by Kelle Hampton. Up … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Let’s Pretend This Never Happened’ by Jenny Lawson
Don’t feel bad if Jenny Lawson, aka the Bloggess, makes you laugh at terrible things (dead pets, etc.). It’s not your fault—her life has been ridiculous, her humor is questionable and her memoir, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, captures it … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Woman Who Wasn’t There’ by Robin Gaby Fisher
Tania Head was one of the most famous survivors of 9/11. She barely escaped the collapse of the south tower while her fiancé perished in the north tower. She became a lifeline for fellow survivors through the World Trade Center … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Wild’ by Cheryl Strayed
Our April Top Pick in Nonfiction is Wild, the magnificent memoir by Cheryl Strayed. After the death of her mother, Strayed decided to hike 1,100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. She starts her journey alone, grieving and misguided (her … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Land of Decoration’ by Grace McCleen
Grace McCleen’s debut novel, The Land of Decoration, looks at the world through a unique set of eyes—those of a 10-year-old girl who has created a model of the Promised Land in her bedroom. It’s one of our most buzzed-about … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Power of Habit’ by Charles Duhigg
Listen up, nail-biters, smokers and refrigerator grazers! With the help of award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg and his book The Power of Habit, it’s time to re-think our habits and how they can be changed. Duhigg’s discoveries … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Angelmaker’ by Nick Harkaway
The world always seems to need saving, doesn’t it? In Nick Harkaway’s second novel, Angelmaker, it’s business as usual—not. It’s a steampunk/mobster noir/thriller that tosses clockmaker Joseph Spork into a race against time (get it?) to halt the oncoming end … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Dressmaker’ by Kate Alcott
I first discovered Lady Duff Gordon as a character in Kate Pullinger’s The Mistress of Nothing, and so it came as no surprise to see the very real fashion designer appear in another work of fiction, Kate Alcott’s The Dressmaker. … Continue reading
