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Trailer Tuesday: ’11/22/63′ by Stephen King

Posted on 22 November 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

November 22, 1963—the day JFK was shot. Now, 48 years later, Stephen King transports readers—along with his main character—back in time in a quest to stop Kennedy’s assassination. Writes Managing Editor Trisha Ping: “This new novel stands out from King’s oeuvre … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt’ by Caroline Preston

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Scrapbookers and graphic novel fans alike will get a kick out of The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt by Caroline Preston. It’s a fictional memoir of a girl in the 1920s, illustrated with full-color collages. Our reviewer elaborates: “With postcards, news … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Out of Oz’ by Gregory Maguire

Posted on 8 November 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Just the other week, we were reading Out of Oz by Gregory Maguire (we even shared the opening lines!). Now that the conclusion to the Wicked Years series has hit bookstores, we had to share the book trailer! Maguire‘s tales … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Missed Connections’ and ‘Haiku for the Single Girl’

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Of course the books from our Quirky Books feature would have super-quirky trailers. For that reason, I’m sharing trailers for two sweet’n’silly books: After a “Missed Connections” encounter on a train, Sophie Blackall began to interpret the Craigslist ads on … Continue reading →

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All about ‘The Scorpio Races’

Posted on 28 October 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

It’s been a big year for fans of Maggie Stiefvater. The final book in her Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy, Forever, came out in July . . . and just last week she released a new stand-alone book, The Scorpio … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ’1Q84′ by Haruki Murakami

Posted on 25 October 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

George Orwell’s 1984 gets a powerful nod in Haruki Murakami‘s 1Q84, our Well Read column pick for November. The story unfolds in 1984 Tokyo, where the lives of two young Japanese converge in a strange parallel world. Columnist Robert Weibezahl … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Kingdom of Childhood’ by Rebecca Coleman

Posted on 18 October 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

One of the most unflinching books in October is Rebecca Coleman’s The Kingdom of Childhood. It dares to examine the relationship between a teacher and her student, and our reviewer called it “psychologically disturbing,” “controversial” and “a natural pick for … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Holy Ghost Girl’ by Donna Johnson

Posted on 11 October 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

When I moved to the South when I was 12, it was the first I had ever heard of revivalist churches or speaking in tongues. Holy Ghost Girl by Donna Johnson takes that controversial sector of American religion and sticks … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow’

Posted on 4 October 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Daniel Nayeri’s innovative collection of novellas for teens, Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow — written entirely on an iPhone — will be published by Candlewick Press on October 25. A native of Iran who has worked as an … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Hangman’s Daughter’ by Oliver Pötzsch

Posted on 27 September 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Duels! Witchcraft! Missing treasure! Murder! Mass hysteria! Fans of fast-paced historical fiction will love The Hangman’s Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch. Set in 1689, it is the story of the author’s own ancestors, a famous Bavarian executioner clan. It’s pure literary … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Language of Flowers’ by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Posted on 20 September 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

The Language of Flowers is “a story that needs to be told”—that of one of the 20,000 teens who grow too old for the foster care system and find themselves suddenly alone at age 18. Debut author Vanessa Diffenbaugh couples … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Design*Sponge at Home’ by Grace Bonney

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Creative maven Grace Bonney, the heart and mind behind Design*Sponge (one of the most popular design blogs ever), has released her first book! Design*Sponge at Home is packed with blog favorites as well as brand-new DIY projects, before-and-afters, flower arranging … Continue reading →

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10 years later

Posted on 9 September 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

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 →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Night Circus’ by Erin Morgenstern

Posted on 6 September 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

The Night Circus, Erin Morgenstern’s debut and one of our 25 most anticipated books for fall, is a tale of two magicians pitted against each other by Prospero the Enchanter in the astounding Cirque des Rêves. It’s an epic love … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Pigeon English’ by Stephen Kelman

Posted on 30 August 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

I love stories of writers coming out of nowhere—and I mean nowhere—like the author of Pigeon English (HMH). Englishman Stephen Kelman worked jobs from house-cleaner to warehouse operative until he was inspired by news stories about British youth violence to write … Continue reading →

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