Tag Archives: Elissa Schappell

12 super story collections

A great short story can convey a world in just a few well-written pages. (They have to be well-written, because the author has such a short space to hook the reader!) I have always had a soft spot for short … Continue reading

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25 best book titles of 2011

Everyone has their own opinion on what makes a book cover great, and the same goes for titles. A little clever wordplay, a subtle nod or allusion, something weird—words that suggest that what lies inside is rich and memorable. We’ve … Continue reading

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Best Books of 2011: #31-#50

So this morning, we asked you to tell us what YOUR favorite book of 2011 was. Now, we’re kicking off our “Best Books of 2011” coverage by sharing books #31-#50 from our Top 50 Books of 2011 list. In a … Continue reading

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What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Blueprints for Building Better Girls’

Blueprints for Building Better Girls by Elissa Schappell Simon & Schuster • $24 • on sale September 6, 2011 Elissa Schappell’s story collection Blueprints for Building Better Girls is BookPage’s top pick in fiction for the month of September. Last week, … Continue reading

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25 most anticipated books for fall

It seems like just yesterday that we posted our 20 most anticipated books for summer, but alas—that was more than two months ago, and now we’re looking forward to fall. Below you’ll find our 25 most anticipated books for the … Continue reading

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