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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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Tag Archives: fiction
Good news for ‘Gleeks’
If you’re an avid Glee fan like me, last night’s season finale was more bitter than sweet. Sure, the kids from New Directions sang their hearts out at regionals, several romantic entanglements got even more complicated and Quinn finally had … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: Learning to Lose
Learning to Lose by David Trueba Other Press, $16.95, June 22, 2010 With the World Cup kicking off this weekend, it seems like the right time to read a novel from an international talent. David Trueba’s latest work, Learning to … Continue reading
Summer smash? ‘The Passage’ goes on sale today
So, pretty much every reader in America has heard about The Passage, right? The buzz book of the summer that puts a new twist on vampires from an author better known for his literary leanings? If you’re one of those … Continue reading
Why I wrote ‘Based Upon Availability’
Guest post by Alix Strauss Returning to fiction is like sitting down and having stiff drinks or strong coffee with old friends you’ve not seen in years. You miss them deeply, and are so happy to see them, and you … Continue reading
Final Earth’s Children book is on the way
One of the biggest deals of the year was announced last week at BEA. Jean M. Auel’s Earth’s Children series has been capturing the imaginations of millions since 1980. We interviewed Auel in 2002 about Shelters of Stone, the fifth … Continue reading
June Bestseller Watch
This expanded version of the popular feature from the print edition of BookPage shares the release dates for some of the guaranteed blockbusters hitting shelves in June. Which June release are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the … Continue reading
Monday Contest: Summer reading giveaway
Happy Memorial Day! Since this is the official start of summer, we have a special Monday giveaway to kickstart your summer reading. Leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite genre is, and you’ll be entered to … Continue reading
Going back to Eden with Sena Jeter Naslund in ‘Adam & Eve’
Sena Jeter Naslund is not the type of author who does the same thing twice. She’s told the story of Moby Dick from the woman’s point of view (Ahab’s Wife); portrayed race relations in the Civil Rights Era South (Four … Continue reading
Nicole Krauss and ‘Great House’
Sometimes I wish I were still assigning fiction — I’d love to get the first crack at reading Nicole Krauss’ Great House (Norton), which will be published October 4. The first novel from Krauss since The History of Love, Great … Continue reading
Cover trends: faceless
If these covers are any indication, we’re going to be starting at the backs of a lot of people’s heads this fall. First up, the lovely Cleopatra, whose story is told by noted biographer Stacy Schiff. The movie rights to … Continue reading
High hopes for historical
Add another buzzed-about debut to your September reading list: The Gendarme, by Mark T. Mustian (Amy Einhorn Books). It has a provocative premise: a 92-year-old man discovers he has a brain tumor that seems to be unlocking memories of his … Continue reading
Kathleen Kent’s stirring prequel
Coming in October from Little, Brown—The Wolves of Andover, the prequel to the 2008 hit The Heretic’s Daughter. Dallas novelist Kathleen Kent tells the story of Martha Allen and Thomas Carrier, who in her earlier novel experienced the Salem Witch … Continue reading
Ballantine Bantam Dell’s first deal
Just a few weeks ago, Random House announced that the Bantam Dell imprint would be merging with Ballantine to form Ballantine Bantam Dell (or BBD), under the leadership of senior vice president and publisher, Libby McGuire. And just yesterday, BBD … Continue reading
John le Carré and ‘Our Kind of Traitor’
British author John le Carré, who does spy suspense like few others, has a new book coming this fall—from a new publisher. His 22nd novel, Our Kind of Traitor, will be published by Viking on October 12. Though not much … Continue reading
