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Tag Archives: fiction
‘Caleb’s Crossing’ and the lure of language
Today marks the publication date for Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks, the subject of our May cover story. Telling the tale of an early part of American history, the book follows a young Native American boy who becomes a Harvard graduate—in … Continue reading
James Patterson and the mystery groom
Best known for his Alex Cross novels, James Patterson has a softer side too (Remember Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas?). He explores it further on October 17 with The Christmas Wedding (Little, Brown). Memo to parents who’re having trouble getting their … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Warm Bodies’
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion Atria • $24 • ISBN 9781439192313 on sale May 17, 2011 Isaac Marion has the type of publishing story that fuels the dreams of other young writers. Just 28 years old, Marion worked an assortment … Continue reading
Monday contest: A new level of audiobook
In this week’s contest, we’re all winners. Author A.J. Scudiere is offering a free download of her thriller, Vengeance, in “AudioMovie” format to BookPage readers. Click here for the free download, which is available until April 17. Just add the … Continue reading
Another literary writer takes on the apocalypse—with zombies!
Tom Perrotta isn’t the only literary writer putting his spin on the post-apocalyptic novel this fall. We just heard that Colson Whitehead (Sag Harbor, John Henry Days) has finished Zone One, a novel that takes place in a world where … Continue reading
New novel, new publisher for Alice Hoffman
We loved Alice Hoffman‘s latest book, a collection of linked stories called The Red Garden. And our reviewer, Maude McDaniel, hit the nail on the head when she articulated what makes Hoffman’s writing great: Somehow, without elaborate wordplay, she manages … Continue reading
‘Letters’ torn from history
Kristina McMorris’ debut novel, Letters from Home (Kensington) is a World War II love story with a twist: It’s based on McMorris’ own grandfather’s letters to his sweetheart—her grandmother. Here, the Portland author writes about the unique challenges this premise … Continue reading
Lionel on libraries
Some of you are probably tired of hearing me talk about Lionel Shriver (this is why I have not posted about Radiohead’s Johnny Greenwood doing the soundtrack to the film version of We Need to Talk About Kevin—oh wait, I … Continue reading
More on ‘The Twelve’—sequel to ‘The Passage’
We recently posted our insider information about Justin Cronin‘s The Twelve—now, with the announcement of a paperback cover and release date of May 17 for The Passage (one of our best books of 2010), there’s a bit more to report. … Continue reading
Behind the interview: Téa Obreht
BookPage contributor Alden Mudge has been interviewing authors for more than 20 years. In a guest post, he reflects on his
Usual suspects and surprising selections mingle on LA Times Book Prize finalist list
Both proven prize winners and relatively new faces appear on the list of LA Times Book Award finalists for 2010, which were announced on Tuesday. Books were nominated in 10 categories: Biography, current interest, fiction, first fiction (the Art Seidenbaum … Continue reading
Apocalypse, suburban-style
Just when we thought there was nothing new under the (dead) sun of post-apocalyptic literature, Tom Perrotta comes up with an addition to the popular genre. The Leftovers (St. Martin’s) will be published in August, and we can’t wait to read … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Learning to Swim’
Learning to Swim by Sara J. Henry Crown • $24 • 9780307718389 On sale February 22, 2011 Sara J. Henry’s debut starts with a bang—or, more literally, a splash—and doesn’t let up until the final page. It’s a classic “what-if” … Continue reading
A tribute to Reynolds Price
BookPage reviewer Henry L. Carrigan Jr. interviewed Reynolds Price in 2003 and was a great admirer of his work. Here, Carrigan shares some of his thoughts on the Southern writer’s work and place in the American canon. Price died last … Continue reading
Debut author supported by the hometown crowd
Leslie Tentler just spent the weekend on the road touring in support of her first novel, Midnight Caller (MIRA). In a guest post, she talks about the experience of signing at Books-A-Million stores in Kingsport and Johnson City, Tennessee, near … Continue reading
