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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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Monday contest: Paperbacks for your beach bag
Another Monday, another chance to win free books from BookPage. This week, we’ve selected four BP-approved summer reads that won’t weigh down your beach bag or suitcase. From gritty suspense, to literary fiction, to an inspirational story of life after … Continue reading
Monday Contest: Top Picks!
For the last week in June, we’re giving away . . . our Top Picks in fiction and nonfiction! You Came Back by Christopher Coake is our Fiction Top Pick. This novel is both a page-turner and a tear-jerker, about … Continue reading
Monday contest: I spy a Jason Bourne giveaway
This week’s contest, sponsored by Grand Central Publishing, gives FIVE lucky readers the chance to win a copy of Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Imperative, by Eric Van Lustbader. For a dead guy, Robert Ludlum is pretty lively: check out his … Continue reading
Monday Contest: Page-turners for summer reading
I cannot count the number of people who have asked me for summer reading recommendations this year—and it’s only the second week of June! After I give the names of a few favorites, I’ll always ask . . . “Now … Continue reading
Monday contest: Discover USA’s Best National Parks!
Thanks to this year’s Reader Survey, we know that many of our readers love to travel for fun. So, we are thrilled to announce a new feature in BookPage: Travels with Lonely Planet! Robert Reid, the U.S. Travel Editor for … Continue reading
Monday contest: Books for inspiration
This week’s Monday Contest celebrates books to make you better—better at breaking (or making) habits; better at being healthy; better at being happy in the face of uncertainty. The three books are funny, interesting and inspiring. They’d make perfect gifts … Continue reading
Thank you for taking our Reader Survey!
Back at the end of January, we asked you to fill out our Reader Survey. To make BookPage better for you, we wanted to learn about your reading preferences, hobbies and habits. To thank you for answering our questions, we … Continue reading
Monday contest: Signed books from T.C. Boyle!
T.C. Boyle is currently on tour for the paperback release of When the Killing’s Done, his 2011 novel about environmentalists battling over the invasive species inhabiting the Channel Islands. Boyle happens to be one of my favorite authors (like many … Continue reading
Monday contest: Signed copies of ‘A Good American’
I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoyed A Good American, Alex George’s story of a family of German origin who make their way in Missouri, after Frederick and Jette Meisenheimer immigrate from Hanover in 1904. The writing is spirited and … Continue reading
Monday contest: Kindle giveaway!
If you’re among the unlucky few who requested, but didn’t receive, a Kindle this Christmas, this contest is for you. We’re giving away five Kindle 3s with special offers, courtesy of new publishers Coliloquy. They’re among the first publishers to … Continue reading
Monday Contest: ‘Cuckoo’ turns 50
In this month’s Well Read column, Robert Weibezahl sang the praises of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel about the goings on in one very unusual mental hospital. Sold for a $1500 advance, One Flew Over … Continue reading
Take our Reader Survey & you could win great prizes!
It’s that time of year again—we’re launching the 2012 BookPage Reader Survey! We want to know all about your reading preferences, hobbies and habits so we can make BookPage better for you. Best of all, if you answer the survey, … Continue reading
Monday contest: Win a modern take on ‘Jane Eyre’
Do we have any Jane Eyre fans in the house? (I think I already know the answer to that question.) Well . . . happy day! Margot Livesey provides a modern take on the enduring classic in The Flight of … Continue reading
Monday contest: Fiction and friendship
Thrity Umrigar’s new novel, The World We Found, is above all else a character-driven narrative, the story of friendship that transcends politics and religion. Though some aspects of the novel are uniquely Indian, many others are universal—the intimacies between couples, … Continue reading
Monday contest: A First Lady and the Queen of Crime
It’s not too late to vote for your favorite book published in 2011 (and enter to win 10 free books)! Even though that contest is still going strong, we’re going to give away two more books on the blog this … Continue reading
