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Tag Archives: Freedom
Weekly links
For your end-of-the-week (woohoo!) reading pleasure, here are a few click-worthy links: Legendary children’s editor Margaret K. McElderry died at 98 years old on Monday, and there have been many wonderful celebrations of her life posted online. I’d recommend you … Continue reading
Best book jackets of 2010
Just as with pinpointing why a certain title is wonderful, it is difficult to say exactly what makes a book jacket great. I know that I am drawn to bright, graphic cover designs that feature art rather than people—although I … Continue reading
Best of the blogs
Christmas Eve may be a week away, but book bloggers are still hard at work! What posts have you enjoyed this week? A couple of my favorites: Happy Birthday, Jane! Blog tour and giveaways Posted on My Jane Austen Book … Continue reading
Everyone’s still talking about ‘Freedom’
Oprah just aired her long-awaited chat with Jonathan Franzen on Monday. BookPage editors also sat down to talk about Freedom in our latest podcast. We chatted about Franzen’s portrayal of relationships, the controversial autobiography section in the middle of the … Continue reading
Predictions for Oprah’s next book club pick?
Any readers have a prediction for Oprah’s next book club pick? The Queen of Talk will make her 65th selection on Monday, December 6—after she chats with Jonathan Franzen about Freedom. Here’s what we know so far (via the AP). … Continue reading
It’s official
The rumors were correct: Oprah’s Book Club is reading Freedom by Jonathan Franzen—an epic family saga that has it all—sex, love…even rock ‘n’ roll! Get your complete reader’s guide and start reading today. Plus, follow the reading calendar, and you’ll … Continue reading
Oprah’s Book Club pick #64 = Freedom?
This photo has been circulating online, and “three anonymous booksellers” (according to Publisher’s Marketplace) have confirmed the sticker is authentic: The official announcement isn’t until tomorrow, but I’d love to know readers’ thoughts on this choice. Do you agree with … Continue reading
‘Freedom’ is here
Freedom—you know, the book by that guy who wrote The Corrections, the “Great American Novelist”—is finally on sale. And BookPage says you should read it. Our September issue features an interview with author Jonathan Franzen: Nine years have passed since … Continue reading
Inside the interview: Jonathan Franzen
BookPage contributor Alden Mudge talked to Jonathan Franzen about his new novel, Freedom, in an interview scheduled for our September issue. As we count down the days until the novel’s August 31 release, take a sneak peek at their conversation—and find … Continue reading
Best of the blogs
From posting about Dr. Seuss or the Great American Novelist—to making fun of the Great American Novelist—book bloggers have been busy this week. Highlighted below are a few posts I enjoyed. What about you? Green Eggs and Ham Hit Bookshelves … Continue reading
‘Freedom’ movie rights go to Scott Rudin
And the Jonathan Franzen news keeps on comin’. Yesterday we learned that the author of The Corrections and Freedom (out August 31) has been declared a “Great American Novelist” on the cover of Time. Today we learned he’s profiled—and photographed … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: Freedom
Freedom by Jonathan Franzen FSG, $28, August 31, 2010 There were a lot of squeals around the office when a review copy of Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom arrived in the mail. It’s been nearly nine years since the publication of The … Continue reading
A looming Cerulean Warbler
A couple weeks ago Trisha posted details of Jonathan Franzen‘s highly-anticipated follow-up to The Corrections. Freedom will hit stores on August 31 and clocks in at 576 pages. And yesterday, book blogs were abuzz with talk of the newly-released cover: … Continue reading
More details on Franzen’s latest
It’s a pretty safe bet that anyone who finishes Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections will 1.) immediately urge someone else to read it and 2.) immediately ask where Franzen’s next novel is. There’s been no satisfactory answer to that question for … Continue reading
