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More book trailer fun with Gary Shteyngart

We are big fans of novelist Gary Shteyngart here at BookPage. Not only can Shteyngart write wildly inventive, insightful fiction—it turns out he can put together one heck of a book trailer, too. Last summer we blogged about his trailer … Continue reading

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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

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Trailer Tuesday: Super Sad True Love Story

Super Sad True Love Story is Gary Shteyngart’s third novel (after The Russian Debutante’s Handbook and Absurdistan), and it is “scary but exhilarating,” according to BookPage contributor Alden Mudge. Alden interviewed the author for our August print edition, and we’ll … Continue reading

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The New Yorker’s top writers under 40

Yesterday the New Yorker announced its top 20 writers under 40, who will be featured in the June 14 & June 21 fiction issue. This is the first time the publication has made such a list since 1999—a list that … Continue reading

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