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- 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.
- 25 June 2013
'The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells' by Andrew Sean Greer
Greta Wells experiences three alternate lives during a therapy session, all with different secrets and losses, pain and happiness. Which one will she ultimately choose?
'Sisterland' by Curtis Sittenfeld
Sittenfeld returns with the story of twin sisters: Vi, a professed psychic, and Kate, a wife and mother in denial of her talents. When Vi predicts a devastating earthquake is around the corner, Kate must decide whether to support her sister and out herself for the potential good of the community, or continue to ignore her own instincts.
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From Mr Whicher to Mrs Robinson
It’s a funny coincidence that the authors of the two books I purchased while on vacation in the UK in the spring of 2009 both have new books out this summer. Last week I told you about the new novel … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie
Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie Random House • $35 • ISBN 9780679456728 To be published November 8, 2011 The fact that I’ve been anticipating this book for months is no secret to Book Case … Continue reading
Canadian funny woman gets a book deal
Here’s a fun news item for a Friday: Kate Beaton, Canadian cartoonist extraordinaire, will be publishing a collection of her drawings with Drawn & Quarterly this fall. According to the deal announcement, the book will take readers “on a romp … Continue reading
Monday contest: The secrets of NYC
guest post by Alden Mudge Who knew that the Ku Klux Klan was once active in New York City? Or that that in 1917 Leon Trotsky spent three months in New York City – in the Bronx, no less, before … Continue reading
A look at the dark side of beauty
Another 2011 release we have our eye on is Ruth Brandon’s Ugly Beauty (Harper). Coming in February, the book is a dual biography of Helena Rubinstein and the founder of L’Oréal, Eugène Schueller, who faced off during the early days of the … Continue reading
Feeling French on Bastille Day?
As a Francophile who welcomes any excuse for a summertime celebration, le quatorze juillet is one of my favorite holidays. To commemorate the French fete nationale, pour a kir or other apèro and sit down with one of these reading … 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
Who’s your literary hero?
At the Guardian, they’re running an interesting series of brief essays by writers about “the writers who inspired them.” Though some of the writers veer off course to describe artists (Margaret Drabble, for example, chooses Van Gogh—and John Banville shares … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: The Secret Lives of Buildings
Any architecture or history buff would be pleased to find The Secret Lives of Buildings under the tree. Through the eyes of first-time author Edward Hollis, an architect who specializes in restoring historic buildings, readers will discover that iconic structures … Continue reading
12 books of Christmas: A New Literary History of America
Americana buffs everywhere will have A New Literary History of America on their holiday wish lists. A compilation of more than 200 essays by writers like Jonathan Lethem and Sarah Vowell on pivotal pop cultural, literary and historical events from … Continue reading
In honor of Veterans Day
Veterans Day has been an official holiday in the United States since 1938. Our November issue has a roundup of new titles to remember the soldiers who fought in battles past and present, but there are plenty more in our … Continue reading
