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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' by Neil Gaiman
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Tag Archives: J.K. Rowling
Best Books of 2012: #47, ‘The Casual Vacancy’
As part of our Best Books of 2012 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. J.K. Rowling’s first published novel for adults has received more mixed reviews than any other book published in 2012. We … Continue reading
The most wonderful day of the year
Readers, I know what I’m doing today! I’ll give you a hint: Yep, today I am reading The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults. If this week’s Monday Contest is any indication, I’d bet that many of you … Continue reading
Countdown to Rowling: Will the magic continue?
We’re just a month out from the publication of J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults, The Casual Vacancy, on September 27. Little, Brown has been keeping details about the novel, other than the official description, top secret—sources say that only … Continue reading
Fall fiction: J.K. Rowling’s ‘The Casual Vacancy’
Hachette has just announced that J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults will be published by Little, Brown on September 27, 2012. The Casual Vacancy is about a small British village that finds itself turned upside down during a tumultuous council … Continue reading
BIG news from J.K. Rowling
I was having a conversation with someone the other day, and I mentioned that I don’t usually like books that have a cult following. My friend’s reply: “You mean other than Harry Potter?” Oh, yeah. Harry Potter: My favorite series … Continue reading
Book Fortune: literary fantasy you can’t put down
Click here for more info on this feature. Reader name: Rosario Hometown: El Monte, CA Favorite genre: Fantasy Favorite authors: Chaim Potok, Keith Donohue, J.K. Rowling Favorite books: My Name is Asher Lev, The Stolen Child, the Harry Potter series … Continue reading
The end of an era
I don’t think I’m the only one who fell into a slight funk at a few minutes past 2 a.m. last Friday morning. Along with the 4,800 other people who’d crammed into a sold-out multiplex, I’d just experienced Harry Potter … Continue reading
Rowling gives more details about Potter website
This morning, J.K. Rowling announced some details about her new Pottermore website. You can watch the announcement below, in which Rowling states that Pottermore will provide a digital reading experience for fans of all ages. It will also be the … Continue reading
On the edge of my seat at ‘Deathly Hallows’
If I’m a bit sluggish at my desk this morning, it’s for good reason—I was out until 3 a.m. at the midnight screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I! I’m a veteran of HP midnight screenings, and … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling Scholastic • $34.99 • Originally published July 21, 2007 It feels like yesterday that I was waiting in line at a bookstore in New York City—at midnight—about to explode with excitement … Continue reading
Best of the blogs
What blogs have you been reading this week? My picks for the week are on topics from romance novels to Harry Potter . . . New Books, Good Dialogue Posted by Sarah Wendell on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books I don’t … Continue reading
Best of the blogs
J.K. Rowling does a high profile interview, authors write about Banned Books Week and more—it’s been a big week for book blogs. A couple of my favorite posts are below. What blogs have you been reading? Leaky Live Coverage: J. … Continue reading
A second trailer for Harry
In case you missed it yesterday–a second trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I has been released. The movies just keep getting better; does this new glimpse have you looking forward to November 19?
Voldemort to Harry: “Why do you live?”
A new trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is now available: Not gonna lie, it gave me goosebumps. (And made me think that it’s time to start dusting off that Gryffindor scarf I got for Christmas a few … Continue reading
Opening day in Potterland
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando resort officially opens tomorrow. And though I’ve never been to Disneyland or Walt Disney World in my life—and I’ve never even been tempted to visit Universal Studios (the lines! the … Continue reading
