Tag Archives: Jennifer Weiner

California reading

Posted on 10 August 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Confession: I am currently on vacation in sunny California! Planned activities include: riding in a convertible on Mulholland Drive; visiting Grauman’s (like any true fan of “I Love Lucy”); driving up the coast on Route 1; going to the beach … Continue reading →

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Weekly links: BEA, Bradbury and summer reading

Posted on 8 June 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Happy Friday, readers! I am normally thrilled for the weekend because it means lazy Saturdays and Sundays spent with a good book. Due to some mid-week travel a few days ago, though, I’ve squeezed in even more weekday reading than … Continue reading →

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20 summer standouts

Posted on 1 May 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Even though I don’t have summer homework assignments or go to camp anymore, and come June I’m more likely to spend my afternoons at my desk than by the pool, I still love compiling a huge summer reading list (then … Continue reading →

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What to read after a breakup

Posted on 14 February 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Valentine’s Day, Schmalentine’s Day. Inspired by Daniel Handler’s new novel, Why We Broke Up, I decided to come up with a list of books to read if you just ended a romantic relationship. Why We Broke Up, a 2012 Printz … Continue reading →

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Weekly links: News from Beth Hoffman; more on gender from Jennifer Weiner; drama on Capitol Hill and more

Posted on 20 January 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Novelist Beth Hoffman, whose debut, Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt, was a reader favorite of 2010, has shared an excerpt from her second novel on her website. We hear that Looking for Me will be published in early 2013. —————- Upon … Continue reading →

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A Halloween gift from Jennifer Weiner

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Jennifer Weiner’s latest project demonstrates one of the digital revolution’s biggest benefits—when inspiration strikes an author, readers don’t have to wait two years to reap the benefits. Weiner had an idea for a creepy short story on Tuesday, October 25. … Continue reading →

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What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Then Came You’

Posted on 20 July 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner Atria • $26.99 • on sale July 12, 2011 A Jennifer Weiner novel is my favorite kind of vacation read. It holds my attention in between swimming and socializing; keeps me awake until the wee … Continue reading →

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Weekly links

Posted on 15 July 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Happy weekend, readers! I am yawning at my desk right now after a very late night of applauding, crying and gasping in front of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (more on that later). Did anyone else go … Continue reading →

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Weiner tackles the politics of motherhood

Posted on 24 January 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Last week I was excited to see that Jennifer Weiner is a judge for the 2011 Tournament of Books, but now I have even bigger news. Weiner’s ninth book will come out on July 12 and be called Then Came … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Weiner is writing for the small screen

Posted on 11 October 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Jennifer Weiner announced on Friday (via her Twitter) that she is going to Hollywood. Here’s more from Deadline.com, which summarized the four shows which received “official pilot orders” by ABC Family: “The Great State of Georgia” is an ABC Studios’ … Continue reading →

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The literary vs. commercial fiction showdown

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

If you follow authors on Twitter, chances are you know all about the Jennifer Weiner-Jodi Picoult-Jonathan Franzen literary vs. commercial fiction showdown taking place online. Well, I suppose “literary vs. commercial fiction showdown” isn’t entirely appropriate. Weiner explains the issue … Continue reading →

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New books from Jennifer Weiner

Posted on 2 June 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

It’s a busy season for Jennifer Weiner fans. Best Friends Forever came out in paperback May 4, and Fly Away Home, Weiner’s newest novel about the family of a philandering politician, is out in hardback on July 13. (Look for … Continue reading →

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Best of the blogs

Posted on 30 April 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

The End of Poetry Month Posted on The Best Words in their Best Order FSG has done a fantastic job with their poetry month blog, and if you haven’t been keeping up, today’s post provides links to some highlights. Read … Continue reading →

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What We're Reading Wednesday

Posted on 10 February 2010 by Abby, Fiction Editor

Good in Bed by Jennifer Weiner May 2001, Pocket In these cold, snowy (even in Nashville!) winter months, there is nothing better than curling up in bed with a good book—and lately I’ve found myself on a chick lit kick. … Continue reading →

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