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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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Tag Archives: Jonathan Franzen
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Middlesteins’ by Jami Attenberg
The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg Grand Central Publishing • $24.99 • ISBN 9781455507214 On sale now I’ve had my eye on The Middlesteins ever since it appeared on our list of the Top 10 Books for November. Then, I realized … Continue reading
Today’s fiction is yesterday’s news
As the general fiction editor here at BookPage, most every novel published eventually makes its way across my desk (or at least spends time piled on it). So it’s easy to spot trends. Some are extremely transitory (cover trends, Amish … Continue reading
Monday contest: Four much-anticipated books
Have you been keeping up with our 30 most anticipated books of 2012? If so, you know that March, April and May pack some big book releases: 17 of our 30 most anticipated books! We’re giving away four picks from … Continue reading
Weekly links: News from Beth Hoffman; more on gender from Jennifer Weiner; drama on Capitol Hill and more
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
Weekly links: Literary matchups, Franzen vs. Wallace and virtual bookstores
If witty literary lists are your thing (and if you’re reading this blog, they probably are!) you shouldn’t miss Flavorwire’s roundup of literary couples who would date in real life. Example: Jo March and Rhett Butler. ———– How far can … Continue reading
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
Best of the blogs
It’s an exciting time of year to read book blogs, what with all the end of year “best-of” lists, roundups and blog tours. What book blogs have you read this week? Do you stick to a select few blogs in … 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
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Game Control’
Game Control by Lionel Shriver HarperPerennial • $13.95 • July 3, 2007 (originally published 1994) Getting through Lionel Shriver’s backlist is taking more time than it normally does when I discover an author I like (I picked up Kevin, my first Shriver, in … 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
