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Tag Archives: Justin Cronin
Today’s the day: Justin Cronin’s ‘The Twelve’ is on sale
It’s been a long wait for fans of The Passage, but The Twelve is finally here. And for you Cronin fans, we have not just a review for you (don’t worry, there are zero spoilers), but also a handwritten “Meet … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Twelve’ by Justin Cronin
Justin Cronin‘s The Twelve comes out next week and I can hardly wait to get my own copy. The sequel to The Passage, Cronin’s new book promises to resolve the up-in-the-air ending that left fans itching to know what happens … Continue reading
Long vacation ahead? Pick up a doorstop novel!
A month ago, we highlighted 15 superstar story collections. Now, it’s time to move in the opposite direction. Here are 15 doorstop novels we love, in a variety of genres. We’re defining “doorstop” loosely as a long book that will … Continue reading
Look for ‘The Twelve’ in September!*
Our post about the sequel to The Passage, The Twelve, is among the most viewed posts here on The Book Case. So the minute we heard that The Twelve has a pub date, we had to pass the news on … Continue reading
Weekly links—ghosts, music and more
Any reader raised in the South over the last 40 years or so probably has fond memories of the work of Kathryn Tucker Windham, that indefatigable journalist-turned-ghost-story teller. Until her death this June, Windham chronicled the South’s history through its legends … Continue reading
More on ‘The Twelve’—sequel to ‘The Passage’
We recently posted our insider information about Justin Cronin‘s The Twelve—now, with the announcement of a paperback cover and release date of May 17 for The Passage (one of our best books of 2010), there’s a bit more to report. … Continue reading
What we know about the sequel to ‘The Passage’
When I read Kerry’s post about how many people visit her site in search of news about the sequel to The Passage, I realized something: we’ve been holding out on you. At least a little bit. During my interview with … 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
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Mary & O’Neil’ by Justin Cronin
Mary & O’Neil by Justin Cronin Dial • $21.95 • ISBN 9780385333580 Originally published in 2001 This interconnected collection of short stories was Justin Cronin’s first book, and while it is a far cry from the action-packed world he created … Continue reading
Best Books of 2010: #12, ‘The Passage’
As part of our Best Books of 2010 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. You’ve all heard everything there is to hear about this summer blockbuster, right? This is one case where the hype … Continue reading
The next big post-apocalyptic thing?
Will debut author Alex Adams‘ trilogy be the next big thing in post-apocalyptic fiction? From Publishers Marketplace: Alex Adams’ debut WHITE HORSE, a post-apocalyptic quest novel about a woman who must guard and protect her unborn child while searching the … Continue reading
Summer smash? ‘The Passage’ goes on sale today
So, pretty much every reader in America has heard about The Passage, right? The buzz book of the summer that puts a new twist on vampires from an author better known for his literary leanings? If you’re one of those … Continue reading
A busy week on BookPage.com
From Stephenie Meyer’s novella to Justin Cronin’s much buzzed-about The Passage, there’s a lot going on in publishing this week. As always, BookPage.com will be in on the action. You can especially look forward to the following reviews and features. … Continue reading
June Bestseller Watch
This expanded version of the popular feature from the print edition of BookPage shares the release dates for some of the guaranteed blockbusters hitting shelves in June. Which June release are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the … Continue reading
