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- 21 May 2013
'And the Mountains Echoed' Khaled Hosseini
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.”
'Golden Boy' by Abigail Tarttelin
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.
- 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.
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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Gulp’ by Mary Roach
Have you ever noticed that most people talk a lot about cooking but rarely discuss what our bodies do with those gourmet meals? Mary Roach has, and she’s taken on the digestive process in her new book Gulp: Adventures on … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Victory Season’ by Robert Weintraub
After the second world war’s end, baseball players left the trenches for the baseball field and the modern era of baseball began. Players like Jackie Robinson emerged as one of baseball’s greatest players while established players like DiMaggio, Williams and … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Heaven’s Lessons’ by Steve Sjogren
When Steve Sjogren, author of Conspiracy of Kindness, flat lined and then revived on the hospital operating table, he experienced a peaceful time he attributes to God. When he awoke to a world of pain, he had a difficult time … Continue reading
A working mother’s call to arms
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In, about the challenges that women face in the workplace, has certainly struck a chord with many people. Though her critics say Sandberg is out of touch with working parents who don’t have the … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Girls of Atomic City’ by Denise Kiernan
Oak Ridge, Tennessee didn’t exist until the American government bought land in the hills of Tennessee in 1942. Soon, 75,000 people were living and working in Oak Ridge, many of them young women just out of high school recruited to … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Saturday Night Widows’ by Becky Aikman
When Becky Aikman‘s husband died, she was not ready to be a widow, and certainly not ready to give up on finding happiness again like some of the widows she had met. Aikman decided to form a group of widows … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Backyard Parables’ by Margaret Roach
Margaret Roach‘s The Backyard Parables is both a spiritual and scientific field guide for the modern gardener. The book gives reader a glimpse of her spiritual practices, but also includes many practical tips for gardeners. Says our reviewer: Roach, former … Continue reading
What to read after ‘Wild’
Cheryl Strayed’s memoir Wild, about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail after the death of her mother and the dissolution of her marriage, was one of 2012′s biggest and best books. Even Oprah thought so—she made it her first pick when … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Magical Journey’ by Katrina Kenison
Faced with the absence of her grown sons and the heartbreaking loss of a close friend, Katrina Kenison turned to introspection and yoga in order to heal. She records her results in Magical Journey, chronicling her path to discover the … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Being Santa Claus’ by Sal Lizard
When Sal Lizard‘s hair and beard turned white while he was still in his 20s, he decided to embrace the look. Being Santa Claus is Lizard’s funny and touching account of his 30 years of playing Santa in malls, homes … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Heaven Changes Everything’ by Todd and Sonja Burpo
If “heaven is for real,” then it must change everything. In their latest book since they told the story of the four-year-old son’s journey to heaven, Todd and Sonja Burpo reflect on their Heaven is for Real experience. In this … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Heads in Beds’ by Jacob Tomsky
Heads in Beds by Jacob Tomsky Doubleday • $25.95 • ISBN 9780385535632 On sale November 20, 2012 Have you ever wanted to know what really happens behind the scenes at hotels? And why do some people seem to get all … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Brain on Fire’ by Susannah Cahalan
First she thought she had bed bugs. Then she thought she was overworked. A friend suggested that she might have bipolar disorder. After a month of tests totaling almost a million dollars, Susannah Cahalan drew a clock at the request … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: The Antidote by Oliver Burkeman
Oliver Burkeman wants us to rediscover the power of negative thinking in order to reach our goals. If this logic seems strange to you, Burkeman just might convince you otherwise in his new book The Antidote. Says our reviewer: Burkeman’s … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Slouching Toward Adulthood’ by Sally Koslow
The title of Sally Koslow’s book says it all: Slouching Toward Adulthood: Observations from the Not-So-Empty Nest is an investigation into the “adultescent” phenomenon. Koslow, a mother of two “adultescents” herself, explores the reasons behind the growing population of college … Continue reading
