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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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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.
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'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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Greta Wells experiences three alternate lives during a therapy session, all with different secrets and losses, pain and happiness. Which one will she ultimately choose?
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Tag Archives: Russia
Masha Gessen on the Tsarnaevs
Journalist Masha Gessen is working on a book about the Tsarnaev brothers for Riverhead. The book will explain who the brothers were, where they came from, what shaped them, and how they came to do what they appear to have done. … Continue reading
Best Books of 2011, #4: ‘Catherine the Great’ by Robert K. Massie
As part of our Best Books of 2011 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. When it comes to reading about the lives of the Romanovs, Robert K. Massie is the ne plus ultra of … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘A Partial History of Lost Causes’
A Partial History of Lost Causes by Jennifer DuBois Dial • $26 • ISBN 9781400069774 on sale March 20, 2012 A blurb from Gary Shteyngart and back cover copy that started with the words “In St. Petersburg, Russia . . … Continue reading
The trials of Leo Demidov continue
Good news for fans of intelligent suspense: Tom Rob Smith‘s final novel in the Leo Demidov trilogy, which began with the remarkable Child 44, has a release date. Agent 6 (Grand Central) will be published in January 2012. The book … Continue reading
Literary St. Petersburg: Dostoyevsky
On my recent trip to St. Petersburg, I balanced out the vodka and caviar with some slightly more edifying museum visits. Given Russia’s rich literary heritage, you could hardly walk a block without coming across a sign or historical marker … Continue reading
