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'The Son' by Philipp Meyer
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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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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: Southern fiction
Don’t let your Portis interest end with ‘True Grit’
It’s been almost a week since I saw True Grit and my family and I are still speaking to each other in Mattie Ross’s deadpan, contraction-less style of dialogue. The movie is wonderful—Jeff Bridges was made to play Rooster Cogburn … Continue reading
Gore’s change of course
Kristin Gore, daughter of Al Gore, launched her literary career with two smart chick-lit novels set in the world of Washington politics. On April 26, she’ll be taking her writing in a new direction with Sweet Jiminy (Hyperion), a novel … Continue reading
Stockett’s ‘The Help’ comes alive on the screen
This week, IMDb released nine images from the set of The Help, which hits theaters August 12, 2011. Kathryn Stockett’s The Help was BookPage readers’ favorite book of 2009. If you haven’t read it and you need another reason to … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove’
The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove by Susan Gregg Gilmore Crown • $23 • ISBN 9780307395030 August 17, 2010 Susan Gregg Gilmore’s second novel (after Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen) is brimming with charm. From the first page, … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: The Girl Who Chased the Moon
Once rare, book trailers are now popping up for all but the most obscure titles. It’s a wild world out there, so every Tuesday we’ll post one—or two—that we consider notable for your entertainment. This week’s trailer is for The … Continue reading
McCorkle and Smith's words take the stage
Yesterday on Twitter we asked if an adult author can cross over to children’s books (prompted by an article in The Guardian). Here’s another question for you. Does popular fiction translate on the stage? If you loved Lee Smith’s The … Continue reading
What We're Reading Wednesday
Devil’s Dream by Madison Smartt Bell November 2009, Pantheon Bell’s novel about the Civil War experiences of General Nathan Bedford Forrest brings one of history’s most gifted—and controversial—wartime leaders to life. Look for a Q&A with Madison Smartt Bell on … Continue reading
Guest Blog: Mindy Friddle
Today the Book Case welcomes author Mindy Friddle—a Southern writer who’s celebrating the recent release of her second novel, Secret Keepers. guest post by Mindy Friddle One of my favorite parts about writing fiction is taking a familiar setting, tweaking … Continue reading
