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- 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.
- 25 June 2013
'The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells' by Andrew Sean Greer
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?
'Sisterland' by Curtis Sittenfeld
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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Your top 20 books of 2013 (so far!)
Back in January, we shared our list of 20 most anticipated books of 2013. Now it’s time to see the books that have had you buzzing this year. We’ve compiled the Top 20 books of 2013 (so far!)—based on the … Continue reading
Posted in fiction, nonfiction
Tagged A Tale for the Time Being, Amity Gage, Ann Hood, Becky Aikman, Benediction, Chanel Bonfire, Charles Dubow, Cover of Snow, Domenica Ruta, Edward Kelsey Moore, Eleanor Morse, Elizabeth Black, Ghostman, Herman Koch, Indiscretion, Janice Steinberg, Jenny Milchman, Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes, Kent Haruf, Leah Stewart, Lisa O'Donnell, Me Before You, Roger Hobbs, Ruth Ozeki, Saturday Night Widows, Schroder, The Death of Bees, The Dinner, The Drowning House, The History of Us, The Last Runaway, The Obituary Writer, The Storyteller, The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, The Tin Horse, Top 20 Books of 2013, Tracy Chevalier, Wendy Lawless, White Dog Fell from the Sky, With or Without You
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Fiction forecast: early 2013
We’re gearing up to recap the best books of 2012, but first, here’s a look forward at a few of the fiction releases we’re excited about in the first half of 2013. (Note: this post may be periodically updated as … Continue reading
Posted in fiction, News
Tagged 2013 releases, A Thousand Pardons, All That Is, anticipated novels, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Claire Messud, Elizabeth Strout, How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, James Salter, jennifer Gilmore, Khaled Hosseini, Leah Stewart, Mackenzie Bezos, Meg Wolitzer, Middle C, Mohsin Hamid, Montero Caine, Ned Beauman, Sidney Poitier, The History of Us, The Interestings, The Mothers, The Teleportation Accident, Traps, White Dog Fell From the Sky by Eleanor Morse, William H. Gass
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