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Tag Archives: What We’re Reading Wednesday
What We’re Reading Wednesday: An Exclusive Love
An Exclusive Love, by Johanna Adorján Norton, January 31, 2011 When Johanna Adorján was 20 years old, in October 1991, her grandparents killed themselves in their tidy little house in a suburb of Copenhagen. This is their story, and it’s … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Lover’s Dictionary’
The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan FSG • $18 • January 4, 2011 Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, which means . . . well, I’m not sure what that means. I don’t personally feel more romantic than … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand’
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson Random House • $15 • Paperback published in November 2010 (hardcover published in March 2010) This week’s Monday Contest is all about book clubs, so I thought it only appropriate to highlight an … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Restless Heart’ by Wynonna Judd
Restless Heart by Wynonna Judd NAL • $25.95 • January 25, 2011 If you were excited about country star Sara Evans’ debut novel, The Sweet By and By, then you’ll be happy to hear that Wynonna Judd (of famous duo … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘My Reading Life’*
My Reading Life by Pat Conroy Nan A. Talese • $25 • November 2, 2010 *Also known as the best Christmas present ever: On Christmas Eve, I was thrilled to open this gift from my best friend–a personalized edition of … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels
The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels by Ree Drummond William Morrow • $25.99 • ISBN 9780061997167 On sale February 1, 2011 It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the Pioneer Woman, aka Ree Drummond. I’ve enjoyed … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Blood, Bones and Butter’
Blood, Bones and Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton Random House • $26 • ISBN 9781400068722 March 1, 2011 How’s this for a recommendation: “Magnificent. Simply the best memoir by a chef ever. Ever. Gabrielle Hamilton packs more heart, soul and pure … Continue reading
What We’re Reading Wednesday: The Children’s Book
The Children’s Book, by A.S. Byatt Knopf, October 2009 A.S. Byatt’s latest novel, The Children’s Book, revolves around the character of Olive Wellwood, a writer of stories for children, and her family, including a husband, a sister, and many children, … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Jane’
Jane by April Lindner Poppy • $17.99 • ISBN 9780316084208 On sale October 11, 2010 Set Jane Eyre during contemporary times–and turn Mr. Rochester into a rock star–and you’ve got Jane, the smart and sexy new teen novel from April Lindner. … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Eighteen Acres’
Eighteen Acres by Nicolle Wallace Atria • $25 • ISBN 9781439194829 On sale October 19, 2010 I have a soft spot for novels that have to do with the personal side of politics—think American Wife or Fly Away Home—so I … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter’
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin William Morrow • $24.99 • ISBN 9780060594664 On sale October 5, 2010 Edgar Award-winning author and Ole Miss creative writing professor Tom Franklin has been compared to Faulkner, Harper Lee and Flannery O’Connor, … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: Carry the Rock
Carry the Rock: Race, Football, and the Soul of an American City by Jay Jennings Rodale • $25.99 • September 14, 2010 My initial interest in Jay Jennings’ Carry the Rock was personal: I graduated from Little Rock Central High, … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: Storyteller
Storyteller: The Authorized Biography of Roald Dahl by Donald Sturrock Simon & Schuster • $30.00 • September 14, 2010 I admit that after Trisha blogged about Storyteller, the authorized biography of Roald Dahl, I expected the book to be rather … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan NAL Trade • $15.00 • First published in 1992 Terry McMillan’s Getting to Happy came out yesterday—but before I start that I have some catching up to do. Luckily, I’ve been meaning to crack … Continue reading
