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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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What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Aviator’s Wife’ by Melanie Benjamin
The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin Random House • $26 • ISBN 9780345528674 Published January 15, 2013 Melanie Benjamin has a knack for reinventing historical characters—see her previous novels Alice I Have Been and The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb—and … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Dark Rose’
The Dark Rose by Erin Kelly Pamela Dorman Books/Viking • $26.95 • on sale February 6, 2012 I know it’s only October, but I was so excited when I learned that Erin Kelly has a new book coming out in February, … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Secrets of Bella Terra’
Secrets of Bella Terra by Christina Dodd Signet • $7.99 • ISBN 9780451413093 on sale August 2, 2011 Trisha and I are gearing up to attend the RWA conference, and what better way to prepare than by diving into some … 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: Roses
Roses by Leila Meacham Grand Central, January 2010 I was initially drawn to Roses because of the words I kept hearing associated with the novel: Doorstopper! Drama! Texas-family epic! When I read that Leila Meacham is 71-years-old, and that Roses … Continue reading
What are you reading? Holiday edition
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or just celebrating a couple of days off, we’re betting this long weekend will contain at least a few hours of reading time for most of you. It certainly will for me. Snug in my suitcase: … Continue reading
