Tag Archives: women’s fiction

Ahern’s ‘Book of Tomorrow’ coming in January

Posted on 7 October 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Just 28 years old, Cecelia Ahern has had a writing career that many would envy. She’s published several best-selling novels—her debut, P.S. I Love You [read our review], written when she was just 21, became a successful film—she created the … Continue reading →

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Tunes to come with Picoult’s latest

Posted on 5 October 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Jodi Picoult has been in the news lately for talking about the discrepancy between the coverage given to male and female authors in most book review outlets (not an issue for BookPage!), but as we’ve mentioned before, 2011 will bring … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Berg’s next offering

Posted on 21 September 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Elizabeth Berg fans are a passionate group, relishing her stories of family and relationships and how women think. Or, as reviewer Carrie Rollwagen wrote of Berg’s 2009 bestseller Home Safe: “When your mood runs more toward cozy than chic, turn … Continue reading →

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Meg Wolitzer returns from a three-year snooze

Posted on 21 September 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

I admit, I let out a gasp when I came across the catalog listing for The Uncoupling (Riverhead) by Meg Wolitzer. Her 2008 novel The Ten-Year Nap was one of my favorites of the year [read our interview here]; that was … Continue reading →

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More from the author of ‘Memory Keeper’s Daughter’

Posted on 13 September 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Kim Edwards hit the big time in a big way with her 2005 debut novel, The Memory Keeper’s Daughter. The novel became a word-of-mouth hit and a book club favorite. We said this family drama about a doctor and his … Continue reading →

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The literary vs. commercial fiction showdown

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

If you follow authors on Twitter, chances are you know all about the Jennifer Weiner-Jodi Picoult-Jonathan Franzen literary vs. commercial fiction showdown taking place online. Well, I suppose “literary vs. commercial fiction showdown” isn’t entirely appropriate. Weiner explains the issue … Continue reading →

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What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove’

Posted on 18 August 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

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 →

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Monday Contest: ‘The Late, Lamented Molly Marx’

Posted on 21 June 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

When her second novel became a surprise bestseller in Germany, author Sally Koslow realized it really was a small world, after all. Read on to discover why The Late, Lamented Molly Marx (out in paperback this month) became such a … Continue reading →

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Two more from Candace Bushnell

Posted on 17 June 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Candace Bushnell of Sex and the City fame has signed a deal to write two novels for Grand Central. The first of the two is called The Two Mrs. Stones and is about “a love triangle” (a lot of possibilities … Continue reading →

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3 reasons Debbie Macomber is a best-selling author

Posted on 5 May 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Recently I had an interesting packet in my mailbox from Debbie Macomber. Though we’ve popped up on many an author’s mailing list, this one had some unusual inclusions that I thought were worth a mention. First up, coupons. For a … Continue reading →

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What we’re reading Wednesday: Between Friends

Posted on 24 March 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Between Friends by Kristy Kiernan Berkley, April 2010 Kristy Kiernan’s third novel follows a contemporary family through some major turmoil. Sixteen years ago, Cora donated an egg to help Ali and Benny conceive a daughter, Letty. Now Ali wants to … Continue reading →

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‘Goodbye’ for Sparks in September

Posted on 22 March 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Does Nicholas Sparks ever get writer’s block? It seems unlikely. Fresh off the release of The Last Song, the popular novelist will publish a 15th book on September 14. Saying Goodbye (Grand Central) is poised to join the rest of … Continue reading →

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February brings another Valentine for Trigiani fans

Posted on 16 October 2009 by Trisha, Managing Editor

The talented Adriana Trigiani will continue her series starring Valentine Roncalli this February in Brava, Valentine. Her Italian-American heroine, who runs her own custom shoe design boutique in Greenwich Village, is still struggling to balance love, a career and her … Continue reading →

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Hilary Duff's reading list

Posted on 26 August 2009 by Trisha, Managing Editor

The Daily Mail‘s recent account of Hilary Duff’s time shooting on the set of “Gossip Girl” was focused on Hilary’s “drab to fab” transformation when she changed from a gray T-shirt into a Herve Leger dress. I was more intrigued … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Napa

Posted on 3 June 2009 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Congratulations to our own romance columnist Christie Ridgway, who just signed a deal with Berkley to publish a new series of contemporary romance novels. Set in Napa, The Three Kisses trilogy focuses on three single sisters who are fighting to … Continue reading →

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