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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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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.
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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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Tag Archives: YA
Margi Preus on her Japanese tale
Our reviewer practically dares you to read one of this year’s Newbery Honor winners: “What’s the title? It’s Heart of a Samurai, by Margi Preus, but seriously, you wouldn’t like it. I mean, why would you want to read about … Continue reading
Why I hate writing: guest post by Randy Russell
Novelist Randy Russell has been nominated for the Edgar award for his mysteries for adults. Now, he turns his attention to a YA audience with Dead Rules (HarperTeen), an imaginative take on the paranormal trend that ponders what a human … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Razorbill • $10.99 • ISBN 9781595141880 paperback published June 14, 2011 About a year ago, I was chatting with a high school English teacher, and I asked her what her students liked to read … Continue reading
Book banning, parenting—and drama
By now, most of you probably know that Meghan Cox Gurdon sparked a controversy in the Wall Street Journal* by writing about the “explicit abuse, violence and depravity” present in today’s YA literature. The gist of the piece is that … Continue reading
Counting down to the Inheritance Cycle finale
The final book in Christopher Paolini‘s four-part Inheritance Cycle will be published on November 8, and Random House has announced that the title will be Inheritance. If you’re wondering whether reader enthusiasm is still high for a series started nearly … Continue reading
Teen runaways + mystery
Tim Wynne-Jones (author of the Rex Zero series) has a new book out this week. Called Blink & Caution, it’s about a couple of teen runaways who get drawn into a dangerous crime—and fall into an unconventional romantic relationship. Our … Continue reading
Brashares’ sisterhood grows up
While browsing the Random House summer 2011 catalog, I had to pause on a listing for Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares—what was the fifth “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” book doing in an adult hardcover catalog? Turns out that Carmen, … Continue reading
Best Children’s Books of 2010
In Wednesday’s edition of Reading Corner, we revealed the Best Children’s Books of 2010, as determined by the editors of BookPage. We chose 10 picks in each age range (picture books, middle grade and teen), and our choices include a … Continue reading
Gary Ross to direct ‘The Hunger Games’
Variety reported yesterday that Gary Ross‘s deal to direct the movie adaptation of The Hunger Games is “all but done.” Ross’s other directing credits include Pleasantville and Seabiscuit (based on the book by Laura Hillenbrand)—which just might be my family’s … Continue reading
YA debut from a romance star
Roxanne St. Claire, author of 25 books—including category romance; romantic suspense; chick lit; and Edge of Sight, one of BookPage’s romance picks for November—has signed a deal to write her first YA novel. It’s called Don’t You Wish and will … 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
And. . . we have a winner of “Halo”!
Congratulations to Kelly Ballenger, winner of a signed copy of Alexandra Adornetto’s Halo! Kelly—I’ll be sending an e-mail your way in the next few minutes. Read more about the Halo contest and watch a video of my interview with Ally. … Continue reading
Win a SIGNED copy of Alexandra Adornetto’s ‘Halo’
Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to interview Alexandra Adornetto about Halo, her New York Times best-selling book that’s the start of a new trilogy. It’s always exciting to meet authors, but it was a special treat to chat … Continue reading
Cover art unveiled for Steifvater’s ‘Forever’
Forever, the final book in Maggie Stiefvater‘s best-selling Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy, doesn’t come out until July 12, 2011—but yesterday the jacket was unveiled on Scholastic’s blog and Steifvater’s LiveJournal: Christopher Stengel, Associate Art Director of Scholastic, has designed … Continue reading
A second trailer for Harry
In case you missed it yesterday–a second trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I has been released. The movies just keep getting better; does this new glimpse have you looking forward to November 19?
