Bestsellers

Hugh Howey's science fiction thriller, Wool, started with a self-published short story. Reader demand for more led him to publish the five sections of the complete novel serially. An electronic bestseller, Wool was first published as a hardcover book in 2012 and was recently released in paperback. Find out whether all the hype is true and if Wool is a necessary addition to your summer reading:

• Review of Wool by Hugh Howey
• Wool Book Club Discussion Questions

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Know a recent or upcoming grad who you would like to acknowledge? These good books for recent grads make thoughtful, but affordable gifts.

Next Sunday is Mother's Day. Here are some books from the past few years that would be great to pass on to mom.

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From vampires to conspiracies to Afghanistan...May brings books from favorite authors of several genres.

• May 2013 New Releases Calendar

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One of our Best Books of 2012, Gold by Chris Cleave, is now available in paperback. Chris Cleave is one of my favorite authors, and this is one not to miss.

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The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker is a great book to pick up at this time of year -- a coming of age story with a science fiction twist that is well written but could work for a beach bag as well.

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Late last year, Ian McEwan released another short gem of a novel: Sweet Tooth. If you missed it in the holiday rush, consider coming back around to it as a spring or summer read.

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Confession: I loved having this book on my nightstand. Winter is always an act of perseverance for me, so the cover of The Interestings was like a symbol of spring to me -- so happy and vibrant. Did I enjoy reading the book, which has already gained critical acclaim from the likes of Jeffrey Eugenides and The New York Times, as much as I enjoyed looking at its cover? You'll have to read this review to find out.

• The Interestings Book Club Discussion Questions

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April is Holocaust Remembrance Month. In honor, I just reread one of my favorite books, The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. This memoir about a Dutch family that hid Jews during World War II is an inspirational addition to Holocaust literature.

• The Hiding Place Book Club Discussion Questions

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The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson was one of our Best Books of 2012 and a personal favorite, so I was happy to see the announcement that it won the Pulitzer Prize. The novel, which takes place in North Korea, is also timely considering how much that nation has been in the news lately.

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