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Wool by Hugh Howey

Friday May 17, 2013

Wool by Hugh HoweyHugh 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:

Cover Photo Courtesy Simon & Schuster

Graduation Gift Ideas

Wednesday May 8, 2013

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

Some Ideas for Mother's Day

Monday May 6, 2013

Some Assembly Required by Anne LamottNext Sunday is Mother's Day. Here are some books from the past few years that would be great to pass on to mom.

Cover Photo Courtesy Riverhead

New Books for May

Wednesday May 1, 2013

Inferno by Dan BrownFrom vampires to conspiracies to Afghanistan...May brings books from favorite authors of several genres.

Cover Photo Courtesy Knopf Doubleday

New in Paperback: Gold by Chris Cleave

Tuesday April 30, 2013

Gold by Chris CleaveOne 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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Paperback Pick: The Age of Miracles

Saturday April 27, 2013

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson WalkerThe 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.

Cover Photo Courtesy Random House

Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan

Monday April 22, 2013

Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwanLate 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.

Cover Photo Courtesy Knopf Doubleday

The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

Saturday April 20, 2013

The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer 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.

Cover Photo Courtesy Riverhead

Holocaust Remembrance Month

Tuesday April 16, 2013

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten BoomApril 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.

Cover Photo Courtesy Baker Publishing Group

Orphan Master's Son Wins Pulitzer Prize

Monday April 15, 2013

The Orphan Master's Son by Adam JohnsonThe 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.

Cover Photo Courtesy Random House

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