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There are tons of great books coming out this fall. We've rounded up a preliminary list of what we've read and loved, what we can't wait to read, and what we're excited to share with you over the coming months. It's a big season, y'all. Start making your TBR lists now. All books mentioned in … Continue reading BookPeople Fall 2015 Book Preview
The winners of the National Book Critics Circle Awards were announced at a ceremony filled with folks from all corners of the literary community on March 13th, 2014 at The New School Auditorium in New York. The award ceremony celebrated some of the best and brightest authors and books of 2013. Some of the highlights … Continue reading The National Book Critics Circle Award Winners
HARDCOVER FICTION By Blood We Live by Glen Duncan From the author of the best sellers The Last Werewolf and Talulla Rising, comes the hair-raising conclusion to the saga that has galvanized readers' imaginations and one last incisive--brilliantly ironic--look at what it means to be, or to not be, human. Glen Duncan will be at … Continue reading New Releases – 2/4
In another round of exciting book award news this morning, the National Book Critics Circle Award announced its 30 finalists for best books of 2013. There are some fantastic books on their lists, including The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki, and Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief … Continue reading A CONSTELLATION OF VITAL PHENOMENA Awarded First John Leonard Prize
Top Shelf: A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra Reviewed by: Liz Wyckoff, Events Host & Blogger Even before I finished reading A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, I knew that I loved it. But in the weeks since I’ve finished the novel, I’ve noticed an amazing thing: everyone who has read it has loved … Continue reading Top Shelf in June: A CONSTELLATION OF VITAL PHENOMENA
~post by Julie I carried A Constellation of Vital Phenomena around for months. Someone first gave me an early copy back in October. She pressed it in my hands and said, "You MUST read this. It's reminded me of The Tiger's Wife, but somehow possibly even better, in some ways." I put it on the … Continue reading Read This Book: A CONSTELLATION OF VITAL PHENOMENA
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