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Telling the Bees, A Novel About the Friendship of Two Elderly Beekeepers by Peggy Hesketh

On April 28, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

With echoes of The Remains of the Day, an elderly beekeeper looks back on his quiet life, and the secrets of a woman he never truly knew. As he pieces together the memories of their shared history, he will come to learn the painful truths about Claire’s life, and the redemptive power of laying the past to rest.

The Humanity Project, A Novel Accommodating the Mess of Everyday Lives by Jean Thompson

On April 18, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

Thompson proves herself at the height of her powers in The Humanity Project, crafting emotionally suspenseful and thoroughly entertaining characters, in which we inevitably see ourselves. Set against the backdrop of current events and cultural calamity, it is at once a multifaceted ensemble drama and a deftly observant story of our twenty-first-century society.

The Friedkin Connection: A Memoir by Oscar-Winning Director William Friedkin

On April 16, 2013, in Biographies & Memoirs, Book Reviews, Entertainment, Nonfiction, by Editor

With such seminal movies as The Exorcist and The French Connection, Academy Award-winning director William Friedkin secured his place as a great filmmaker. A maverick from the start, Friedkin joined other young directors who ushered in Hollywood’s second Golden Age during the 1970s. Now, in his long-awaited memoir, Friedkin provides a candid portrait of an extraordinary life and career.

Fellow Mortals: A Novel of How Relationships Are Built and Burned by Dennis Mahoney

On April 7, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

An affecting story about how relationships are built—and burned—by desperate needs and obligations. With sparse and handsome prose reminiscent of Raymond Carver and early Stewart O’Nan, Mahoney’s probing first novel charts the fall of a man who has spent his life working to be decent and shows us a community trying desperately to hold itself together.

Abide with Me: A Novel About a Military Hero Returning from War in Afghanistan by Sabin Willett

On March 27, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

Their intense and unlikely adolescent romance provided scandalous gossip for the town. The young lovers escaped Hoosick Bridge, but Emma remained Roy’s obsession long after they parted. Now Roy returns from Afghanistan a changed and extraordinary man who will stop at nothing to obtain a piece of the Herricks’ legacy.

The Tragedy of Mister Morn – A New, Recently Unearthed Play by Vladimir Nabokov

On March 25, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Historical Novel, by Editor

For the first time in English, Vladimir Nabokov’s earliest major work, written when he was only twenty-four: his only full-length play, introduced by Thomas Karshan and beautifully translated by Karshan and Anastasia Tolstoy. The Tragedy of Mister Morn was written in the winter of 1923–1924, when Nabokov was completely unknown.

Safe Haven, A Love Story About a Woman Escaping Her Past by Nicholas Sparks

On February 11, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo.

Gone to the Forest: A Violent Story Set in a Nameless Country by Katie Kitamura

On November 11, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF THE LONGSHOT comes this gripping saga about the destruction of a family, a home, and a way of life. Set on a struggling farm in a colonial country teetering on the brink of civil war, Gone to the Forest is a tale of family drama and political turmoil in which fiery storytelling melds with daring, original prose.

The Casual Vacancy, A Novel for Adults by J.K. Rowling

On September 27, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

When Barry Fairbrother dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Blackly comic, thought-provoking and constantly surprising, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults.

Those We Love Most, A Year in the Life of a Family That Suffers a Tragic Loss by Lee Woodruff

On September 21, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

Those We Love Most chronicles how these unforgettable characters confront their choices, examine their mistakes, fight for their most valuable relationships, and ultimately find their way back to each other. It takes us deep into the heart of what makes families and marriages tick and explores a fundamental question: when the ties that bind us to those we love are strained or broken, how do we pick up the pieces?