Tag Archives: Andrea G.

Awards that recognize fiction’s impact on society and culture

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

This past week two interesting, perhaps lesser-known book awards were given: The 83rd Annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and the inaugural Aspen Words Literary Prize. The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognize fiction, nonfiction and poetry books that have made important contributions to … Continue reading →

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New Fiction Roundup – April 2018

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

4/3: America Is Not the Heart by Elaine Castillo – When Hero De Vera arrives in the United States, haunted by the political upheaval in the Philippines and disowned by her parents, her aunt and uncle give her a fresh … Continue reading →

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Book Group Best Bets: Fiction for Discussion

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Anyone who has belonged to a book club knows that there’s one meeting more difficult and stressful than all the rest – the meeting when members discuss which books to read and discuss for the rest of the year. How … Continue reading →

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Dragons, wolves and bears in love – oh my!

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

Are you stuck in the winter doldrums? Perhaps you need some sexy romance novels to spice up these last winter days – why not add some steamy shapeshifting surprises to raise the temperature? Isabel Cooper has a number of books … Continue reading →

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New Fiction Roundup – March 2018

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

March is packed full of family-centered novels; the month closes out with a duo of gripping psychological thrillers. 3/6: Census by Jesse Ball – Set in a world not-quite-our-own, a widower learns that he is dying and takes to the … Continue reading →

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New Fiction Roundup – February 2018

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

From historical fiction to romance, mystery, and more, check out this selection of new titles coming out in February. 2/6: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones – Newlyweds Roy and Celestial are navigating their first year of marriage when Roy … Continue reading →

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Pie and Whiskey

Posted on January 18, 2018 by

There are some combinations so perfect that when your attention is drawn to them, you wonder how you’ve missed them for years. That was my feeling upon discovering Pie & Whiskey, which is simultaneously: a fantastic compilation of short work … Continue reading →

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