Posts Tagged ‘book clubs’
“David Gilbert’s & Sons is that novel you’ve been waiting for without knowing you were waiting. Big, brilliant, and terrifically funny, it’s a moving story about fathers and sons and success, a dead-on, deadpan retelling of our American literary myth.”—Jess Walter
A literary masterwork for readers of The Art of Fielding, The Emperor’s Children, and [...]
Read More
A conversation between Emily Bazelon, author of the upcoming book STICKS AND STONES, and her editor, Andy Ward. Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook.
“Beautifully written and tenaciously reported, Sticks and Stones is a serious, important book that reads like a page-turner. Emily Bazelon is a gifted writer, and this powerful work is sure [...]
Read More
For readers of Jonathan Franzen and Richard Russo, Jonathan Dee’s novels are masterful works of literary fiction. In this sharply observed tale of self-invention and public scandal, Dee raises a trenchant question: what do we really want when we ask for forgiveness?
Once a privileged and loving couple, the Armsteads have now reached a breaking point. [...]
Read More
“Kurt Andersen’s best yet. The man is operating on some far-out level that bends time and space to his will. True Believers hits all the right notes and reads like a goddamn dream.” — Gary Shteyngart
In True Believers, Kurt Andersen—the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of Heyday and Turn of the [...]
Read More
In honor of Independence Day, help us celebrate by saluting World War II veteran, Olympic track star, and a true American hero- 95-year-old Louie Zamperini. Louie is the subject of Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book UNBROKEN.
Visit Laura’s Facebook page to leave a message for Louie and wish him a Happy 4th.
Also, watch Louie’s latest appearance [...]
Read More
The Random House Publishing Group is excited to introduce the Random House Reader’s Circle for The Everygirl. Random House Reader’s Circle is dedicated to publishing the very best for book groups—thought-provoking books selected because they have a compelling narrative guaranteed to spark a lively discussion. In the short time since The Everygirl website was launched [...]
Read More
Readers have until midnight tonight to sign up for a chance to receive an advance copy of a book that we can’t stop raving about in-house.
Read More
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with this charming debut novel! “I loved Point, Click, Love and think it would make a great gift book. For men, for women, for everybody!” –Huntington News.net
Read More
“A sumptuous, atmospheric account of the last days of the Romanovs from the perspective of Rasputin’s daughter, Enchantments animates a kaleidoscopic breadth of historical detail with the sensuous, transporting prose that is Kathryn Harrison’s trademark.”
–JENNIFER EGAN, author of A Visit From the Goon Squad
Read More
IN HER NATIONAL BESTSELLER ALICE I HAVE BEEN, Melanie Benjamin imagined the life of the woman who inspired Alice in Wonderland. Now, in this jubilant new novel, Benjamin shines a spotlight on another fascinating female figure whose story has never fully been told: a woman who became a nineteenth century icon and inspiration—and whose most daunting limitation became her greatest strength. Full of history and intriguing relationships, this book is perfect for book clubs, so here is a handy Reading Group Guide to help move along the discussion.
Read More