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Chinese New Year reads: A roundup

Jen of Devourer of Books — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Chinese New Year, the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar, falls on Sunday, Feb. 10, this year. Whether or not you will be celebrating, this is a great opportunity to pick up one of these fantastic books set in China.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Start of Everything by Emily Winslow

Jen of Devourer of Books — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

With a setting to die for and incredibly rich characters, Emily Winslow's newest literary mystery, The Start of Everything, is our Red Hot Book of the Week.

Historical fiction beyond Anne Boleyn: Art and artists

Jen of Devourer of Books — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Historical fiction covers a variety of subjects, not just the wives of Henry VIII. One subject that often results in particularly vivid novels is that of arts and artists. Here are five of our favorites.

Lounging around with Emily Bazelon

Jen of Devourer of Books — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

As a writer and senior editor for Slate magazine, Emily Bazelon wrote a series on bullying and cyberbullying. Sticks and Stones, her fascinating and wonderfully researched book on the subject, will be in stores on Feb. 19, 2013.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier

Jen of Devourer of Books — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

A new book by Tracy Chevalier is always cause for celebration among fans of historical fiction. For the first time in more than 15 years she is turning her pen again to America. Featuring mid-19th century immigration, the Quaker community and the Underground Railroad, The Last Runaway is our Red Hot Book of the Week.

New beginnings: Five novels of reinvention

Jen of Devourer of Books — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Many people use the new year as an opportunity to change something in their life that they aren't happy with. If you aren't sure what you might want to change — or if you'd rather reading about someone else's self-improvement than do it yourself — these five novels are not only fun to read, but they contain characters who change their lives in inspiring ways.

Touchdown! 5 Football novels for bowl season

Jen of Devourer of Books — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

We're right in the middle of championship football season: College bowls have been going on since mid-December, and the Super Bowl is coming up on Feb. 3. Whether you can't get enough of the pigskin or need to get yourself in the mood for the gridiron festivities, we have five football-themed reads that are sure to get you into the end zone.

Lounging around with Lyndsay Faye

Jen of Devourer of Books — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Lyndsay Faye's second novel, Gods of Gotham, is one of our favorite novels of 2012. She's here today talking Gods of Gotham, Sherlock Holmes, and showing off her flash slang.

Historical fiction beyond Anne Boleyn: Best of 2012

Jen of Devourer of Books — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Historical fiction covers a variety of subjects, not just the wives of Henry VIII . 2012 was a great year for historical fiction, and here are our top picks for the year.

Books for the end of the world

Jen of Devourer of Books — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

If you're reading this, then the world probably didn't really end with the Mayan calendar. We're glad to still be here, but we do love the apocalypse as it appears in fiction. In honor of the world not ending, here are five of our favorite apocalyptic novels.

Read a New Book month

Jen of Devourer of Books — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Many of us have a tendency to get stuck in a bit of a rut, reading-wise. After all, we know what we like, so why shake things up? Well, December is Read a New Book month, and to get in the spirit of things we challenge you to pick up a book in a genre you don't usually read. Stuck for ideas? Check out some of our favorite genre picks below!

Novels in letters for National Letter Writing Week

Jen of Devourer of Books — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

The second week of January is National Letter Writing Week! Most of us have abandoned pen and ink in favor of emails, texts and tweets, but below are five books that may just inspire you to send a nice, old-fashioned letter — stamp and all.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Love in the Years of Lunacy by Mandy Sayer

Jen of Devourer of Books — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Love is colorblind in Mandy Sayers' Love in the Years of Lunacy, but with World War II raging, Pearl may have to go to war to keep it.

Historical fiction beyond Anne Boleyn: The Civil War

Jen of Devourer of Books — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Historical fiction covers a variety of subjects, not just the wives of Henry VIII. Here are some of our favorite novels about the U.S. Civil War. You're sure to find one you'll love!

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Trial of Fallen Angels by James Kimmel Jr.

Jen of Devourer of Books — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:37:00 -0800

In The Trial of Fallen Angels, attorney James Kimmel Jr. explores the connection between justice and the divine.

New author we love: Megan Mulry

Jen of Devourer of Books — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:00:00 -0800

Megan Mulry's A Royal Pain is a funny, sexy book about relationships, appearances and identity. Oh, and falling in love with royalty. Here is SheKnows' interview with the author.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

Jen of Devourer of Books — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:18:00 -0800

Barbara Kingsolver's beautiful new book Flight Behavior tackles tough issues of climate change, identity and marriage.

Now in paperback: November's red-hot reads

Jen of Devourer of Books — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:45:00 -0800

Do you sometimes skip over titles at the bookstore, unsure if they're really worth $35? You're in luck! Most books make the transition from hardcover to paperback in a year or less. Here are some of the hottest books that are out in paperback this November.

Thanksgiving: The power of food

Jen of Devourer of Books — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800

At Thanksgiving, we celebrate all that we have with a virtual — or occasionally, literal — cornucopia of food. Your Thanksgiving turkey may make you sleepy, but these novels will stimulate you with the magical meals they serve up.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro

Jen of Devourer of Books — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700

B.A. Shapiro's The Art Forger not only explores the Gardner heist and forgery but also takes readers deep into the world of art in a compulsively readable novel.