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Author Q&A: Val Brelinski

Catherine — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 07:48:02 +0000

Yesterday I reviewed The Girl Who Slept with God by Val Brelinski. It is a touching novel about the mysteries of God, religion, life, family, and growing. In short, one of those books guaranteed to engender conversation (a great book club pick!). One of the more intriguing aspects of the novel is that Brelinski herself grew […]

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Michel Faber and The Book of Strange New Things

Catherine — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 08:47:21 +0000

Recently, I reviewed Michel Faber’s new novel The Book of Strange New Things. My greatest sense of the story was a feeling of disconnection and I used descriptors like emotionally sterile, carefully controlled, and, in regards to the main character’s mindset “dreamy apathy”. Then, earlier in the week I came across this interview Faber just […]

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A Conversation with Deborah Harkness

Catherine — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:15:01 +0000

Yesterday I posted my review of The Book of Life, the final installment in the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness. Today her publishers, Viking, have been kind enough to share a question and answer interview they hosted with her. Read on for fascinating insight into what is a great paranormal fantasy series. A CONVERSATION WITH […]

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A Conversation with Stacey D’Erasmo

Catherine — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 07:33:15 +0000

Several weeks ago I was fortunate enough to get to meet and talk with author Stacey D’Erasmo about her latest novel, Wonderland, the story of an indie rock star who returns to touring after a seven year absence. I reviewed the book here. What started with a straightforward series of questions digressed into a marvelous […]

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Chris Bohjalian Interview

Catherine — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:28:25 +0000

On Monday I reviewed Chris Bohjalian’s new book, The Light in the Ruins. He is the critically acclaimed author of sixteen novels, several of which are my all-time favorites. He is also a genial and kind person, willing to take some of his personal time before his book tour starts to answer my questions. He’s […]

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Jessica Soffer: Interview AND Recipes

Catherine — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:49:18 +0000

Earlier this week I reviewed Jessica Soffer’s debut novel, Tomorrow There will be Apricots. The power and grace of this novel have now pushed me to a point of superstition because she is the fifth debut novelist this year (!) who has grabbed and shaken me and each has done it in a different way. […]

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Kent Haruf Interview

Catherine — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:15:58 +0000

Earlier this week I reviewed Kent Haruf’s newest book, Benediction. To say I loved the book is an understatement. It was one of those books that, when finished, left me moved and mad at myself for having gone this long without knowing the author. I also resolved to learn more about Haruf and to read his […]

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Interview with Carlene Bauer

Catherine — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:45 +0000

On Monday I posted my review of Frances and Bernard, a book I found to be witty, sharp, and deep. A complex look at love and friendship between two writers. As often happens when I enjoy a book this much I want to know more about the author and their process. Here then is a […]

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Herman Koch Interview

Catherine — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:16:47 +0000

Earlier this week I wrote a review of The Dinner, a book that I found brilliant in its execution and one I would highly recommend to anyone in a book club as it demands discussion. Author Herman Koch challenges the reader by turning their perceptions and beliefs inside out. Where you began the book is […]

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B.A. Shapiro Interview

Catherine — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:30:29 +0000

On Monday I published my review of Shapiro’s newest book The Art Forger, a book I thoroughly enjoyed, largely for its ability to engross the reader andteach them something. I’ve always liked art but knew very little about what goes into creating a painting.It was somewhat startling, then, to read the news last week and see […]

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