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1. High-demand hot list

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
Nonfiction, Best sellers, Fiction
Abstract

Look for reviews of these high-demand titles in forthcoming issues of Booklist. The Boston Girl. By Anita Diamant. Scribner, $26 (9781439199350). Dec. The author of the well-received The Red Tent […]

Published
2014

2. High-demand hot list

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
Nonfiction, Fiction, Business, Publishing industry
Abstract

Look for reviews of these high-demand titles in forthcoming issues of Booklist. Ada's Rules: A Sexy Skinny Novel. By Alice Randall. Bloomsbury, $24 (9781608198276). May. The author of the best-selling [...]

Published
2012

3. ELIZABETH BOWEN'S 'THE HAPPY AUTUMN FIELDS': A DREAM OR NOT?

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*FICTION
Abstract

Interprets the autumn field in the story 'The Happy Autumn Fields,' written by Elizabeth Bowen. Representation of a woman struggling with emotional crisis from a Victorian girlhood; Analysis of hallucination period in the autumn field.

Published
1984

4. The Booklist Carnegie Medal Interview, Fiction.

Author

HOOPER, BRAD

Subjects
*WORLD War II, *CARNEGIE Medal, *RADIO broadcasting in literature, *NATIONALISM in literature, *BRITTANY (France) in literature, *FICTION
Abstract

An interview with writer Anthony Doerr, winner of the 2015 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, is presented. Particular focus is given to his novel "All the Light We Cannot See". When asked about why he chose the novel's setting in World War II Brittany, France, he explains that he wanted to write about radio technology. He also notes continuities across time in societies' use of technology to foment nationalism.

Published
2015

5. Adult books: Fiction.

Author

Rouse, David and Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*FICTION
Abstract

Reviews general fiction books. Includes `In the Red,' by Regan C. Ashbaugh; `Another World,' by Pat Barker; `Wrack,' by James Bradley; `Polonaise,' by Anthony Bukoski; `Thunder on the Mountain,' by David Poyer.

Published
1999

6. Bookmakers: Dalkey Archive Press.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*LITERATURE, *FICTION
Abstract

The article presents information on the Dalkey Archive Press, a publisher which focuses on international literary fiction. Named after a novel by the Irish author Flann O'Brien, it was founded in 1984. Associate Publisher Martin Riker is quoted discussing the firm's goals and plans. The Dalkey anthology "Best European Fiction 2010," which features writers from 30 countries, is described.

Published
2009

7. Top 10 First Novels.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*RECOMMENDED books, *FICTION
Abstract

The article lists the best first novels published between October 2008 and October 2009, including "Grace Hammer" by Sara Stockbridge, "Lime Tree Can’t Bear Orange" by Amanda Smyth, and "The Moon Opera" by Bi Feiyu.

Published
2009

8. Top 10 Historical Novels.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*RECOMMENDED books, *BIBLIOGRAPHY, *BOOK selection, *HISTORICAL fiction, *HISTORY in literature, *FICTION
Abstract

Presents a list of the top ten historical novels. "Zorro," by Isabel Allende; "The Stone That the Builder Refused," by Madison Smartt Bell; "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell," by Susanna Clarke; "Birds Without Wings," by Louis De Berniéres; "One Sunday Morning," by Amy Ephron; "The Divine Husband," by Francisco Goldman; "An Unfinished Season," by Ward Just; "Heir to the Glimmering World," by Cynthia Ozick; "Gilead," by Marilynne Robinson; "The Plot Against America," by Philip Roth.

Published
2005

9. Top 10 Historical Novels.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*HISTORICAL fiction, *FICTION
Abstract

Lists the top ten historical novels. 'The Price of Murder,' by Bruce Alexander; 'Crofton's Fire,' by Keith Coplin; 'Port Hazard,' by Loren D. Estleman; 'Mask of Night,' by Philip Gooden; Several others.

Published
2004

11. The Life-Writer.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*AUTHORS, *FICTION
Published
2016

12. Nutshell.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*FETUS, *LITERATURE, *FICTION
Published
2016

13. Madagascar: New and Selected Stories.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*SHORT story collections, *FICTION
Abstract

A review of the short story collection "Madagascar: New and Selected Stories" by Steven Schwartz is presented.

Published
2016

14. Dinosaurs on Other Planets.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*SHORT story collections, *FICTION
Abstract

A review is presented for the book "Dinosaurs on Other Planets," by Danielle McLaughlin.

Published
2016

15. The Little Red Chairs.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*STRANGERS, *FICTION
Abstract

A review of the book "The Little Red Chairs," by Edna O'Brien, is presented.

Published
2016

17. French Exit.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*WIDOWS, *FICTION
Published
2018

19. Last Stories.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*CRUELTY, *FICTION
Published
2018

20. Our Souls at Night.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*HUSBANDS in literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Our Souls At Night" by Kent Haruf.

Published
2015

21. The Green Road.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*FAMILIES, *FICTION
Published
2015

22. God Help the Child.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*ADULT child abuse victims, *FICTION
Published
2015

23. Sisters.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*WIVES, *FICTION
Published
2017

24. Logical Family.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*AMERICAN fiction, *FICTION
Published
2017

25. House of Names.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*HUMAN behavior, *FICTION
Published
2017

29. Enigma Variations.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*ROMANCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2016

30. Thus Bad Begins.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*FICTION, SPANISH politics & government
Published
2016

31. Desert God.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*EGYPTIANS in literature, *FICTION
Published
2014

33. Half a King.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*BETRAYAL, *FICTION
Published
2014

34. Fall of Giants.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*HISTORICAL fiction, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Fall of Giants" by Ken Follett.

Published
2010

35. Monticello.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*FICTION, *THEMES in literature, MONTICELLO (Va.), SLAVERY in the United States
Published
2016

38. Wintering.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*OUTDOOR recreation, *FICTION
Published
2016

41. Dragon's Lair (Book).

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*RANSOM in literature, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Dragon's Lair,' by Sharon Kay Penman.

Published
2003

42. The Colour (Book) .

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*HISTORY, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Colour,' Rose Tremain.

Published
2003

43. The Polished Hoe (Book) .

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*HISTORICAL fiction, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Polished Hoe,' by Austin Clarke.

Published
2003

44. Tropic of Night (Book).

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*SUSPENSE fiction, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Tropic of Night,' by Michael Gruber.

Published
2003

45. Adult Books: FICTION.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*FICTION, *ORPHANS
Abstract

Reviews the book `Yonder Stands Your Orphan,' by Barry Hannah.

Published
2001

48. TOP 10 SF/FANTASY.

Author

Hooper, Brad

Subjects
*FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several science fiction and fantasy books, including "The Bone Clocks" by David Mitchell, "California Bones" by Greg van Eekhout, and "The Fire Sermon" by Francesca Haig.

Published
2015

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