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A World Traveler Map for The Other Language
Join us for a tour of the locations featured in Francesca Marciano’s The Other Language with our world traveler map. It’s the perfect literary escape!
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Quiz for Bibliophiles: Which Literary Heroine Are You?
Inspired by Samantha Ellis’s memoir How to Be a Heroine, we created a “Which Literary Heroine Are You?” quiz so you and your book club friends can discover your literary doppelgängers!
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5 Novels to Read for Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting five books by African American authors that we think every reading group should discuss: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin, A Mercy by Toni Morrison, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis, and On the Come Up by Hannah Weyer.
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Joseph Boyden’s The Orenda: Editor Gary Fisketjon Presents a Literary Masterpiece
Knopf editor Gary Fisketjon presents The Orenda, Joseph Boyden’s epic saga about the first encounters between Jesuit missionaries and the native tribes of Canada. Read his note to set the stage for your book club’s discussion of this riveting novel.
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Recipe by the Book: Porter Cake for Chestnut Street
Maeve Binchy’s Chestnut Street takes its title from a fictional Dublin neighborhood conjured by the beloved Irish writer. Immerse yourself in the charming setting with this recipe for authentic Irish porter cake, the ideal treat to share with your reading group friends.
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Ayelet Waldman Draws Inspiration from the Story of a Hungarian Jeweler
In this emotionally powerful essay, Ayelet Waldman writes about the inspirational story of her encounter with a Budapest jeweler who later became the basis for a character in her mesmerizing new novel, Love and Treasure. Also, join us for a live Facebook chat with Waldman on February 18, 2015!
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A Love Story for Our Time: Dinaw Mengestu’s All Our Names
Dinaw Mengestu’s All Our Names is an immigrant story exploring universal themes of identity, new beginnings, and human connection. But for Vintage Books editorial assistant Tom Pold, there’s one element that forms the heart of the novel. Enjoy his note below!
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Discover One of Britain’s Best Young Novelists
Read the first two chapters from All the Birds, Singing to discover why Evie Wyld is considered one of Britain’s best young novelists.
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5 Great Reads Set in New England
Soak up the charm of a quintessentially American region in Susanna Kaysen’s new novel, Cambridge, and browse our list of other recommended titles set in New England!
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Q&A: Jennifer McMahon on The Winter People’s Haunted World
Jennifer McMahon lets us into the haunted world of The Winter People, answering questions about the novel’s themes and setting and her passion for writing ghost stories.
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