Siblings and housemates Art and Mimi Brotherton are bonded by the death of their parents, so when Mimi asks her mathematical genius brother to help find love, he agrees – if she’ll use a strict mathematical principle. But A Romantic Endeavor minus A Brother’s Trust equals A Strained Relationship. Part rom-com, part family drama, and all heart — this book will lift your spirits and make you see love from a different angle. Keep reading for a guest post from Kara Gnodde about sibling relationships and the inspiration behind The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything.
“Now that the brouhaha from the publication of ‘Go Set a Watchman’ has quieted”, Lizzie Skurnick digs into the prose and finds Scout Finch’s burgeoning womanhood at the heart of the story.
Karen Thompson Walker, author of Summer ’12 Discover pick The Age of Miracles talks about choosing her book’s title, “the hidden pleasure of apocalyptic stories,” and Charlotte Rogan’s debut novel, The Lifeboat, also a Summer ’12 Discover pick.
Casey Cep revisits the true crime story that tantalized and eluded Harper Lee — and finds a window into the life of a writer, and the life of a community grappling with tragedy.
The author of “Bluebird, Bluebird” began with the hope of writing a murder mystery — and found herself exploring the legacy and enduring power of racism. Profile by Joy Press.
