Elysha Chang’s debut, A Quitter’s Paradise, is the story of one woman’s journey through family secrets, grief and love told with humor and heart. Chang and her publisher, Sarah Jessica Parker, join us live at Barnes & Noble Union Square to talk about the challenges of writing this novel, what they look for in books, […]
Books have been a significant inspiration at the movies since the earliest days of the cinema. We’re never less than thrilled (if, perhaps, trepidatious) when we learn our favorite novel is being adapted into a film, because when it all comes together in just the right way, it’s glorious, breathing a second life into a beloved […]
With a taut, twisty plot that has the uninitiated screaming “no spoilers!” and a stellar film adaptation that hit the big screen last fall, Gone Girl is the novel of choice for thriller junkies, book clubs, and anyone who thought they’d read just one page at the bookstore. Once you’ve zoomed through it, you’ll want to try these page-turners […]
Dinner parties follow different rules for the hosts and the guests. For the hosts, the best party is one no one will remember a week from tonight because everything went well. For the guests, such successes are terribly boring, and the best parties are invariably the ones where at least one thing goes disastrously—those are […]
Warning: if you like to be surprised, stop reading right now. Get a glass of water or look at Buzzfeed or start working on your memoir. But if you’re curious about these books and their kick-to-the-stomach endings, then by all means, read on. (Because I’m not completely cruel, I’ve whited out the spoilers—just highlight the empty space […]