Summer reading season is upon us, and one of the books I am anxious to finally read is Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies, her sequel to Wolf Hall. For a chance at winning these books book and a...
This week I am hosting Elliott Holt at one of my reading series, Literary BFFs, where she and her friend Marie-Helene Bertino will discuss their books, friendship, and craft. Elliott's impressive debut novel You Are One of Them has....
Tao Lin has contributed more Book Notes pieces to Largehearted Boy than any other author, so it should be no surprise that I am anticipating the release of his new novel Taipei this week. For a chance at winning...
Chef, author, and television personality Anthony Bourdain can now add publisher to his impressive resume. This week his publishing imprint at Ecco released its first book, The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue by Daniel Vaughn....
This weekend, Brooklyn's Prospect Park hosts its second annual GoogaMooga food festival, and I am interviewing Michael Moss there tomorrow about his fascinating book, Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. For a chance at winning this...
Since today is Mother's Day, this week's prizes are two of the year's finest literary explorations of motherhood, Jennifer Gilmore's The Mothers and Monica Drake's The Stud Book. For a chance at winning these novels and a $100 Threadless...
This week one of my favorite debut novels of the year is published, Anthony Marra's A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, a book that brings to life the Chechen conflict. For a chance at winning this fascinating debut novel, name...
George Jones passed away this week, a man considered by many to be the greatest male country music singer of all time. For a chance at winning his autobiography and a $100 Threadless gift certificate, leave a comment with...
Having just returned from my first baseball game of the year (the Mets vs. the Nationals), the American pastime is on my mind. Back in 2004 I posted a list of my favorite baseball books, and to this day...
Next week's Book Notes author music playlist series features a diverse collection of books: a couple of novels, a book about Prince and his cultural relevance, a short story collection, a graphic novel, and a poetry collection. For ...
My next Largehearted Lit event is May 2nd at Brooklyn's Public Assembly, and celebrates the paperback release of Cheryl Strayed's memoir Wild, and will feature the author in conversation with Elissa Schappell. For a chance at winning these books...
Enter this week's contest for a chance to win Lucy Knisley's new graphic novel memoir, Relish: My Life in the Kitchen. I love nonfiction comics, especially memoirs. Lucy Knisley's comics in Saveur have long garnered my admiration, and her...
Enter this week's contest for a chance to win the six books featured in the coming week's Book Notes feature. For a chance at winning these books and a $100 Threadless gift certificate, leave a comment with the name...
Next week's Book Notes series will feature six notable new books, so I thought I would give them away to one reader. For a chance at winning these books and a $100 Threadless gift certificate, leave a comment recommending...
I just finished Kristopher Jansma's debut novel The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards, and cannot stop recommending it to friends, family, and anyone who crosses my path. For a chance at winning this book and a $100 Threadless gift certificate,...
If you asked me what book I am most excited to read this week, the answer might surprise you. Mark Russ Federman's new memoir Russ & Daughters shares the story of one of my favorite New York City institutions,...
It's no secret that I am a great fan of short fiction, so this week I will give away two of the year's finest short story collections, Rajesh Parameswaran's I Am an Executioner: Love Stories (which is released in...
Along with books and music, my other true love is food. I love cooking, baking, and above all, eating. Cookbooks are scattered throughout my house, and I love to read food-related magazines and memoirs. Baked Elements: Our 10 Favorite...
This week I visited the book room at Picador, and recommended three of their many fine books on the publisher's Tumblr. Before I left I was graciously offered my choice of books, and I chose two that will be...
This week Sean Ferrell's, The Man in the Empty Suit is published, and I have been heralding this time travel novel as one of the most original books I have read in years. To enter this week's contest, leave...