Comments on: Help wanted http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:15:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.15 By: Lauren http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36403 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:55:36 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36403 Ooh, interesting. I really like the sound of THE OUTCAST. Thanks!

]]> By: Julia Munroe Martin http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36397 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:00:31 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36397 I just read two very different books but both were really consuming: THE OUTCAST (a modern retelling of The Scarlet Letter) by Jolina Petersheim…a really engrossing read with a fresh perspective (Mennonite community). And THE TAKER (Alma Katsu)… dark and intense but masterful handling of multi-layered historical stories.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36395 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:42:14 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36395 Of all the recs, this is the one I actually have already read, because very happily we rep the fabulous Tracey (and I handle her translation rights). I totally agree that ON THE ISLAND would be a great vacation read and love the tip to wait till arrival to start reading! And thanks so much for promoting Tracey’s work–we love to see that!

]]> By: Lauren http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36394 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:34:12 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36394 Thanks, Lynn! You know, I’ve never read her, but that sounds like pretty perfect vacation material.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36393 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:33:21 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36393 Oh, I hadn’t heard that about CITY OF THIEVES (or have since forgotten). Very interesting! I’ll definitely take a closer look at that one.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36392 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:29:16 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36392 You know, I have been meaning to read that forever and that would be a fun new way to antagonize strangers…

]]> By: Lauren http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36391 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:28:12 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36391 BERNADETTE’s on my short list even though I already own it in hardcover. I’m just dying to read it and now might be the perfect time. Glad to hear you loved it!

I’m going to have to look into your other suggestions, because they all sound really promising. Thanks as always, Joelle! Extra points officially granted.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36390 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:26:23 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36390 Oooh, that sounds very interesting. Thanks!

]]> By: T. Mueller http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36387 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 04:10:05 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36387 On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves. It’s a compelling story, interesting plot/easy to read. A friend recommended it to me and it was one of the best stories I’d read in a long time (I read 1-2 books/week). Not a good idea to read it on the plane, wait till you reach your destination!

]]> By: Lynn http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/07/help-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-36384 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 01:02:03 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9031#comment-36384 All of Maeve Binchy’s novels are set in Ireland except for one. Nights Of Rain And Stars takes place in a small Greek village, it’s the perfect read on the plane as you head toward Greece. If you haven’t been there, you’ll love it and not just the spectacular views, but the food, the music, the people…you’ll have a great time. Bon Voyage!

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