Welcome to The White Man’s Guide to White Male Writers of the Western Canon. You’ll be at a literary event asking a question “that’s really more of a comment” in no time. Dazzle your friends with how well you understand post-modernism. ![]() So instead of politely nodding along next time you make an acquaintance at a housewarming party in Brooklyn, you can roll up your sleeves and get to work schooling them in character arcs and the experimental form of your next great American novel. ![]() (Trick question: all 3!) Sneer at chick-lit and drink Mojitos like Hemingway ( not like middle-aged divorcées!). Use my ingenious Venn diagram to test your knowledge of which Jonathan-Franzen, Lethem, or Safran Foer-hates Twitter and lives in Brooklyn. Care to discuss?įrom Shakespeare's greatest mystery (how could a working-class man without access to an MFA program be so prolific?) to the true meaning of Kafkaesque (you know you've made it when you have an adjective named for you), the pages herewith are at once profound and practical. I’ve actually read Infinite Jest 9 1/2 times. You’ve probably seen me around, observing the masses, or defying the wind by hand-rolling a cigarette outside a local, fair-trade coffeeshop. Recommend to readers who enjoy Kenneth Oppel’s 'The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein' series or Megan Shepherd’s 'Madman’s Daughter' trilogy.How do you use ‘taraddidle’ in a sentence? Is it possible to make a Gin Ricky that’s also a metaphor for the American Dream? How can you tell your Faulkner from your Franzen if you haven’t actually read either?Īllow me, the to expound on the most important (aka white male) writers of western literature. A suspenseful, intricately plotted gothic romance, perfect for fans of macabre historical fiction. Read this gripping, ridiculously clever tale only if you’re fully prepared to be haunted by its revelations about life and death while also swooning at the idea of flirting with someone in an open grave." -Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of You Have a Match and Tweet Cute Cheeky romantic banter that will make you blush? Check, check and CHECK. "Lionhearted heroine you’ll root for from page one? Check. A love story, a murder mystery, and a horror novel bound up together in ghoulish stitches." -Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Truly Devious trilogy I grinned, I gasped, I cried and ended this book breathless and craving more.” -Alwyn Hamilton, New York Times bestselling author of the Rebel of the Sands series Dana Schwartz deftly blends the historical with the supernatural, racing from macabre graveyards to Scottish castles with two compelling young heroes I dare you not to root for. "A fast-paced, utterly engrossing tale of mystery, romance, and cadavers. " - Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books ".an intimate look at how society decides who is worth healing and who is worth exploiting in the name of science. This is, in the end, the story of the anatomy of the human heart." - Booklist (starred review) She doesn't miss a beat in either the characterization or action, scattering clues with a delicate, precise hand. "Schwartz's magical novel is at once gripping and tender, and the intricate plot is engrossing as the reader tries to solve the mystery. "Irreverent, intelligent and smart, Dana Schwartz is one of the brightest of the next generation of young writers." -Neil Gaiman, #1 New York Times bestselling author ![]() ![]() Malicious forces are at work in the monarchy, and Hazel may be the only one capable of setting things right.Ĭosmopolitan, "30 Best Young Adult Books of 2023 That You Don't Want to Miss" Soon Hazel is dragged into the glamor and romance of a court where everyone has something to hide, especially the enigmatic, brilliant members of a social club known as the Companions to the Death.Īs Hazel’s work entangles her more and more with the British court, she realizes that her own future as a surgeon isn't the only thing at stake for her. When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: Hazel has been specifically requested to be the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly granddaughter of King George III. All she can really do now is treat patients and maintain Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her. She doesn’t even know if Jack is alive or dead. Hazel Sinnett is alone and half-convinced the events of the year before-the immortality, Beecham’s vial-were a figment of her imagination. "Schwartz continues to seamlessly blend fiction with historical events, creating a richly detailed and engaging look at life in Regency London.the central mystery is intriguing and fun, with a delightful historical who’s who in the form of a secret society." - School Library Journal, starred review Immortality: A Love Story is the eagerly-anticipated sequel to Dana Schwartz's #1 bestselling gothic romance, Anatomy: A Love Story.
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