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10 New Must-Reads for October

By Emily Temple on

As we’ve already pointed out, fall is always a big season for books, and this particular fall is just about as big as they get. As the weather starts to get chilly in earnest, warm up with short stories, nonfiction, and novels from shining new literary stars, established literary giants, and everything in between. In fact, we’re so excited about the pickings this month that we could almost double our regular list — we won’t, but keep an eye out for the honorable mentions at the end. Click through to read over the brand spanking new books we’re most excited about this month, and let us know which one you’re eyeing to go with that mug of tea in the comments. … Read More

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The Flavorpill Fall 2012 Books Forecast

By Emily Temple on

No matter what some may say, this year has already been a great one for literature — and from where we’re sitting, it’s only getting better. This fall promises to be a doozy, with September in particular filled with some serious literary heavy hitters, and enough great reads piled up through the autumn months to get you fat and happy just in time for winter. There’s a little something for everyone: essays, memoir, novels, short story collections, and one beyond-the-borders graphic novel. After the jump, read through our list of the fifteen books we’re most excited about this fall, and then be sure to let us know which reads you’re most excited about tackling in the comments. … Read More

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10 Books That Would Make Great Theme Parties

By Emily Temple on

We’ve been having a lot of fun with hypothetical party planning over here at Flavorpill — in the past few weeks, we’ve considered which films, albums, and TV shows would make the best theme parties. But since a party isn’t a party without Jay Gatsby’s jazzy blessing and a little bit of Shakespearean place-swapping, we had to round out the experiment with a list of books that we think would inspire the best costumes, decor, and conversation when mixed with a cocktail or two. Click through to check out the theme parties we’d throw around our favorite books, and let us know which novel you’re longing to celebrate in soiree form in the comments. … Read More

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Essential Mid-Winter Hibernation Reading

By Emily Temple on

We’re one week into February, arguably the cruelest month of the year. You know the rule: Never make decisions after 3am, or anytime in February. Words to live by. So if you’re not going to be making any decisions, you’re likely to want to stay bundled up in your apartment, igloo, or underground bunker until we at least hit March, and we think you’re going to need some February reading material to keep you warm. We’ve already told you our thoughts on the best cold weather songs for the long winter ahead, but not everyone can survive on music alone, so click through for our essential cold-weather reading list for your hibernation this February. … Read More