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New & Notable
At Belletrista, we are constantly on the lookout for new and forthcoming books
that we think look exciting. Below are some of our favourites for Summer and
Autumn 2009. We are a diverse group, so we hope that there will be something
in here for everyone. We want to encourage our readers to experience literature
written in, or about, parts of the world their reading hadn't taken them to
before. In order to help with this, we have categorized the books according
to where we think they best represent. Of course, we couldn't resist adding a
few of our more familiar favourites in there as well. We have provided some
publisher information to help you track down the books you are interested in,
but this can vary from place to place. If you like the look of something,
check with your local bookshop or library for the best way to get hold of it.
Bon voyage!
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IRELAND & THE UK
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AN INVITATION TO DANCE
Marion Urch
A compelling, dramatic work of historical fiction which recounts the
astonishing life of Lola Montex, a daring young Irish woman who took
on the role in life of a Spanish dancer.
Brandon(IRE), papreback, 9780863223952
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THE RETURN
Victoria Hislop
In an old cafe in Granada, a chance conversation and a collection of
old photographs, draws out a riveting tale of one family's survival
in the Spanish Civil War.
Headline Review (UK), paperback, 9780755332953
Harper Perennial (US), paperback, 9780061715419, (October)
MacArthur & Co. (CAN), paperback,9780755332946
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SMALL WARS
Sadie Jones
What happens when everything a man believes in ---the army,
his country, his marriage---begins to crumble? A passionate
and gut-wrenching story from the author of The Outcast.
Chatto & Windus (UK), hardcover, 9780701184551(Sept.)
Knopf (CAN), hardcover, 978-0307398536 (Sept.)
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THE BEACON
Susan Hill
Marvellously written short novella from Susan Hill - a
family story that is evocative, gripping and Gothic.
Vintage, paperback, 9780099526957 (Oct.)
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THE BRADSHAW VARIATIONS
Rachel Cusk
This seventh novel from Cusk is a powerful tale about how our choices
and our loves and the family life we build will always be an echo - a
variation - of a theme played out in our own childhood.
Faber & Faber, hardcover, 9780571233588 (Sept.)
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WHAT BECOMES
A. L. Kennedy
Scottish author Kennedy's fifth collection of short stories
shows us exactly what becomes of the broken-hearted.
Jonathan Cape (UK), hardcover, 9780224077873
Knopf (US), hardcover, April 2010
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A PROPER EDUCATION FOR GIRLS
Elaine di Rollo
Set in 1857 between England and India, this debut novel is about
feisty women, the devotion of sisters, and the Victorian obsession
with experiments and photography.
Vintage (UK), paperback, 9780099513469
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THE GATHERING NIGHT
Margaret Elphinstone
The Gathering Night is an enchanting prehistoric tale of conflict, love,
loss, adventure and devastating natural disaster.
Canongate, hardcover, 9781847672889
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THIS IS HOW
M. J. Hyland
Set in the UK, This is How is a mesmerizing and meticulously drawn
portrait of a man whose unease in the world leads to his tragic undoing.
Canongate, hardcover, 9781847673824
Text Publishing (AU), hardcover, 9781921520532
Black Cat (US), paperback, 978-0802170620
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