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Plot Twists: Big League Dreams, Being A Mother And 'The Garden Of Beasts'
It's a rich week for fiction, with new novels from Ann Patchett and Jennifer Weiner, and a debut by Chad Harbach that marries a literary sensibility with a love of baseball — plus Jorie Graham's new poetry collection. In nonfiction, Erik Larson is back with the story of an American ambassador in Germany in 1933.
Author Interviews
In 'Fielding,' Baseball Meets The White Whale
by NPR Staff
Chad Harbach's debut novel, The Art of Fielding, is as much about literary fiction as it is about baseball. The book follows a talented college shortstop destined for big-league stardom — until a routine throw goes wrong and his life starts to fall apart.
Best Books Of 2011
Year-End Fiction Wrap-Up: The 10 Best Novels Of 2011
2011 was a terrific year for fiction — both from first-time novelists and much-decorated veterans. Maureen Corrigan's recommendations range from Karen Russell's dazzling debut, to David Foster Wallace's posthumously published novel, to what may be the Sept. 11 novel.
Best Books Of 2011
What Sticks: Five 2011 Books That Stay With You
This year, the best books are those that remain with readers long after they turn the last page. Whether a sprawling nonfiction narrative, a riveting first novel or a wrenching memoir, these keepers are unforgettable.
Best Books Of 2011
Plot Driven: Alan Cheuse's Top 5 Fiction Picks
by Alan Cheuse
Critic Alan Cheuse likes his books thoughtfully plotted — and 2011 has made him a happy reader. A tiger haunts, a teen flees, ballplayers dream and vampires reign in beautifully conceived stories from new and distinguished authors.
Author Interviews
Zen And 'The Art of Fielding': Baseball As Life
Chad Harbach's acclaimed debut novel, The Art Of Fielding, is full of wins and losses. But when a star player chokes, the book raises big questions about the things we chase in life — and what happens when we fall short.
Book Reviews
'Fielding,' A Winning Take On Life And Baseball
by Dan Kois
There's more to The Art of Fielding than the art of fielding; Chad Harbach's smart and human debut novel weaves together portraits of camaraderie and love, betrayal and victory.
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