PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS Nov 20, 2009
"The Lacuna" by Barbara Kingsolver (Harper). 8. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Barbara Kingsolver's 'Lacuna' lacks traction Nov 19, 2009
Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and Leon Trotsky figure into Barbara Kingsolver's latest novel ... The Lacuna By Barbara Kingsolver Harper, 507 pp. (USA Today -- Life)
Eating local, fresh a challenge in winter Nov 17, 2009
" In "Food, Inc.," filmmaker Robert Kenner makes the case that our food supply is controlled by a handful of corporations that put profit ahead of consumer and animal health. Cattle are fed corn instead of their natural diet of grass, Kenner argues, which produces e-coli bacteria in their systems. Instead of switching them to a more expensive grass-fed diet, the animals are given antibiotics and the beef product, in some cases, is washed in bleach.Chickens may be technically cage free, he shows,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'The Lacuna,' by Barbara Kingsolver Nov 16, 2009
The Lacuna,' by Barbara Kingsolver ... The Lacuna,' by Barbara Kingsolver ... By Barbara Kingsolver. (San Francisco Chronicle)
This week's best sellers from Publishers Weekly Nov 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009. Posted on: Thursday, November 12, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Miami Book Fair Is Recession-Proof Nov 7, 2009
And once again, organizers have amassed a list of acclaimed writers to give readings - Margaret Atwood, Barbara Kingsolver and Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk among them. Never mind that this book fair has had to make do with cutbacks and state and county funding. (CBS News)
David Carroll’s ‘Following the Water’ nominated for National Book Award Nov 1, 2009
Coming out The Lacuna, by Barbara Kingsolver (Harper). Ford County: Stories, by John Grisham (Doubleday). (Boston Globe)
Readings and Signings Oct 30, 2009
" Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.: Barbara Kingsolver is the next featured author at The Music Hall for Writers on a New England Stage. The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of "The Poisonwood Bible," "The Bean Trees," and, most recently, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle," takes the stage to discuss her first novel in nine years, "The Lacuna. " Tickets to this event are sold out. Purchase your book vouchers for autographed copies of the book by calling The Music Hall's box office at 436-2400,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The role of art and politics Oct 29, 2009
"Any of her fans and no doubt a cadre of new readers will be glad to take the journey with Harrison Shepherd, the man with a common name who lives a very uncommon life in two countries during the heart of the 20th century.In her first novel in nine years, Kingsolver has penned an enduring novel that firmly establishes her as one of America's most intelligent and inventive writing talents. And she will be talking about the book on Tuesday night, Nov. 3, at a long-sold-out show at The Music... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Writers on a New England Stage presents Isabel Allende Oct 21, 2009
" About the author: Isabel Allende Born in Peru and raised in Chile, Isabel Allende is the author of nine novels, including Ins of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and Portrait in Sepia, all of which were New York Times bestsellers. She has also written a collection of stories, four memoirs, and a trilogy of children's novels. Allende left her native Chile for Venezuela after the overthrow and assassination in 1973 of her uncle, Salvador Allende, president of Chile. In her exile, she emerged as a... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
• Discussing the precious gifts of food and faith Oct 18, 2009
Suggested reading for this series are books such as Food and Faith by Wendy Whiteside and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, along with numerous books with related topics. Any the resources online are also abundant. (Juneau Empire)
‘Homegrown’ screening in Belmont Oct 5, 2009
The films are part of the One Book One Belmont town program inviting residents to read Barbara Kingsolver s book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. 7 p.m. $10, $8 students and seniors. (Boston Globe)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
One Book One Community s 2009 project continues as the community is urged to read Barbara Kingsolver s Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, a lively narrative on the author s experience in growing, raising, gathering, and, when necessary, bartering for and purchasing all of her family s food locally. A three-day celebration will be held Oct. 26-28, highlighting ways in which local businesses, schools and individuals have or can be involved in this now nationwide movement in support of sustainable eating. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Extending the harvest: How one Needham Community Farm member eats local all year Sep 9, 2009
Barbara Kingsolver, in the best-seller Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, recounts of a year when her family, living in the Appalachians, eats local food for a whole year, starting in the lean months of spring, through summer, and the months of living from stored food in winter ... Barbara Kingsolver, Animal Vegetable Miracle. (Needham Tab, MA)
Fall forecast: Dan Brown, cautious optimism Aug 30, 2009
The Lacuna,; by Barbara Kingsolver ... Other highlights: Barbara Kingsolver's "The Lacuna," Ha Jin's "A Good Fall," Wally Lamb's "Wishing and Hoping," essay collections by Chinua Achebe and Zadie Smith, and a memoir by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon. (Athens Banner-Herald)
FEATURE - U.S. farmers warm to community agriculture model Aug 27, 2009
People have become more interested in locally-grown produce after reading books like "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollen and "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. "There is a big new growth shoot that has taken place," said Elizabeth Henderson of Peacework Organic Farm in New York state, author of "Sharing the Harvest.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
• Local growth Aug 27, 2009
Eating food grown locally is both environmentally responsible and personally healthy, say advocates such as Michael Pollan, author of the "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and Barbara Kingsolver, author of "Animal, Vegetable, Mineral." It's also a good way to engage with the community, learn about the complexities of food production and build a more resilient system. And though there is no food shortage in America today, the timing dovetails with a larger do-it-yourself mindset spurred by an ailing... (Juneau Empire)
Women’s wisdom, whimsy fills Calyx Aug 7, 2009
Writers previously published in Calyx have included Julia Alvarez (who wrote How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents ), Olga Broumas ( Beginning with O ), Chitra Divakaruni ( The Mistress of Spices and Sister of My Heart ), Molly Gloss ( The Hearts of Horses ), Barbara Kingsolver ( Animal, Vegetable, Miracle ) and many other others. Calyx was also the first U.S. press to print the work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in color in its 1980 international issue. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Events at the library Jul 17, 2009
Thu Jul 16, 2009, 03:55 PM EDT. The offers a number of programs for children, teens and adult this month. (Burlington Union, MA)
Authors Stephen King and Greg Mortenson to appear at Music Hall Jul 16, 2009
Also appearing in the Writers on a New England Stage series this fall: the great American chronicler and novelist E.L. Doctorow, on September 30; Tracy Kidder, the Pulitzer Prize winning master of nonfiction, on October 19; and the acclaimed bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver, on November 3. Each author's presentation will be followed by an interview with either NPR veteran newscaster Laura Knoy, host of New Hampshire Public Radio's "The Exchange" or Virginia Prescott, host of NHPR's "Word of... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New Anthology Offers Personal Stories and Reflections on Global Warming From New and Established Writers and Photographers Jun 23, 2009
A foreword on global warming by award-winning novelist, poet and nonfiction author Barbara Kingsolver helps to set the context. UCS and Penguin Classics will offer the anthology for free online as an interactive book at and a forthcoming eBook. (PR Newswire)
Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene Jun 18, 2009
Also on the schedule: Nick Hornby, Oct. 8; Oates, Oct. 19; A.S. Byatt, Oct. 26; Jonathan Lethem, Oct. 28; Chabon talking with Adam Gopnik, Nov. 9; Barbara Kingsolver, Nov. 17; and Zoe Heller, Dec. 2. All events are at the Herbst Theatre unless otherwise noted. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Lost in translation: The Spanish-language puzzle Jun 1, 2009
She also liked Barbara Kingsolver s latest, The Lacuna, which Hensley read on a recently purchased Sony e-book reader. Hensley, who said that both she and her husband own electronic book readers, admitted she liked the device for its travel convenience but pointed out its inferior qualities to a book. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wilcox Farms Cooks Up Free Omelets May 27, 2009
This year's selection is the critically acclaimed "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life" by Barbara Kingsolver. The book is a memoir about the writer's experience of living as much as possible on food grown on or near her Virginia home over the course of a year. (PR Newswire)
Spring wakes up my salmon taste buds May 23, 2009
Writers and food advocates such as Michael Pollan and Barbara Kingsolver have argued for years that food is best enjoyed when it's in season, but we've become a nation of "have it all nows" and pay a premium to get our tomatoes from Mexico in the dead of an Alaska winter. Salmon is no different. (Anchorage Daily News)
A ‘Born to Grow’ enchantment May 8, 2009
Not that I remember the specifics, mind you as Barbara Kingsolver once said it s surprising how much of memory is built around things unnoticed at the time. Nevertheless, that was the year that Pam and John Dysinger resolved to open their organic strawberry farm to the public. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
IN MY LIBRARY: JAYNE ATKINSON Apr 12, 2009
by Barbara Kingsolver. This is one of those books that make you laugh out loud. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Burlington Library programs Mar 21, 2009
As I m sure you know, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver is the title for our community wide reading event. Have you had a chance to read, or listen to it. (Burlington Union, MA)
Progressive Book Club Chooses Angels and Ages by Adam Gopnik as March PBC Pick Mar 5, 2009
The PBC Pick is chosen monthly by Progressive Book Club's Editorial Board, whose distinguished members include Michael Chabon, Dave Eggers, Barbara Kingsolver, Hendrik Hertzberg, Gail Sheehy, Katrina vanden Heuvel, John Podesta and Andy Stern, among more than two dozen prominent authors, journalists, academics and politicos. About Progressive Book Club finds - and promotes - the books that can change our nation by harnessing the power of the Internet to create an important new platform for... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Burlington Public Library programs Mar 4, 2009
The Burlington Reads events centered on the themes of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver begins in March. Programs on topics such as eating healthy, growing local produce, and the history of farming in Burlington will be presented in March and April. (Burlington Union, MA)
Plot a book club success Mar 3, 2009
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver and Steven L. Hopp. The Yiddish Policemen s Union, by Michael Chabon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Burlington Reads Feb 12, 2009
Thanks to the efforts of the Burlington Public Library and author Barbara Kingsolver, nearly 200 books have disappeared from the library where they might be is anyone s guess. But it s all for a good cause. (Burlington Union, MA)
Council on Aging news Feb 11, 2009
The group will discuss The Bean Trees, by Barbara Kingsolver. Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit This tax credit is for persons 65 or older whose property tax (or 25 percent of rent) exceeds 10 percent of their annual income and who meet other qualifying criteria. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
