About Books & Literature: Where'd You Go, Bernadette?

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Summer is on the way out, but she's got a few good days left in her. Whether you spend them at a beach, in a hammock in the backyard, or just curled up in your favorite chair, bring a book along. 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' by Maria Semple Our Guide to Bestsellers bestowed her top rating on this epistolary novel, written by Maria Semple, one of the writers of the TV show Arrested Development. She calls it "a quick, fun read that has enough depth for a book club but is light enough for a beach bag." Sounds like the perfect book for my last lazy summer weekend! See More About:  where'd you go bernadette  maria semple  seattle 'Robert B. Parker's Lullaby' by Ace Atkins Though Robert Parker passed away in 2010, the legacy of his Spenser novels is being carried on by writer Ace Atkins. Our reviewer was quite tickled with the results of Atkins's first foray into the character, and says, "Parker's legion of fans can only hope that Atkins will continue his plan to write a new Spenser novel each spring and keep Spenser alive and well." See More About:  robert b. parker  detective fiction  ace atkins 10 Fun Facts About L.M. Montgomery and the "Anne" Books I had just been thinking that it was time for a re-read of Anne of Green Gables when this fun list came down the pipeline. It's another book that, being written for young adults, should make for a quick and delightful read on a beach-going weekend. See More About:  authors of books for kids and teens  classic children's books  canadian authors of children's books and books by canadian authors Ayn Rand Quotations I have less-than-zero desire to bring politics into this newsletter, but I sure have seen a lot of talk in the news about Ayn Rand lately, so I figured now was as good a time as any to encourage readers everywhere to have a look at the author and some of her seminal works, especially if you never have, just for the sheer sake of knowing what the heck everyone is talking about. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, they're certainly relevant to today's political conversation. Ayn Rand Biography Atlas Shrugged Quotes Books & Literature Ads Book Club Books Published Books Read Books Online Books for Kids Books Featured Articles Carpe Diem: Classic Poems About the Passage of Time RIP Joe Kubert, Comics Illustrator VIZ Media Offers New App, Plus Summer Sale 'Mother Courage And Her Children' Quotes About Moving On Italo Calvino's 'Invisible Cities' - A Study Guide   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Classic H.L. Mencken Essays "The Hills of Zion" "The Libido for the Ugly" "The Lower Depths" Advertisement