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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor Looking for some ideas about what to read next? Or maybe some books to add to a holiday wish list? Then you've come to the right place. Here's a small taste of what our Books and Literature Experts have been writing about lately. After Thanksgiving, we'll give you an even bigger helping of gift ideas for your favorite readers. Book Club Discussions for 'The Lowland' Many of our Experts loved The Lowland this fall, the second novel from award-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. Our Bestsellers Expert just suggested these book club discussion questions, so your group gets the most out of the story of two brothers growing up (and growing apart) in India. How to Start a Book Club More Book Club Reading Recommendations Search Related Topics:  the lowland  jhumpa lahari  india Review: 'The Good Lord Bird' The team on our Contemporary Literature site just published a review of James McBride's The Good Lord Bird. The reviewer says the historical novel, which follows abolitionist John Brown through the last half of the 1850s, has great character development that makes the "novel something far greater than its story and a fine addition to the canon of American historical fiction." 10 Other Great Works of Historical Fiction How Historians Really Feel About Historical Fiction Search Related Topics:  historical fiction  john brown  slavery Flannery O'Connor's 'Good Country People' Analysis I loved reading this short story in high school, so I was happy to dive into our Short Stories Expert's article on the use of clichés in Good Country People by Flannery O'Connor. It took me right back to senior year English class! Here are a few more analyses of short stories to check out: 'Oliver's Evolution' by John Updike 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs 'The Bear Came Over the Mountain' by Alice Munro Search Related Topics:  short stories  flannery o'connor  Review: 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon' Finally, our Children's Book Expert featured a new review of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. According to the reviewer, the award-winning book for ages 8-12 is a magical and fantastical journey and "colorful literary tapestry." Want more fantasy books for younger readers? Here are some of our favorites: The Last Dragon by Silvana de Mari The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan Search Related Topics:  middle grade / middle school fiction  fantasy and science fiction books for kids and teens  Related Searches Free Fiction Books Literature Use Books Biography Books Ready to Read Books Featured Articles A Collection of Autumn Poems Quiz: Memorable Lines From Classic Essays 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio The Role of Religion in 'The Great Gatsby' 2013 Trends in Teen Reading Beginner's Guide to Shakespeare Comedies   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement