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Politics is a blood sport
A new novel by Boston College graduate John Houle tells the story of the behind-the-scenes maneuverings and dirty political games involved in a special election for mayor of Providence, which is held after the sitting mayor flees to Europe to … Continue reading
Richard Kearney: a novel and scholarship
Irish philosopher Richard Kearney, who holds the Charles B. Seelig Chair of Philosophy at Boston College, has published a novel titled Salvage (Arrowsmith Press, 2023) that centers on the timeless tension between progress and tradition. A description of the novel … Continue reading
Notorious sisters
Bestselling author Marie Benedict’s new novel, The Mitford Affair (Sourcebooks Landmark, 2023), takes a look at the real-life Mitford sisters who dominated English political, literary, and social scenes in the 1930s. Nancy Mitford grows suspicious as her sisters Diana and … Continue reading
The Psychopomps
“I want readers to enjoy it and even be entertained by my attempts at humor and terror. I hope they think it’s weird and quirky but also honest and heartfelt,” said Boston College graduate Sean Patrick Byrne in a Q&A … Continue reading
Murder in D.C.
Congressional staffer Kit Marshall has another murder case (or two) to solve in Lethal Legacies (Camel Press, 2022), the latest installment in the Washington Whodunnit book series by Boston College graduate Colleen Shogan. In this novel, Kit attempts to clear … Continue reading
Marrying the Ketchups
In Marrying the Ketchups (Knopf/Penguin Random House, 2022), best-selling author Jennifer Close introduces readers to Bud Sullivan, proprietor of a Chicago-area restaurant/bar called JP Sullivans. The novel takes places during a tumultuous time and focuses on three of Bud’s grandchildren … Continue reading
Overshadowed scientist
Boston College graduate Marie Benedict is known for writing novels that shine a light on the untold stories of important—and often overshadowed—women, including Hedy Lamarr, Clementine Churchill, Agatha Christie, Mileva Marić (wife of Albert Einstein), and Belle da Costa Greene … Continue reading
Unglamored
Carroll School of Management student Jessie Cheng explores the mental health struggles and entertainment industry pressures faced by pop stars in her new novel, Unglamored. Rose B.D., a young Chinese American singer, seems to have it all. But when symptoms … Continue reading
A journey from campus to war and back
War College, a new novel written by Thomas Barnico, tells the story of Jack Dunne, a student at an elite university who leaves campus to serve in the Vietnam War. War College depicts the various personal and political challenges faced … Continue reading
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Second chances
On her own after years in foster care, Cass Macklin finds herself broke, homeless, scared to death, and pregnant. Determined to build a stable life for herself and her child, Cass turns to the one person with the means to … Continue reading
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