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Only A Month Or So Behind The Times….
J.K. Rowling‘s book for grown ups, The Casual Vacancy, will be published on September 27.
Back in July, the cover of the book was released to some mixed reactions.
The description of the book, from the US publisher, Little Brown: “When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils…Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity, and unexpected revelations? A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is J. K. Rowling’s first novel for adults. It is the work of a storyteller like no other.”
I’m looking forward to Rowling’s book for two reasons:
One, it’s J.K. Rowling. And I’m a fan.
Two, this sounds like the type of book I like.
As for the cover, I like it. It’s simple; it’s basic.
So, am I the only one looking forward to September 27?
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About Elizabeth Burns
Looking for a place to talk about young adult books? Pull up a chair, have a cup of tea, and let's chat. I am a New Jersey librarian. My opinions do not reflect those of my employer, SLJ, YALSA, or anyone else. On Twitter I'm @LizB; my email is lizzy.burns@gmail.com.
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