Erika swyler, a graduate of new york university, is a writer and playwright whose work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies. Erika swyler is the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novels light from other stars and the book of speculation. The book of speculation erika swyler a bookworms book. I think i was probably fangirling over her marvelous debut, the book of speculation, which was one of my absolute favorite books last year. Jul, 2015 a look at three cover versions for erika swylers novel the book of speculation. One of buzzfeeds 24 best fiction books of 2015 includes a bonus short story by erika swyler, the mermaid girl as simon, a lonely research librarian, searches frantically for the key to a curse that might be killing the women in his family, he learns.
A look at three cover versions for erika swylers novel the book of speculation. The book of speculation one of buzzfeeds 24 best fiction books of 2015includes a bonus short story by erika swyler, the mermaid girlas simon, a lonely research librarian, searches frantically for the key to a curse that might be killing the women in his. Erika swyler is the author of the new book the book of speculation. Erika swylers latest novel, light from other stars, follows a young girl growing up in the shadow cast by the challenger explosion, in a town that feels the strange effects of a machine that was invented by her father and seems to have influenced the very nature of time. With a slight border into the fantasy realm, this tale is wellwoven and provides an opportunity to feel the impact the. In the book of speculation by erika swyler we follow simon watson who was. Appropriate for a story that appreciates, and pays wonderful homage to, the tactile and bewitching magic of books. Her essays and short fiction have appeared in catapult, vida, the new york times, and elsewhere. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Born and raised on long islands north shore, erika learned to swim before she could walk, and happily spent all her money at traveling carnivals. Interview with erika swyler, author of the book of. Erika swylers new release the book of speculation is on my summer reading list. Onto the story, the book is divided into two parts story. Jun 23, 2015 in the tradition of sara gruens water for elephants, erin morgensterns the night circus, and elizabeth kostovas the historian, the book of speculationwith twocolor illustrations by the authoris erika swyler s moving debut novel about the power of books, family, and magic.
The book of speculation is erika swyler s gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books and family and magic. Interview with the book of speculation author erika swyler. His familys old house on the long island sound is slowly dying, leaning closer to the sea with every storm, and his job as a librarian is in peril thanks to looming budget cuts. The book of speculation follows simon watson, a librarian who lives in a house in long island that is beginning to crumble over the cliff into the sea. Erin morgensterns the night circus, and elizabeth kostovas the historian, the book of speculation is erika swylers moving debut novel about the power of. Startelegram a wonderful novel, full of mystery through the centuries with great details about carnival life. His is desperate for a way to save it, but his job at the local library has just been discontinued and he has no money and no. Erika swyler author of the book of speculation goodreads.
Light from other stars and the book of speculation. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. Im always so intrigued by what sparks a story for a writer. Erika swyler is the bestselling author of light from other stars, and the book of speculation. I was immediately swept up in this quirky, raucous, and bewitching family saga. Jun 23, 2015 carnivals, curses and mermaids fall slightly flat in speculation erika swylers generous yet somewhat disappointing debut follows a young man and a mysterious book but despite rich language. Dec 21, 2016 the book of speculation erika swyler one june day, an old book arrives on simons doorstep, sent by an antiquarian bookseller who purchased it on speculation. Born and raised on long islands north shore, erika learned to swim before she could walk, and happily spent all her money at travelling carnivals. Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Carnivals, curses and mermaids fall slightly flat in. The book of speculation by erika swyler ebook from the. Thus begins a story that will take your breath away. Erika swyler author visit at middle country public library on july 14, 2016 as part of the middle country reads, an initiative jointly sponsored by middle country public library and the middle. From the bestselling author of the book of speculation 2015, i was intrigued to dive into erika swylers second book, light from other stars may 7 2019.
The book of speculation by erika swyler, book trailer by. Jun 23, 2015 erika swyler, a graduate of new york university, is a writer and playwright whose work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies. Erika swyler s the book of speculation is indeed speculative, but in a fascinatingly fantastic way. The book of speculation is one of the best books ive had the privilege to read. Before she was a suburban wife and mother, paulina watson was. Delightfully imaginative, and not quite like anything ive read before, this is the story of nedda pappas, her love of science, space, her father, and so much more.
And when the book within the book is actually magical, as it is or may be in erika swyler s the book of speculation, well, let the wild read start. Prepare to be swept away by the magical, mysterious the book of speculation finally available in ebook in the uk. The book of speculation erika swyler 9781250054807. May 03, 2019 erika swyler erika swyler is the author of the book of speculation, a national bestseller, indie next pick, and a buzzfeed best book of the year. Packed with everything i love in a novel, from a strong sea theme to sideshow entertainers and a loveable but slightly exasperating protagonist, it is pure perfection. Her forthcoming novel, light from other starsbloomsbury, may 2019, is about a young girl and an invention that alters the fabric of time. Plasticine clay spread thinly on glass is manipulated frame by frame, like a moving oil painting. This novel deserves to be on the shelf with all the other crackledpage, leatherbound tomes that inspired itand in fact, author erika swyler handbound and aged the original copies of the manuscript that she sent to publishers. June 23, 2015 when a young librarian comes into possession of the diary of a traveling circus from more than 200 years ago, he decides the book may hold clues to a family mystery he needs to solve to save his sisters life. The book of speculation erika swyler book to the future. Sara gruen the book of speculation is a luscious experience dark, sweet, and wild. Simon watson becomes worried for the welfare of his sister, enola, when he is sent a book that once belonged to a traveling carnival and learns that many of his ancestors have died on the same day july 24th in the same way drowning, which is also when and how his mother died.
The giveaway runs to july 24th, the drowning day in the book. It may not be my typical goto genre, but it was just what i needed right now. Read a sample click to the right or left of the sample to turn the page. Long islander erika swyler s debut toggles chapterbychapter between the realworld investigations and personal dramas of simon and the macabre fable contained within the dusty volume. In this dazzling novel, the immensely talented erika swyler sweeps seamlessly through generations and centuries, moving deftly back and forth and weaving the strands into an exquisite tapestry. What three elements would you say collided in your writing world that propelled you to write the book of speculation. The book of speculation by erika swyler 2015, hardcover for. In the tradition of sara gruens water for elephants, erin morgensterns the night circus, and elizabeth kostovas the historian, the book of speculationwith twocolor illustrations by the authoris erika swyler s moving debut novel about the power of books, family, and magic.
The log of a traveling carnival, complete with wild boy, a beautiful mermaid, a russian fortune teller a curse. The book of speculation, the muchanticipated debut novel by erika swyler, launched june 23, 2015, from st. The book of speculation by erika swyler is an absolutely stunning read. Simon watson, a young librarian, lives alone in a house that is. Her essays and short fiction have appeared in catapult, literary hub, vida, the new york times, and elsewhere. Erika swyler audio books, best sellers, author bio. From the author of national bestseller the book of speculation, a poignant, fantastical novel about the electric combination of ambition and wonder that keeps us. This book isnt about history with a capital h, but its a story about a family whose future and past are linked, by tragedy and love, and maybe. Like her debut, swyler s new novel, light from other stars, bends genres as it explores how the past intrudes on the present. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Erika swylers generous yet somewhat disappointing debut follows a young man and a mysterious book but despite rich language and.
The novel opens when an archival librarian receives in the mail a battered old nineteenthcentury ledger. Fragile and water damaged, the book is a log from the owner of a traveling carnival in the 1700s, who reports strange and magical things, including the drowning death of a circus. Its hard to put a finger on the exact moment that birthed this. The book of speculation is erika swylers gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books, family, and magicmore hardcover, 339 pages published june 23rd 2015 by st. The book of speculation is erika swylers gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books and family and magic. Erika swyler talks about her stunning, introspective novel. This is a novel full of secrets and family issues, with carnivals, tarot cards. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of speculation. Interview with erika swyler, author of the book of speculation. The book of speculation by erika swyler overdrive rakuten. Her short fiction has appeared in womenarts quarterly journal, litro, and elsewhere. Its meant to look like the mysterious old book from her story. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read light from other stars.
Her essays and short fiction have appeared in catapult, literary hub. Simon watson was a research librarian in a small town who just lost his job. Her writing is featured in the anthology colonial comics, and her work as a playwright has received note from the jane chambers award. Her essays and short fiction have appeared in catapult, literary. Waterdamaged and falling apart, the book logs the dayto. It was also one of targets favorite booksthey chose it as the target club pick.
For every one person who loves a book there are always five more lined up to tell you its a heap, so staying humble isnt too difficult. The book of speculation by erika swyler ebook posted on october 16, 2017 by kathryn. Carnivals, curses and mermaids fall slightly flat in speculation. Erika swyler writer, baker, champion of bunnies, clown class refugee. May 05, 2015 the book of speculation is erika swylers gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books, family, and magic. Erika swyler erika swyler is the author of the book of speculation, a national bestseller, indie next pick, and a buzzfeed best book of the year. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of speculation. The book of speculation by erika swyler has been on my shelf for far too many years, and it seems to have spoken to me at just the right time. That quote, a golden oldie by george santayana, about the nature of history, just kept coming to me while i was reading the book of speculation, the smart and beguiling new novel by erika swyler. Erika lives on long island, ny, with her husband and a petulant rabbit. In the tradition of sara gruens water for elephants, erin morgensterns the night circus, and elizabeth kostovas the historian, the book of speculationwith twocolor illustrations by the authoris erika swylers moving debut novel about the power of books, family, and magic.
While this is partly due to a weakness on my part for circus stories, it is mostly due to erika swylers striking writing style and intricately woven narrative. I know it was online, because we havent met yet in person. Erika swyler is an american writer and playwright with a fascination with travelling carnivals. The book of speculation by erika swyler books on books.
Erika swylers the book of speculation inspired by long. While this is partly due to a weakness on my part for circus stories, it is mostly due to erika swyler s striking writing style and intricately woven narrative. Like her debut, swylers new novel, light from other stars, bends genres as it explores how the past intrudes on the present. The book of speculation erika swyler macmillan publishers. Erika swyler s first novel, the book of speculation, mixed historical fiction and fantasy in an appealingly offbeat way, featuring a lonely librarian, circus mermaids and an old family curse. As is my normal procedure, i have finished reading this novel via kindle a day ahead of our third tuesday book club meeting tomorrow october 17th, 2017 to discuss the book. A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young lib.
With a slight border into the fantasy realm, this tale is wellwoven and provides an opportunity to feel the impact the past has across a familys descendants and relationships. Martins press is running a great giveaway for a hand bound, aged version of swylers manuscript that the author created herself. Now he has no way to save his house thats slowly crumbling into the ocean he lives above, and that was his childhood home. On not writing about my father, an actual mad scientist. As simon, a lonely research librarian, searches frantically for the key to a curse that might be killing the women in his family, he learns. Browse erika swyler s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The book of speculation ebook by erika swyler 9781466857797. Light from other stars ebook written by erika swyler.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable. Startelegram a wonderful novel, full of mystery through the centuries with great details about carnival life, similar to the night circus by erin morgenstern. This passion inspired her debut novel the book of speculation simons not having the best week. The book of speculation is erika swyler s gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books, family and magic. Thank you, erika swyler, for the book of speculation. A novel by erika swyler one of buzzfeeds 24 best fiction books of 2015 as simon, a lonely research librarian, searches frantically for the key to a curse that might be killing the women in his family, he learns strange and fascinating secrets about their past. The book of speculation by erika swyler sent to me by a dear, sweet reader friend, the book of speculation by erika swyler follows as simon watson watches his eighteenth century home is sliding into the atlantic ocean.
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