Jul 23, 2015 thanks for stopping by my little book nook of the internet. Before she was a suburban wife and mother, paulina watson was the mermaid girl of carnival lareille. 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. Her recent move back to her hometown on long island. In the tradition of sara gruens water for elephants, erin morgensterns the night circus, and elizabeth kostovas the historian, the book of speculation with twocolor illustrations by the authoris erika swyler s moving debut novel about the power of books, family, and magic. The book of speculation is one of the best books ive had the privilege to read. The book of speculation by erika swyler, 9781782397762, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book of speculation by erika swyler river heights book. A strikingly written debut, the book of speculation is reminiscent of the night circus, but with more grit and darkness. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of speculation by erika swyler peanut blossom. 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.
He receives a book in the mail from martin churchwarry of churchwarry and sons. 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 erika swyler the book of speculation on vimeo. A long island reads 2020 selection a real simple best book of 2019 from the bestselling author of the book of. Jun 23, 2015 at left is the cover of a new book, but not just any book. Erika lives on long island, ny, with her husband and a petulant rabbit. A piece of our heart stays tucked inside its lines when we return the book to its place on our shelf. His house, perched on the edge of the ocean, is about to tumble into the water because of erosion. Watson, i came across this book at auction as part of a larger lot i purchased on speculation. Jun 24, 2015 felt a bit bereft since finishing the night circus. 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. Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
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But it soon becomes apparent that the events and circumstances in the tale are founded on the intertwined lives of people stretching back hundreds of years. The book of speculation by erika swyler thriftbooks. I wanted to stay in both simon and amos worlds a bit longer, if only to experience swyler s uncanny ability to enchant me with her words, much like evangeline enchanted those with her presence. The book of speculation erika swyler macmillan publishers. 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 strange and fascinating secrets about their past. The book of speculation by erika swyler is split like a savory peach between the odd ventures of a traveling carnival in the late 1700s and the modernday discovery by librarian simon watson of an old, handwritten volume containing his grandmothers name. Jul 27, 2016 the book of speculation erika swyler for fans of the night circus, comes a sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who discovers that his family labours under a terrible curse. 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. Her essays and short fiction have appeared in literary hub, catapult story, vida, the new york times, and elsewhere. The book of speculation ebook by erika swyler 9781466857797.
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. Startelegram a wonderful novel, full of mystery through the centuries with great details about carnival life, similar to the night circus by erin morgenstern. In erika swylers glittering novel light from other stars, nedda has skyhigh dreams of. 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.
Erin morgensterns the night circus, and elizabeth kostovas the historian, the book of speculation is erika swylers moving debut novel about the power of. 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. 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. The book of speculation is erika swyler s gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books and family and magic. I know it was online, because we havent met yet in person. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Browse erika swyler s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Erika swyler is the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novels light from other stars and the book of speculation. Carnivals, curses and mermaids fall slightly flat in. The book of speculation by erika swyler ebook from the. The waterdamaged book may reveal the root of certain mysteries in his family. 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. Interview with erika swyler, author of the book of speculation sign up for our email and well send you the best new books in your favorite genres weekly.
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. The book of speculation captured me from the very first sentence with beautiful language and a uniquely crafted family tale. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Book of speculation by swyler abebooks passion for books. Jul 24, 2015 the book of speculation by erika swyler. Erika swyler is the bestelling author oflight from other stars, and the book of speculation. 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. Click download or read online button to get the book of speculation a novel book now. And when the book within the book is actually magical, as it is or may be in erika swylers the book of speculation, well, let the wild read start. I seldom buy brand new hardback novels by firsttime authors, but im glad i followed my book intuition and purchased the book of speculation by erika swyler. 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. 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. The book of speculation book trailer 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. Erika swyler quotes author of the book of speculation.
As his friend alice looks on with alarm, simon becomes increasingly worried about his sister. From erika swyler, author of the book of speculation one of buzzfeeds best fiction books of 2015 a short story of a mermaid who ran away from the circus, and what happened when she started a life on land. Plasticine clay spread thinly on glass is manipulated frame by frame, like a moving oil painting. Simon watson is a young librarian whose life is crumbling around himliterally. From erika swyler, author of the book of speculationone of buzzfeeds best fiction books of 2015 a short story of a mermaid who ran away from the circus, and what happened when she started a life on land. Jun 04, 2015 10 best books of june 2015, according to amazons editors. Its the book of speculation by my friend erika swyler, who i have known since we were larval writers, maybe 11 or 12 years old, attending summer nerd camp together in upstate new york. 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 is erika swyler s gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books, family and magic. Narrator simon and his younger sister, enola, grew up in an 18thcentury house on a bluff overlooking long island sound. Erika swylers 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. The book of speculation, by erika swyler june 4, 2015. Simon watson, a young librarian, lives alone in a house that is slowly crumbling toward the long island sound. Buy the book of speculation by erika swyler online at alibris. The book of speculation quotes showing of 90 once youve held a book and really loved it, you forever remember the feel of it, its specific weight, the way it sits in your hand. Once youve held a book and really loved it, you forever remember the feel of it, its specific weight, the way it sits in your hand.
Debut writer swylers book tells the story of the watson family. Author erika swyler s short fiction has appeared in womenarts quarterly journal, litro and elsewhere, and her work as a playwright has received the jane chambers award. Jun 26, 2015 at first blush, it seems that the story erika swyler is telling in the book of speculation begins with the delivery of a book. Her essays and short fiction have appeared in catapult, literary hub, vida, the new york times, and elsewhere. Light from other stars by erika swyler these discussion questions. I think i was probably fangirling over her marvelous debut, the book of speculation, which was one of my absolute favorite books last year. The damage renders it useless to me, but a name inside. A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young lib. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of speculation. The book is very old and, unfortunately, suffers from water damage.
It was also one of targets favorite booksthey chose it as the target club pick. Erika swylers the book of speculation inspired by long island. Im excited to announce the march pick for our book club for recovering readers will be the book of speculation by erika swyler. Oct 16, 2017 the book of speculation by erika swyler ebook posted on october 16, 2017 by kathryn 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. Tucson festival of books, tucson, az april 19th, 2020. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Erika swyler is the bestelling author of light from other stars, and the book of speculation. Interview with erika swyler, author of the book of. Interview with the book of speculation author erika swyler. Long island reads ceremony location tbd april 23, 2020, 7pm. 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.
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