In her debut novel, a discover great new writers pick, erika swyler explores the power of legacy and heirlooms to connect the past and present. Before she was a suburban wife and mother, paulina watson was the mermaid girl of carnival lareille. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book of speculation by erika swyler thriftbooks. The book of speculation by erika swyler epub download. 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 erika swyler, author of the book of speculation. The book of speculation is erika swylers gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books and family and magic. 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 speculation with twocolor illustrations by the authoris erika swyler s moving debut novel about the power of books, family, and magic. At left is the cover of a new book, but not just any book. With a slight border into the fantasy realm, this tale is wellwoven and provides an opportunity to feel the impact the. Book overview 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. 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. I couldnt be more excited for erika, and i think everyone should buy and read this book.
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. Her writing has appeared in catapult story, literary hub, vida, the new york times, and elsewhere. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Erika swyler is the author of the new book the book of speculation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Simon watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the long island sound in his family home, a house perched on the edge of a cliff that is slowly crumbling into the sea. Her essays and short fiction have appeared in catapult, literary hub, vida, the new york times, and elsewhere. The book of speculation by erika swyler, book trailer by. 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.
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Tell us a little bit about your new release, the book of speculation. The damage renders it useless to me, but a name inside it led me to believe it might be of interest to you or your family. Not only is he about to lose his library job, but his seaside childhood home is in danger of toppling over a cliff. 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.
Erika swylers the book of speculation inspired by long. Jun 19, 2015 in her debut novel, a discover great new writers pick, erika swyler explores the power of legacy and heirlooms to connect the past and present. 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. 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. The book of speculation, by erika swyler june 4, 2015. Jul 21, 2015 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. 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. 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. Then a battered old tome mysteriously arrives one day. Jun 23, 2015 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. 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. Pdf download the book of speculation free ebooks pdf.
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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of speculation. Jul 23, 2015 thanks for stopping by my little book nook of the internet. Read a sample click to the right or left of the sample to turn the page.
Debut writer swylers book tells the story of the watson family. The book of speculation is one of the best books ive had the privilege to read. At first blush, it seems that the story erika swyler is telling in the book of speculation begins with the delivery of a book. Erika swylers mournful and magical the book of speculation. Watson, i came across this book at auction as part of a larger lot i purchased on speculation. Startelegram a wonderful novel, full of mystery through the centuries with great details about carnival life, similar to the night circus by erin morgenstern. Download the study guide 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. Book overview 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. Pdf the book of speculation download full pdf book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. An interview with erika swyler washington independent. 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. The book of speculation is by turns magical and mournful, a reflection of the ways in which the past can control us. Thanks for stopping by my little book nook of the internet.
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