May 05, 2015 the book of speculation is erika swylers gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books, family, and magicavailable june 23rd from st. 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. 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. 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. In erika swylers debut novel, the book of speculation, protagonist simon watson has a lot on his mind. The book of speculation when i received this book, included in the package was a bookket by the author, erika swyler, titled adventures in making a fake old book, which chronicled her ventures while actually making and aging blank books, from the paper itself to the bindings. Since then, generations of mermaids in simons family have drowned. 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. The book of speculation, the muchanticipated debut novel by erika swyler, launched june 23, 2015, from st. 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. A tale full of magic and family mystery, the book of speculation will keep you up all night reading. In erika swylers glittering novel light from other stars, nedda has skyhigh dreams of. Simon watson, a young librarian, lives alone in a house that is slowly crumbling toward the long island sound. In erika swyler s debut novel, the book of speculation, protagonist simon watson has a lot on his mind.
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. The book of speculation a novel download ebook pdf, epub. Startelegram a wonderful novel, full of mystery through the centuries with great details about carnival life, similar to the night circus by erin morgenstern. 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. Then a battered old tome mysteriously arrives one day. The damage renders it useless to me, but a name inside. Read the book of speculation a novel by erika swyler available from rakuten kobo. At left is the cover of a new book, but not just any book. A long island reads 2020 selection a real simple best book of 2019 foreward. Featuring mermaids, swarms of horseshoe crabs, deadly floods, and the silent secrets of an ancient tarot deck, the book of speculation is split like a savory peach between the odd ventures of a traveling carnival in the late 1700s and the modernday discovery by. Too much so in a way, as itd be hard for any book to live up to that sort of comparison. Sara gruen the book of speculation is a luscious experience dark, sweet, and wild. It 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 mermaid.
The book of speculation ebook by erika swyler 9781466857797. 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. His mother, a circus mermaid who made her living by holding her breath, drowned. When a librarian receives a rare old book from a stranger in erika swylers the book of speculation, he discovers a door into his past, leading to a world of carnival performers with mysterious secrets simon watsons life is disintegrating. Jul 23, 2015 thanks for stopping by my little book nook of the internet. 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. One june day, an old book arrives on simon watsons doorstep, sent by an antiquarian bookseller who purchased it on speculation. 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. Watson, i came across this book at auction as part of a larger lot i purchased on speculation. On a day in late june, simon receives a mysterious book connected to his family. Light from other stars and the book of speculation. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Buy the book of speculation by erika swyler online at alibris. One of buzzfeeds 24 best fiction books of 2015 as simon, a lonely. Josh steele, entertainment weekly a dazzling debutquirky, raucous, and bewitching. 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 by erika swyler, book trailer by. Revolving around a peculiar book, its a mystery and double love story, but swyler also roots her. The book of speculation by erika swyler thriftbooks. Erika swyler is the bestselling author of light from other stars, and the book of speculation. Her essays and short fiction have appeared in catapult, literary hub, vida, the. The book of speculation by erika swyler, book trailer by lynn. The book of speculation by erika swyler, 9781782397762, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of speculation. Isaac fitzgerald, buzzfeed r edolent of salty ocean airits clever plotfueled by a musty book and a powerful set of tarot cardsand swylers wonderful descriptions keep the pages swimming along. Read a sample click to the right or left of the sample to turn the page. He must discover the curses source, and how to break it, before it strikes again. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This is a novel full of secrets and family issues, with carnivals, tarot cards. Prepare to be swept away by the magical, mysterious the book of speculation finally available in ebook in the uk. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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. Tell us a little bit about your new release, the book of speculation. Erika swyler is the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novels light from other stars and the book of speculation. Thanks for stopping by my little book nook of the internet.
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. 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. Water shrouds the fascinating, often doomed characters of the book of speculation. The book of speculation is erika swylers gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books, family, and magicavailable june 23rd from st. 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. 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.
The book of speculation is one of the best books ive had the privilege to read. A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young lib. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book of speculation is erika swyler s gorgeous and moving debut, a wondrous novel about the power of books and family and magic. 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. Featuring mermaids, swarms of horseshoe crabs, deadly floods, and the silent secrets of an ancient tarot deck, the book of speculation is split like a savory peach between the odd ventures of a traveling carnival in the late 1700s and the. Her essays and short fiction have appeared in catapult, literary hub, vida, the new york times, and elsewhere. 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. Erin morgensterns the night circus, and elizabeth kostovas the historian, the book of speculation is erika swylers moving debut novel about the power of.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book tells the story of two doomed lovers, two hundred years ago. A librarian receives a book that reveals a centuriesold curse, a curse thats claimed the lives of women in his family, a curse that now threatens his sister. Before she was a suburban wife and mother, paulina watson was the mermaid girl of carnival lareille. Jun 24, 2015 prepare to be swept away by the magical, mysterious the book of speculation finally available in ebook in the uk. The book of speculation by erika swyler ebook posted on october 16, 2017 by kathryn. An interview with erika swyler washington independent. The book of speculation by erika swyler overdrive rakuten. 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. Jun 24, 2015 the book of speculation by erika swyler. I couldnt be more excited for erika, and i think everyone should buy and read this book.
Not only is he about to lose his library job, but his seaside childhood home is in danger of toppling over a cliff. The latest to join the ranks is erika swylers entertaining debut, the book of speculation. Carnivals, curses and mermaids fall slightly flat in. The book of speculation is swylers first novel and i was extremely impressed. 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. The book of speculation by erika swyler ebook from the. Erika swyler spent months making and binding manuscripts of her debut novel to.
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