Donna Coonan Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Donna Coonan

What the actual what, now? For so long I've been bewailing why this incredible book hasn't been made for screen. I hope this is good. The amazing Kindred by Octavia Butler is a novel that blew my mind. But when's it coming to the UK? Any idea, @FKedwards ? https://t.co/1RPyqfvzHR

Donna Coonan

After a 20-year silence, last year 2 new works by Gayl Jones were shortlisted for 2 of the most prestigious literary awards: PALMARES was a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Ficiton THE BIRDCATCHER was a finalist for the 2022 National Book Award Now discover BUTTER https://t.co/aZqteuup7f

Donna Coonan

@hilary_mckay @BumblebeeTrust @Kate_Bradbury I think she stayed with us for 2 or 3 nights. Looked in on her occasionally, changed the sugarwater, added a few flowers that she seemed to like hiding in. It was so incredible when she flew off. I hope yours does as well.

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Donna Coonan

Excited to share the🔥cover of 'A Green Equinox' by Elizabeth Mavor. Unavailable for decades, this 1973 Booker finalist is new to the #ViragoModernClassics in September. 'Funny & brave & moving & absolutely bonkers. I love this novel' Thank you @CharlotteMende1 for the quote! https://t.co/CZGXOSFhdh

Donna Coonan

It's the 50th anniversary of @ViragoBooks & we have some special anniversaries on the #ViragoModernClassics list, too Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen is 30 Heartburn by Nora Ephron is 40 Carrie's War by Nina Bawden in 50 The Group by Mary McCarthy is 60 New editions of all! https://t.co/PlN4AtN8rB

Donna Coonan

Third book of the holiday finished- the spellbinding 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. The kids are asleep, the church bells are tolling & I've been happily lost in a world of gods & witchcraft for the past hour. Bliss. https://t.co/T0fGkyaD42 https://t.co/kGxSuVl6YF

Donna Coonan

@KitdeWaal The Parable of the Sower - Octavia Butler. Begins in 2024 - brilliant and terrifying book.

Donna Coonan

After a 20-year silence, last year 2 new works by Gayl Jones were shortlisted for 2 of the most prestigious literary awards: PALMARES was a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Ficiton THE BIRDCATCHER was a finalist for the 2022 National Book Award Now discover BUTTER https://t.co/aZqteuup7f

Donna Coonan

Early copies just in of Susanna Kaysen's brilliant memoir #GirlInterrupted First published 30 years ago, and now a #ViragoModernClassic, with a new introduction by the author. Out in May https://t.co/ULXDy518HJ

Donna Coonan

90s Harlem comes to London! I love seeing a book's literary DNA. When I read this beautiful coming-of-age story, it felt descended from Louise Meriwether's "Daddy was a Number Runner" & Jamaica Kincaid's "Annie John". Can't wait for you to read it. Published next month. https://t.co/RTW3EDpS82