“A wise and loving portrait of a marriage….Susanna Daniel writes beautifully of matters of the heart.” — Jennifer Haigh, author of The Condition
Against a vivid South Florida background, Susanna Daniel’s Stiltsville offers a gripping, bittersweet portrait of a marriage—and a romance—that deepens over the course of three decades. Called “an elegantly crafted work of art and a great read” by Curtis Sittenfeld (American Wife, Prep) Stiltsville is a stunningly assured debut novel sure to appeal to readers of Anita Shreve, Sue Miller, and Annie Dillard, or anyone enchanted by the sultry magic of Miami.

Stiltsville: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Daniel, Susanna

United States

Harper

"A wise and loving portrait of a marriage. . . . Susanna Daniel writes beautifully of matters of the heart." — Jennifer Haigh, author of The Condition
Against a vivid South Florida background, Susanna Daniel’s Stiltsville offers a gripping, bittersweet portrait of a marriage—and a romance—that deepens over the course of three decades. Called "an elegantly crafted work of art and a great read" by Curtis Sittenfeld (American Wife, Prep) Stiltsville is a stunningly assured debut novel sure to appeal to readers of Anita Shreve, Sue Miller, and Annie Dillard, or anyone enchanted by the sultry magic of Miami.

Harper-perennial

In Sea Creatures, a riveting domestic drama by Susanna Daniel, a mother must make the unthinkable choice between her husband and her son. When Georgia Qullian returns to her hometown of Miami, her toddler and husband in tow, she is hoping for a fresh start. They have left Illinois trailing scandal and disappointment in their wake, fallout from her husband’s severe sleep disorder. For months, their three-year-old son has refused to speak a word. On a whim, Georgia takes a job as an errand runner for a reclusive artist and is surprised at how her life changes dramatically. But soon the family’s challenges return, more complicated than before. Late that summer, as a hurricane bears down on South Florida, Georgia must face the fact that her decisions have put her only child in grave danger. Sea Creatures is a mesmerizing exploration of the high stakes of marriage and parenthood.

Sea Creatures

Dramas & Plays

SEA CREATURES (P.S.)

Perennial

When Georgia Quillian returns to her hometown of Miami, her husband, Graham, and their young son in tow, she is hoping for a fresh start. The family has fled Illinois trailing scandal and disappointment, the fallout from Graham's severe sleep disorder and Georgia's failed business. To make matters worse, their charming three-year-old son, Frankie, has for months refused to speak a word. Although Georgia is still grieving her mother's death from five years earlier, her father and stepmother offer warm welcome-and a slip for the dilapidated houseboat Georgia and Graham have chosen to call home. On a lark, Georgia takes a job as an errand runner for a reclusive artist who lives in the middle of the bay, and she soon finds that time spent with the intense hermit might help Frankie find the courage to speak, and might also help her reconcile the woman she was with the woman she has become. But when Graham leaves to work on a research vessel in Hurricane Alley, and the truth behind Frankie's mutism is revealed, the family's challenges return, more complicated than before. As a hurricane bears down on South Florida later that summer, Georgia must face the fact that her choices have put her only child in grave danger. Sea Creatures is a mesmerizing exploration of the high stakes of marriage and parenthood, the story of a woman forced to choose between her husband, her child, and the possibility of new love.

Sea Creatures Target Book Club Edition

Literary

This book provides fascinating insight into the life and writing of popular children’s author Lois Lowry. Lowry, the winner of not one but two coveted Newbery Awards (one for Number the Stars and the second for The Giver), is an author known for her wide range. She is equally comfortable and successful writing funny, lighthearted books, such as the Anastasia Krupnik series; realistic and serious books about difficult situations, such as Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye and Number the Stars; and futuristic novels set in imaginary settings, such as The Giver. This title is a fascinating read both for fans of Lowry and for young readers who want to know more about this great author.

Lois Lowry (Library of Author Biographies)

Teen & Young Adult

Biographies

Rosen Central

A biography of Jane Yolen, a prolific and well-known writer of juvenile literature.

Jane Yolen (Library of Author Biographies)

Rosen Pub. Group

Chronicles the life of author Paul Zindel, discussing his writing methods and inspirations, and listing his awards.

Paul Zindel (Library of Author Biographies)

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Discusses the life and work of this award-winning author, including her writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of her books, biographical timeline, and awards.

Paula Fox (Library of Author Biographies)

Young readers are always interested in the lives of the writers of their favorite books. This extremely exciting, new Rosen Central series explores and celebrates the lives and work of favorite middle school and young adult authors. Chock-full of fascinating information (great for book reports and research projects!), including interviews with the authors, these books trace the path each writer has taken in developing his or her career. Each book focuses on the writer's most popular and critically acclaimed books and provides relevant insight into each writer's personal life and what it means for each author to be a writer. Extremely well-written and easy to read, these are an absolute must for any librarian. Books include selected reviews and lists of works and awards.

Lib of Author Biographies

Children's Books

Seidman, David

Freedman, Jeri

Sommers, Michael A.

Greene, Meg

Burshstein, Karen

PowerKids Press

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Stiltsville: A Novel

Stiltsville: A Novel

Sea Creatures

SEA CREATURES (P.S.)

Sea Creatures Target Book Club Edition

Lois Lowry (Library of Author Biographies)

Jane Yolen (Library of Author Biographies)

Paul Zindel (Library of Author Biographies)

Paula Fox (Library of Author Biographies)

Lib of Author Biographies