Chris Bohjalian
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White Plains, New York, The United States
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November 2007
about this author
First of all, for those who want a little unexpected and little known background, visit
http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%9...
It is Elaine Matsushita's article about Chris's house for the Snoopster.
Now, here is a bio that is a little more formal:
Chris Bohjalian is the author of eleven novels, including the New York Times bestsellers, Skeletons at the Feast, The Double Bind, Before You Know Kindness, The Law of Similars, and Midwives.
His next book, Secrets of Eden, comes out on February 2, 2010.
Chris won the New England Book Award in 2002, and his novel, Midwives, was a number one New York Times bestseller, a selection of Oprah's Book Club, a Publishers Weekly...more
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Midwives by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.77 — 11,061 ratings — published 1998 19 editions |
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The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.53 — 4,891 ratings — published 2007 11 editions |
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Trans-Sister Radio by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.68 — 1,921 ratings — published 2000 8 editions |
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Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.92 — 1,782 ratings — published 2008 9 editions |
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Before You Know Kindness by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.39 — 1,981 ratings — published 2004 7 editions |
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The Buffalo Soldier by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.69 — 1,104 ratings — published 2002 7 editions |
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The Law of Similars by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.56 — 1,139 ratings — published 1999 5 editions |
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Water Witches by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.46 — 700 ratings — published 1995 4 editions |
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Idyll Banter: Weekly Excursions to a Very Small Town by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.61 — 135 ratings — published 2003 4 editions |
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Past the Bleachers by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.44 — 36 ratings — published 1992 |
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upcoming events
Chris Bohjalian on tour for the book "Double Bind"
Author appearance, November 07, 2009 08:00PM
The Colonial Inn , 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA, The United States
Chris will be a part of a panel at this breakfast -- a part of the Concord Festi...more
Author appearance, November 07, 2009 08:00PM
The Colonial Inn , 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA, The United States
Chris will be a part of a panel at this breakfast -- a part of the Concord Festi...more
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Chris Bohjalian on tour for the book "Double Bind"
Author appearance, November 09, 2009 01:00PM
Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur, #2 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, The United States
Chris will be appearing with Betsy Carter and discussing "Skeletons at the ...more
Author appearance, November 09, 2009 01:00PM
Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur, #2 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, The United States
Chris will be appearing with Betsy Carter and discussing "Skeletons at the ...more
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Chris Bohjalian on tour for the book "Double Bind"
Author appearance, November 10, 2009 07:30PM
JCC Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, The United States
Chris will be discussing the origins of his novel, "Skeletons at the Feast....more
Author appearance, November 10, 2009 07:30PM
JCC Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, The United States
Chris will be discussing the origins of his novel, "Skeletons at the Feast....more
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interviews
October 2009,
Chris Bohjalian
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? CB: Spectacularly blessed -- though still challenged by my iPhone SS: What is your motto or maxim? CB: "Have we learned nothing?" What Readers want to know... SS: How would you describ..." ...More
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? CB: Spectacularly blessed -- though still challenged by my iPhone SS: What is your motto or maxim? CB: "Have we learned nothing?" What Readers want to know... SS: How would you describ..." ...More
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Skeletons at the Feast (Literature & Fiction)
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Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America (Hardcover) by Thomas L. Friedman bookshelves: currently-reading |
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Perfection: A Memoir of Betrayal and Renewal (Hardcover) by Julie Metz |
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Americans in Space (Hardcover) by Mary E. Mitchell |
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Einstein's Dreams (Paperback) by Alan Lightman |
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The Third Reich at War, 1939-1945 (Hardcover) by Richard J. Evans |
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The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium, #2) by Stieg Larsson |
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Finding Oz: How L. Frank Baum Discovered the Great American Story (Hardcover) by Evan I. Schwartz |
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"I had the privilege of getting to read a very early, pre-final-edit manuscript of this book, and I am SO glad, because now I can be among the first to tell everyone how fabulous it is! Once again, Bohjalian creates big, believable drama in a small t...more " | |
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It was wonderful meeting you yesterday here at Nonesuch! Lots of people saw your interview on '207' and have come in to buy your books.Excited to have you here for your next release! We've got a pretty literary crowd - in fact, when you were here, one woman recognized you and was pretty starstruck! She came in again today and was gushing. haha.
Anyway, hope you're well and best of luck with your writing/touring! Enjoy your time at home (assuming you've finished the tour!)
Best,
Matty
I was so happy to find you on here! I just got Midwives and can't wait to start- it looks great! Thanks for everything you do!
Just wanted to say I am a big fan! Hangman was one of the scariest and most suspenseful books I've ever read! Water Witches was a great one too. I own them all and as soon as I finish the book I'm currently reading I'll start The Double Bind. I actually chose it for my bookclub pick, I am excited to see what everyone thinks of it.
