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September 16, 2010

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

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In today's post, regular contributor Denise Neary urges us to support our local libraries the way they support us.  She reminds us of all the fantastic free services we can enjoy just for fun and all the vital services the library provides for those who desperately need them.
September 15, 2010

Charles Todd: An Impartial Witness

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Reviewing my email this morning, I expected to find a post from author Charles Todd about his latest book, AN IMPARTIAL WITNESS.  When I got a post from "Caroline" I was momentarily confused.  Of course with the fabulousness that is the internet, the mystery was quickly solved.  Charles Todd is actually the mother/son writing team of Charles and Caroline Todd.  Pretty cool.  So here's what Caroline had to say about her experiences and appreciation of book
September 14, 2010

River Jordan: THE MIRACLE OF MERCY LAND

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In today’s guest post, River Jordan, speaker, radio personality and author of THE MIRACLE OF MERCY LAND, SAINTS IN LIMBO and THE MESSENGER OF MAGNOLIA STREET  talks about how she became a writer and where her inspiration comes from.
September 13, 2010

Kristina Riggle: THE LIFE YOU’VE IMAGINED

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In today's guest post, author Kristina Riggle talks about what happens to her characters when the book is over... or does she?  And tonight at 7PM EST, catch Kristina's interview on the blog talk radio show: Book Club Girl On Air.
September 10, 2010

Discussing FINNY by Justin Kramon

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Regular Contributor Heather Johnson (Age 30+ ...
September 9, 2010

Got Some Hidden Writing Talent in Your Book Club?

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When your book club is discussing a hot new title  or the latest work of literary fiction are you thinking to yourself - "You know... I think I could do that...
September 8, 2010

International Literacy Day 2010

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What better group of people to celebrate International Literacy Day than a group of readers like you?  If you have book club this week or next, perhaps you'll want to take a moment to discuss how lucky we are to have access to books and the ability to read.&nb
September 7, 2010

Daphne Kalotay: RUSSIAN WINTER

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In today's guest post, author Daphne Kalotay talks about the inspiration and research behind her new novel, RUSSIAN WINTER.
September 2, 2010

Classics on Audio - That's one way to do it!

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When was the last time your book club read a classic?  Have you shied away from them for all the obvious reasons?  Personally, I’ve got a list of classics I’ve been meaning to read but would be hard pressed to suggest one for book club.  Maybe you're the same?  You read the Cliff Notes in high school or
September 1, 2010

Would You Read a Political Memoir for Book Club?

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With Tony Blair's memoir A JOURNEY: MY POLITICAL LIFE coming out this week I got to thinking.  The book is expected to rank as the bestselling UK political memoir ev