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August 20, 2010

Book Clubs in the News

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In this month’s round-up we’ve got the aftermath for authors who upset Oprah and some unlikely book clubs in unusual places. Pedestrian.tv: James Frey to pen porn series for HBO If you’re the author that pissed off Oprah and got people using air quotes and raising an eyebrow whenever they said “memoir”, where would you go next?  If you James Frey, it’s to a porn series on HBO.
August 19, 2010

IndieBound Bestseller Regional Roundup

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Little has changed on the IndieBound bestseller landscape as Stieg Larsson and Kathryn Stockett continue to occupy the top two positions with THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET'S NEST and THE HELP. Bestseller stalwart Carl Hiaasen is at No. 3 across the board with STAR ISLAND. Oddly, former heavyweight W.E.B. Griffin's latest spy novel, THE VIGILANTES, debuted on only one regional list, the Southern California one, at No. 13 at that
August 19, 2010

Did someone say FREE books?

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In today's guest post, regular contributor Denise Neary shares a book site you may not have heard of.  Enjoy! Free books.  
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to interview New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey as he tours for his new book, TEMPTED BY TROUBLE
August 17, 2010

On Sale This Week

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Check out Bookreporter.com's Coming Soon list to stay up to date on all the latest titles as well as those coming in the weeks and months ahead!   On Sale This Week:

Michael Walsh, author of Early Warning

The NSA’s most lethal weapon is back. Code-named Devlin, he operates in the darkest recesses of the US government.

August 17, 2010

Discussing BOTH WAYS IS THE ONLY WAY I WANT IT

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In today's post, regular contributor Heather Johnson discusses the option of short story collections for book club and talks about how even a title can spark some good discussion.  

Beverly Barton, author of Don't Cry

The crime scenes are horrifying: the victims arranged with deliberate care, posed to appear alive despite their agonized last moments and the shocking nature of their deaths. Chattanooga grief counselor Audrey Sherrod moonlights for the local police. It’s clear to her, and to Special Agent J.D. Cass, that the murders are the work of a deranged serial killer.

Karl Marlantes, whose MATTERHORN is a breakout hit of 2010, shares his Top 10 War Stories... Legendary children's book icon Babar will get a digital touch-up...
August 13, 2010

Naseem Rakha: THE CRYING TREE

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In today's guest post, author Naseem Rakha shares the amazing story of a book club in an unexpected place.  I'm certain her experience with these women will touch you as much as it did me. Reading in Prison