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September 22, 2010

Where do you stand on FREEDOM?

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You'd have to be living under a rock to have missed all the hub-bub and hype surrounding Jonathan Franzen's new novel FREEDOM.
September 21, 2010

Susan Casey: THE WAVE

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Today's guest blogger is woman of many talents - she is not only the author of bestselling books but is also Editor-in-Chief of O, the Oprah Magazine.  In her latest book, THE WAVE, she takes the scientifc subject of 100 foot waves and goes personal, following both the scientists and the extreme surfers who follow the waves.  This kind of book may be a departure for your book club, but give it a try - I have found similar books (SHADOW DIVERS by Robert Kurson, for example) to be all the more compelling
September 20, 2010

Jeffrey Zaslow: THE GIRLS FROM AMES

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In today's post, guest blogger Jeffrey Zaslow talks about why a man chose to write about women's friendships, how that experience has changed him and how much he has enjoyed sharing the experience with book clubs all around the country.
Here's a heartwarming story...THE LOST DOGS chronicles the pitbulls rescued from former NFL star Michael Vick's dog-fighting ring...many were adopted and are happy
September 17, 2010

October is National Reading Group Month!

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Never thought you'd have a month honoring and celebrating you, huh?  Well guess what... you do!

Author Talk: Elizabeth Rosner, author of Blue Nude

Sep 17, 2010

Elizabeth Rosner is an award-winning poet and bestselling author whose most recent novel, BLUE NUDE (now available in paperback), follows the relationship between a once-prominent German painter and his Israeli-born art model, who also happens to be the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor.

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

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:

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Growing up isn't easy for little Carolyn Arundel. With her mother, Hildemara, quarantined to her room with tuberculosis, Carolyn forms a special bond with her momma, Marta, who moves in to care for the household. But as tensions between Hildie and Marta escalate, Carolyn believes she is to blame.