We don't always pick mysteries or any genre fiction for book club for some reason. Maybe we think they're not going to be serious enough - or have enough good stuff for us to dig into conversationally. So, here's a list of mysteries that should keep you chatting for hours.
November 2010
One of the pleasures of my job is that I get to “read ahead.” I am constantly reading with an eye on which of our website audiences in TheBookReportNetwork.com that a title may appeal to. I often choose to share information about books that are not yet published so you can make note of them, pre-order them or reserve them from your local library.
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In honor of Halloween...
Some literary resting places, or haunts, if you will...
Kate Mosse (LABYRINTH and SEPULCHRE) ranks her favorite ghost stories...
The top-earning dead celebrities as ranked by Forbes, including a handful of authors...
In today's guest post, author Mary Sharratt shares the chilling story of the Pendle Witches and talks about whether or not they were "real" witches.
Pendle Witch Country: The Haunted Land
Okay well... when I say "meet" I mean... "get to know". And when I say "get to know" Mario Varga Llosa - I really mean "get to know his works".
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In today's post, regular contributor Bonnie Brzozowski talks about the complex and thought-provoking graphic novel discussed at this month's Graphic Novels Book Club at the Austin Public Library.
As Halloween approaches, I can't help but be drawn into the shadows. And when it comes to fiction and literature there are tons of scary, creepy, ghostly books to choose from. Has your book club read any of these horrific tales? Would you? I say go for it... just lock the doors and check under the bed before you start reading. For today's post I thought I'd share a couple bone-chilling options for your group to consider. Here's my top ten list - in no particular order!
In today's post, regular contributor Denise Neary shares the holiday and book spirit. This sounds like the perfect gift for me, so if anyone needs my address to send me one, just let me know! No pressure.
