September 2010
For many book groups, September is like saying Happy New Year since some of you take the summer off. We also know that many of you start your year of selections in September. So welcome back, and have we got a lineup for you!
Has your book club ever read and discussed a Young Adult novel?
September 1, 2010, 380 voters
In today's guest post Jean Reynolds Page, author of THE LAST SUMMER OF HER OTHER LIFE, THE SPACE BETWEEN BEFORE AND AFTER, A BLESSED EVENT, AND ACCIDENTAL HAPPINESS. talks about the challenges of being a stepparent and the challenges she faced in writing one in her latest novel LEAVING BEFORE IT'S OVER.
In today's post, Syrie James the bestselling author of THE LOST MEMOIRS OF JANE AUSTEN and THE SECRET DIARIES OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË talks about her bringing her latest work DRACULA, MY LOVE into the sunlight. She talks about how she was able to sink her teeth into the topic and how even her husband got sucked in! (Just a little vampire humor for you... I couldn't resist!)
Enjoy Carol's blog post as part of Women's Equality Day on i4cCampaign.com...
The eReader debate goes around and around...
In today's post, regular contributor Jamie Layton shares her list of summer reading and book related highlights. What was your highlight? When you look back on Summer '10 - will there be a book that goes along with those memories? Enjoy Jamie's list... but be warned it may make you want to be a bookseller!
A sad and happy moment this week as CROSSFIRE by Dick Francis and Felix Francis hits the Southern list, Dick's firs posthumous bestseller. Dick passed away in February after a career as horse jockey and penning more than 40 international bestsellers, typically set in the salacious stalls of the horse racing circuit. Dick's son, Felix, had been a collaborator on recent hits and will now carry the torch.
In today's guest post, author Shandi Mitchell talks about the attachment authors often have to their characters and what the experience is really like for her. An amazing insight into the writer's mind. Enjoy!
In today's post, one of our newest contributors Austin Public Library's Reference Librarian Bonnie Brzozowskiand her apprentice Matt Dumond talk about reading an "incomplete" story for book club and assure us that a good conversation can still be had.
