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| Great Reading for February |
February is the shortest month of the year, but nonetheless a busy one for readers. February is the month when a new Grisham book greets us each year. The title this year --- The Last Juror. This year we also have a new Daniel Silva book to look forward to --- A Death in Vienna, which will be in stores on February 23rd.
We also celebrate Valentine's Day and enjoy a long weekend for President's Day. The way we see it, February is a good month for reading. Read on and see what we are recommending you take a look at, as well as news about some author websites we think are worth exploring!
Make the most of the extra day this year on the 29th.
Thanks for reading.
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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| 2004 Romance Author Roundtable |
AuthorsOnTheWeb.com has brought together 17 romance writers --- Cherry Adair, Mary Balogh, Stephanie Bond, Susan Crandall, Jane Feather, Laura Lee Guhrke, Lisa Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, Nicole Jordan, Lisa Kleypas, Jill Marie Landis, Linda Francis Lee, Judi McCoy, Linda Lael Miller, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Kimberly Raye, and Karen Rose --- to discuss the challenge of developing fresh plot lines and unique characters in this highly popular and ever-growing genre, the research they conduct for their novels, and memorable encounters they have had with readers.
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Read the 2004 Romance Author Roundtable here.
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| Author of the Month: Daniel Silva |
| Daniel Silva began his career as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East for UPI. He later became the executive producer of CNN's Washington-based public affairs programming, Following the surprise success of his debut novel The Unlikely Spy, Silva made the transition from journalist to full-time author. Silva has established himself as one of the premier writers of international intrigue stories. His books include The Mark of the Assassin, The Marching Season, The Kill Artist, The English Assassin and The Confessor --- all of which were hardcover bestsellers.
To celebrate the release of his latest title, A Death in Vienna, the third book in the Gabriel Allon trilogy (The English Assassin and The Confessor were the first two titles), AuthorsOnTheWeb has chosen Daniel Silva as our Author of the Month. Readers can learn more about Silva's life and works through fast facts and biographical information, as well as links to his website, bibliography, interviews and book reviews.
To read more about A Death in Vienna --- in stores February 23 --- check out DanielSilvaBooks.com. Silva has written an essay about some of his research for A Death in Venice which can be found on the site in "Behind the Writing."
Win a free copy of A Death in Vienna by Daniel Silva. Just subscribe to the AuthorsOnTheWeb.com newsletter to become eligible.
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Read our Author of the Month feature here.
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| Now in Stores: Paranoia by Joseph Finder --- Win a Signed Copy and a T-Shirt |
Now available in bookstores, Joseph Finder's latest thriller Paranoia is getting raves. It's the story of Adam who did a deed, took a deal instead of a fall and ends up wondering who is really out to get him now. Readers can find out more about the book by visiting JosephFinder.com and ParanoiaNovel.com. The sites have book details, excerpts, tour information, and details on how readers can win a free limited edition Paranoia T-shirt. Other fun features include a Paranoid quiz and a Paranoia game.
Want be eligible to win a signed copy of PARANOIA and a PARANOIA T-shirt? Then sign up for Finder's newsletter by February 29th! Take note: There will be a new contest each month.
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Sign up for Joseph Finder's newsletter here to be entered to win.
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| Marcia Muller's New Website: MarciaMuller.com |
Marcia Muller, one of the most respected mystery writers of our time, has a new website. Check out MarciaMuller.com for news about Muller's latest novel, Cyanide Wells and the latest info about The Dangerous Hour that will be in stores in July, as well as information on previous books, a FAQ, and a guestbook. A photo gallery is coming soon! Readers also can sign up for Muller's newsletter.
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Visit Marcia Muller's website here.
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| The Blessing Stone by Barbara Wood - A Reading Guide and Special Opportunity to e-Mail the Author! |
| THE BLESSING STONE is a sweeping epic that chronicles the history of humanity as it traces the path of a mysterious blue stone. The history of the world unfolds as the stone is passed from generation to generation, and across 5 continents from the Jordan River Valley to ancient Israel, from Imperial Rome to Medieval England, from fifteenth-century Germany to the eighteenth-century Caribbean and finally to the pioneers of the American West. Wood's 19th novel is comprised of eight individual books linked by a common thread.
To celebrate the trade paperback release of THE BLESSING STONE, we share a special offer --- from January 22nd through April 9th book clubs and readers are invited to write Barbara Wood, the author of THE BLESSING STONE to ask her questions about the writing and research of the book.
ReadingGroupGuides.com --- another website from TheBookReportNetwork.com --- interviewed Barbara and we encourage you to review her replies to our questions before you pose your own questions to ensure that you are not duplicating a previously asked question. Email her at barbara@barbarawood.com. We will share the most poignant questions and Barbara's replies at a later date.
Details about the opportunity to e-mail Barbara Wood can be found at
http://www.readinggroupguides.com/blessing_stone/questions.asp
Our interview with Barbara Wood can be read at:
http://www.readinggroupguides.com/blessing_stone/interview.asp
Click on the link below to check out ReadingGroupGuides.com's feature on THE BLESSING STONE and make sure to visit TheBlessingStone.com.
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Click here to read our feature about THE BLESSING STONE.
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| Bookreporter.com Talks To Joyce Maynard, author of The Usual Rules |
Jesse Kornbluth and Carol Fitzgerald, co-Founders of Bookreporter.com interviewed Joyce Maynard, author of The Usual Rules. Read on to learn why Maynard used 9/11 as the backdrop for her story, as well as why writing this book had such a personal impact on her. See why The Usual Rules is a great discussion book for book clubs (and the books that Maynard suggests pairing it with), as well as how Wendy, the teen protagonist has had an impact on younger readers.
The Usual Rules is a coming-of-age story, a story about discovering family and a story about healing. Thirteen-year-old Wendy must cope with the loss of her mother, who died in the World Trade Center on that fateful day in September 2001. She moves to California to live with her father, who has been absent for years. Torn between her old life in Brooklyn and a new one three thousand miles away, Wendy is faced with a world where the usual rules no longer apply --- and life must go on without them. Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.
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Read the interview with Joyce Maynard and the review of The Usual Rules here.
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| Last Call by Laura Pedersen |
Available in bookstores, Laura Pedersen's Last Call features the character Hayden MacBride --- a terminally ill patient who he refuses to let his impending death slow him down. While living life to the fullest he meets Rosamond, a nun who is searching for answers while on sabbatical from her convent --- and the two become close friends. Visit LauraPedersenBooks.com for more about this title as well as the author's previous books. Don't miss Julie Sciandra's interview with Laura Pedersen, which can be found at:
http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/talk-pedersen-laura.asp#talk0401.
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To read more about Laura Pedersen, click here.
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| Meet James W. Huston at the Virginia Festival of the Book! |
James W. Huston, author of Secret Justice, will be appearing at the Virginia Festival of the Book on Saturday, March 27. Check out the "About the Author" section on JamesWHuston.com for additional information about his appearances. The site also has book excerpts, an interview, contact information, a FAQ, and more. Huston's latest novel, Secret Justice, tackles the issues surrounding the war on terrorism.
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Click here to visit James W. Huston's website.
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| Calling All Suspense, Thriller, and Mystery Fans: Special Bookreporter.com Features to Note |
| ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT: Suspense/Thriller Author Feature
This year we again will explore in depth the work of 12 suspense/thriller authors. While many of you know suspense/thriller authors like John Grisham, James Patterson and David Baldacci, the goal is to take readers behind the work of authors who are still not household names, but should be. We'll explore their new books --- and their past ones, known in the industry as the backlist. By the end of the year the goal is that you will have met 12 new authors, read 12 new books --- and had the opportunity to learn about dozens more. Our February featured author is Reed Arvin, author of The Last Goodbye (in stores February 17th), Clinton McKinzie is our March author with Crossing the Line (in stores April 27th) and our January featured author was Joseph Finder whose new book Paranoia is a New York Times bestseller.
MYSTERY MAYHEM: Authors Who Keep You Guessing Feature
Mystery lovers know --- there's nothing more fun than solving a mystery. To help you unravel the endless question of "what mystery authors should I read next?" we bring you our Mystery Mayhem feature. It's a chance to get to know a group of authors who sleuth, track clues, and captivate readers by bringing fictitious characters to justice. We are pleased to introduce Laurie R. King, author of The Game, as our first featured author. The Game will be in stores March 2.
ONE TO WATCH: Debut Suspense/Thriller Author Feature
While reading favorite authors is wonderful, there's something special about discovering an author at the start of his or her career. With our One to Watch: Debut Suspense Thriller promotion, we share with you some new authors who we think are worth watching. All authors featured here will be debut writers in the suspense/thriller genre. We hope that you enjoy reading their work and join with us in later years in saying, "I remember when I read their first book." Just think, you could have one of their first editions as part of your collection. Our featured authors thus far include Jodi Compton, author of The 37th Hour and Jilliane Hoffman, author of Retribution.
Click on the graphics above to read more about each of these features --- and prepare to add authors and titles to your reading list!
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