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Sometimes you cannot believe what you see, you have to believe what you feel. And if you are ever going to have other people trust you, you must feel that you can trust them, too ––– even when you're in the dark. Even when you're falling.
— Morrie Schwartz, TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE by Mitch Albom
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Victoria Lustbader
STONE CREEK by Victoria Lustbader (Women’s Fiction)
On Sale May 27, 2008
In the small town of Stone Creek, a random encounter offers two lonely people a chance at happiness. » Read More
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Jeff Shaara
THE STEEL WAVE: A Novel of World War II by Jeff Shaara (Historical Fiction)
On Sale May 13, 2008
General Dwight Eisenhower once again commands a diverse army that must find its single purpose in the destruction of Hitler’s European fortress. His primary subordinates, Omar Bradley and Bernard Montgomery, must prove that this unique blend of Allied armies can successfully confront the might of Adolf Hitler’s forces, who have already conquered Western Europe. » Read More
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NEW IN PAPERBACK
April’s roundup of New in Paperback fiction titles includes FOR ONE MORE DAY, a beautiful, haunting novel from bestselling author Mitch Albom that explores an intriguing question: What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one?; THE GOOD GUY, Dean Koontz’s breathtaking tale of an ordinary man at the center of a mystery of extraordinary proportions; SIMPLE GENIUS, David Baldacci’s follow-up to 2004’s HOUR GAME that marks the return of former Secret Service agents turned private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell; CREATION IN DEATH, the 25th installment in J.D. Robb’s futuristic In Death series featuring Lieutenant Eve Dallas; LETHALLY BLOND by Kate White, a sizzling story that sends celebrity journalist and amateur sleuth Bailey Weggins behind the scenes of a hot new TV show; and LOVING FRANK, Nancy Horan's debut novel, which provides a fictionalized account of Frank Lloyd Wright's relationship with Mamah Borthwick Cheney, who commissions the renowned architect to design a new home for her.
Among our nonfiction highlights are I FEEL BAD ABOUT MY NECK, a charming collection of personal essays --- all about being a woman in today's youth-obsessed society --- from three-time Academy Award nominee Nora Ephron; ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE, in which Barbara Kingsolver relates the story of the year when her whole family ate only locally produced food; and three books that will appeal especially to Major League Baseball fans --- BIG PAPI: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits, OPENING DAY: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season, and PRIDE AND PINSTRIPES: The Yankees, Mets, and Surviving Life's Challenges.
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 MRS. PERFECT by Jane Porter (Fiction)
What would you do if the very role that defined you was taken away? Taylor Young, a periphery character in Jane Porter's previous novel, ODD MOM OUT, now takes center stage in MRS. PERFECT, where she faces that exact dilemma. Reviewed by Bronwyn Miller and excerpted.
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 KILLING ROMMEL by Steven Pressfield (Historical Fiction)
Steven Pressfield, best known for his novels GATES OF FIRE and THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE, returns to the territory of historical fiction with an in-depth look at Nazi General Erwin Rommel and his desert march through North Africa. A group of allies comprised of mostly British forces, along with some New Zealanders, form a secret unit called the Long Range Desert Group, whose members are tasked with the insurmountable chore of stopping and killing Rommel. Reviewed by Ray Palen and excerpted.
-Visit the book's official website, www.KillingRommel.com.
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 THE LAST LECTURE by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow (Memoir)
A number of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture," where they are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them. When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Reviewed by Eileen Zimmerman Nicol.
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 LAVINIA by Ursula K. Le Guin (Fiction)
You don't have to bone up on Latin classics to appreciate this evocative retelling of Virgil's epic THE AENEID. Bestselling author Ursula K. Le Guin summons up a Bronze Age world of ritual, mystery and war with all the rich inventiveness she has displayed in her prize-winning fantasy novels. Reviewed by Kathy Weissman.
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 BELONG TO ME by Marisa de los Santos (Fiction)
When readers first meet Cornelia Brown, one of three protagonists in Marisa de los Santos's second novel, BELONG TO ME, it seems that her tale will be one of trading an exciting life in the big city for a quiet one in the suburbs. But what unfolds is much more complex and interesting. Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.
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 THE EYE OF THE LEOPARD by Henning Mankell (Fiction)
THE EYE OF THE LEOPARD is a book of contrasts, beginning with the snow of Sweden to the killing heat of South Africa after the independence. Henning Mankell's coming-of-age tale is imbued with a sense of danger at every turn in a world where people never know what is awaiting them with their next step. Reviewed by Barbara Lipkien Gershenbaum.
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 ISLAND OF LOST GIRLS by Jennifer McMahon (Suspense)
Secrets and lies, both present and past, unravel after 23-year-old Rhonda Farr witnesses a child abduction --- by a giant rabbit --- in an unsettling thriller by the author of the bestseller PROMISE NOT TO TELL. Masterfully eerie, this story will keep you guessing until the final conclusion. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.
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 CHASING WINDMILLS by Catherine Ryan Hyde (Fiction)
In this bittersweet and moving tale by the author of PAY IT FORWARD, Sebastian and Maria are two strangers who live half-lives dominated by bullies. Both escape their smothering homes by riding the subway for hours at night, where they meet each other, setting inevitable life changes in motion. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.
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 LAMBRUSCO by Ellen Cooney (Fiction)
The extraordinary Resistance movement of the Italian people in the Second World War is brought to life in a captivating, deeply moving story of a mother's search for her son, by the author of the widely acclaimed A PRIVATE HOTEL FOR GENTLE LADIES. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
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 SOUTH OF SHILOH by Chuck Logan (Thriller)
A nameless sniper is targeting participants in popular Civil War battle reenactments, and Minnesota reenactor Paul Edin is killed at the mock Battle of Kirby Creek, near Corinth, Mississippi. His death is ruled an accident, but Paul's widow, Jenny, discovers that the bullet was meant for the man standing next to Paul, a cop named Kenny Beeman. To penetrate the Mississippi smokescreen, Jenny enlists the aid of her former lover, news photographer John Rane. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
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 THE FINDER by Colin Harrison (Thriller)
Colin Harrison spins the story of a young, beautiful, secretive Chinese woman named Jin-Li, who gets involved in a brilliant scheme to steal valuable information from corporations in New York City. When the plan is discovered by powerful New Yorkers who stand to lose enormous sums of money, Jin-Li goes on the run. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
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Jane Porter
MRS. PERFECT by Jane Porter (Fiction)
On Sale May 5, 2008
For Taylor Young, life is very good. She has a handsome husband who loves her, three gorgeous children, a personally designed and decorated dream house. Suburbanite trendsetter and super mom, she reigns supreme over her perfect world. And as long as no one notices the fragile woman beneath her coiffed and polished image, things will stay that way. » Read More
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 2008 Spring Baseball Roundup
VINDICATED, Jose Canseco’s follow-up to his 2005 memoir JUICED, is getting the majority of the baseball book buzz this year. And now there’s word that Kirk Radomski, a clubhouse attendant for the New York Mets, is aiming to jump on the steroids/performance-enhancing drugs bandwagon with a book of his own. That’s a shame, because rather than concentrate on the tawdry aspects of the game, there are plenty of other books this year that remind us of the fun and greatness that is still at the crux of the national pastime. » Read More
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The Debut Titles from TOON Books --- Comics to Get Young Children Reading!
New Yorker art editor Francoise Mouly and her husband, acclaimed cartoonist Art Spiegelman, recently launched TOON Books, a new line of comics designed for children ages four and up. Its inaugural titles, now available in stores, are BENNY AND PENNY IN JUST PRETEND, SILLY LILLY AND THE FOUR SEASONS and OTTO'S ORANGE DAY. In an interview with Contributing Editor John Hogan, Mouly describes how her son, a reluctant reader, inspired the idea for this line and explains the benefits of these comics over conventional picture books. She also discusses how the books will be incorporated into school reading programs, shares some of the feedback they've received from teachers and librarians, and muses on the constantly changing attitudes towards comics.
» Click here to read a review of the TOON Books debut titles.
» Click here to read our interview with Francoise Mouly about TOON Books.
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 Heather Graham
International bestselling author Heather Graham has written over 100 books in genres that range from romance and horror to mysteries and thrillers. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub, Graham discusses her latest novel THE DEATH DEALER --- a sequel to 2007's THE DEAD ROOM --- which was inspired by her fascination with the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe. She also shares some of the real-life incidences that she has incorporated into her books, mentions the authors and films that have influenced her writing and offers advice to aspiring writers.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Elizabeth Noble
Elizabeth Noble is the bestselling author of THE READING GROUP, THE FRIENDSHIP TEST, ALPHABET WEEKENDS and the newly released THINGS I WANT MY DAUGHTERS TO KNOW. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Kathy Weissman, Noble discusses what inspired her latest novel --- which she describes as a love letter to her children --- and explains which elements from her own life and how those close to her fueled the plot of her story. She also gives insight into how her characters are formed, shares her thoughts on ideas of feminism in today's society and reveals details about her next writing project.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Gregg Olsen
Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub recently spoke with Gregg Olsen, bestselling author of seven true crime books and two novels, including the newly released A COLD DARK PLACE. In this interview, Olsen describes the highly unusual real-life news story that inspired the plot of his latest work of fiction and explains how his family gave him insight into how to portray female characters realistically. He also compares and contrasts writing fiction and nonfiction, shares his thoughts on the influx in television police procedural dramas and reveals who most influenced him in his career.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Karen Robards
In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Shannon McKenna Schmidt, Karen Robards --- bestselling author of over 30 works of fiction --- discusses what sparked the idea for her latest romantic thriller, GUILTY, and sheds light on how her protagonist's checkered past affects present-day actions, creating the backbone of the story. She also explains why the novel revolves around the legal field, describes how her own children inspired one of the book's characters and reveals the biggest challenge of her writing process.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Linda Francis Lee
In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Cindy Crosby, Linda Francis Lee talks about what inspired the story behind her latest novel, THE EX-DEBUTANTE, and explains the main difference between traditional Southern debut balls and the modernized ones held today. She also shares which of her characters she enjoyed writing the most, muses on the differences between living in Texas and New York, and dishes on some of her own past debutante experiences.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Lisa Jackson
Bookreporter.com's Stephen Hubbard recently spoke to romantic suspense novelist Lisa Jackson, author of such bestselling novels as ABSOLUTE FEAR, SHIVER and FATAL BURN, about what inspired her most recent publication, LOST SOULS. In this interview, Jackson also shares her thoughts on the popular allure of vampires in books --- which figures predominantly in her latest work --- discusses her participation on a virtual cable network called Second Life and reveals details about future projects, including a collaboration with her sister, Nancy Bush.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Linda Fairstein
Linda Fairstein’s bestselling legal thriller series featuring Alexandra Cooper continues with its 10th installment, KILLER HEAT. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Carol Fitzgerald and Joe Hartlaub, Fairstein sheds light on how sex offenders choose their victims, based on her experiences heading the Sex Crimes Unit in Manhattan's District Attorney's Office, and explains why she chose to set the plot of her latest work of fiction in little-known New York locations. She also reveals her pet peeve about crime novels and films, and shares which books in her repertoire remain her personal favorites.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Mary Kay Andrews
Mary Kay Andrews, the author of such bestselling novels as SAVANNAH BREEZE and BLUE CHRISTMAS, spoke with Bookreporter.com's Carol Fitzgerald and Terry Miller Shannon about her latest release, DEEP DISH. In this interview, Mary Kay explains how she developed her love for cooking at an early age and recalls meeting television personality Paula Deen while researching the production process of TV cooking programs. She also reveals the stories behind a few recipes included in the book and shares some of her favorite comfort food dishes to prepare while writing.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Kip Gayden
Judge Kip Gayden's MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE is a work of historical fiction based on a shocking murder trial that took place in 1913 Tennessee. In this interview, Gayden explains how he came across the case and discusses what fascinated him enough to base a full-length novel around this seemingly forgotten historical event. He also shares what surprised him the most while researching the story, weighs in on the trial's outcome and talks about how the legal system has changed over the course of the last century.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Nic Sheff
Nic Sheff is a recovering drug addict and alcoholic who recently opened up about his experiences in the raw and confessional memoir TWEAK. In this interview, Sheff explains how he was able to garner the courage to write about his harrowing ordeals so honestly and reveals which part of the process was most challenging for him. He also discusses BEAUTIFUL BOY --- a parallel account written by his father, David Sheff --- what he hopes teens may take away from his story, and details about two upcoming projects.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner is the bestselling author of five novels and a collection of short stories, including IN HER SHOES, LITTLE EARTHQUAKES, GOODNIGHT NOBODY and THE GUY NOT TAKEN. Her latest work of fiction, CERTAIN GIRLS, is a sequel to her debut title and catches up with protagonist Cannie Shapiro 13 years after she appeared in 2001’s GOOD IN BED. In this interview, Weiner discusses the real-life experiences that inspired this story within a story and reflects on some of the social commentary peppering the narrative. She also shares a list of the books waiting to be read on her nightstand, humorously ruminates on the possibility of writing under a nom de plume, and reveals what she hopes readers will take away from her work.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Kate Mosse
In a similar vein to her previous novel, the international bestseller LABYRINTH, Kate Mosse's most recent release, SEPULCHRE, travels back and forth in time --- from 1891 to present-day France as a graduate student stumbles upon a deck of Tarot cards from the 19th century that eerily bear her resemblance. In this interview, Mosse discusses both the benefits and the challenges of writing about timeslips and explains why she chose to make her protagonist American, despite her own very English background. She also describes the origins of her long-held interest in Tarot, shares what she loves the most about the southwest region of France and muses on which historical periods she'll write about next.
» Read the interview and the review.
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 Frances Richey
Frances Richey is a corporate business woman turned poet, whose award-winning debut collection of poetry, THE BURNING POINT, garnered much critical acclaim. Her newly published second volume, THE WARRIOR, was inspired by the tumultuous emotions she experienced as her son --- a West Point grad and Green Beret --- was deployed to fight in Iraq. In this interview, Richey discusses how her writing has helped open the lines of communication between herself and Ben, despite their conflicting political beliefs, and talks about the emotional impact war has on those involved in combat. She also explains how her poetry functions as a personal survival mechanism and describes how her career changes have shaped her life for the better.
» Read the interview and the review.
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- 4/11/08: What book/author would you line up at midnight to get/meet?
- 3/28/08: What was the last book (name up to three) that you borrowed from the library?
- 3/14/08: What book (name up to three) that you recently read would you most like to talk about with a friend?
- 2/29/08: Tell us a bit about your favorite bookstore. Please include its name and city/state. If it's an online venue, let us know why you like shopping there.
- 2/15/08: Name up to three books that you just could not put down.
- 2/1/08: What would someone say about you as a reader if they saw the books that you read over the years?
- 1/18/08: What established and new authors are you most looking forward to reading?
- 1/4/08: If you have to pick FIVE books from your shelves that define you, what would they be?
- 12/14/07: What do you think were among the best books of 2007?
- 11/30/07: If you only gave books as presents this holiday season, name up to three titles you'd like to give.
- 11/16/07: What book will you be buying to give as a gift this holiday season?
- 11/02/07: What is the most you can remember spending on a shopping trip when you bought books?
- 10/19/07: What was the longest book that you ever read?
- 10/05/07: What was the last audiobook that you listened?
- 09/21/07: What are your three favorite television programs?
- 09/07/07: What was the last book you read on an airplane?
» Previous Questions
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Elizabeth Noble
THINGS I WANT MY DAUGHTERS TO KNOW by Elizabeth Noble (Women's Fiction)
On Sale Now
How do you cope in a world without your mother?
When Barbara realizes time is running out, she writes letters to her four daughters, aware that they'll be facing the trials and triumphs of life without her at their side. But how can she leave them when they still have so much growing up to do? » Read More
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Karen Robards
GUILTY by Karen Robards (Romantic Suspense)
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In the newest novel from New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards, a feisty female attorney's past comes back to haunt her.
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Heather Graham
THE DEATH DEALER by Heather Graham (Paranormal Romantic Suspense)
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Genevieve O'Brien knows all about nightmares. She survived for two months as the prisoner of a deranged killer. Now a new menace is stalking the streets of New York. » Read More
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Lisa Jackson
LOST SOULS by Lisa Jackson (Romantic Suspense)
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Kristi Bentz wants to write true crime. All she needs is that one case that will take her to the top. She finds it when she enrolls at All Saints College after learning that three troubled girls have disappeared in one term. When the bodies are found, all blood drained from their bodies, rumors abound that vampires are on the loose. Are they? Or is there a new serial killer in New Orleans --- one more cunning than any that Detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya have gone up against before? » Read More
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Joan Johnston
A STRANGER’S GAME by Joan Johnston (Romantic Suspense)
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From New York Times bestselling author Joan Johnston comes a new Bitter Creek novel that mixes Texas high society intrigue and Texas Ranger honor with a serial killer, wrongful imprisonment, and a woman who counts no cost too high to see a killer brought to justice.
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Linda Francis Lee
THE EX-DEBUTANTE by Linda Francis Lee (Fiction)
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When Carlisle Wainwright Cushing left her native Texas to start a new life in Boston, she had no regrets. The former Texas debutante, who never felt at home in her Southern skin, had found liberation --- or so she thought. Until the day she gets an urgent call from her mother, reporting that: one, the Symphony Association Debutante Ball, which Carlisle's family has sponsored for years, is about to be called off; two, her mother's divorce has the whole town talking; and three, the family's good name is at stake and Carlisle is the only one who can fix it all.
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Gregg Olsen
A COLD DARK PLACE by Gregg Olsen (Thriller)
On Sale Now
In a secluded farm house in the Pacific Northwest, a family has been slaughtered --- and a teenage son has disappeared. Single mother and cop, Emily Kenyon spearheads a dark hunt for a killer. But Emily’s teenage daughter Jenna is one step ahead of her… » Read More
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Jane Porter
Steven Pressfield
