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June 22, 2001
Dear Reader:
Everyone who loves books knows the pleasure of falling in love with reading, but can
you recall the moment that it happened? Some time ago I mentioned that my son Cory was
reading GO DOG GO. That was the moment he fell in love with reading. Now he has moved on
to chapter books, and he carries them with him everywhere --- the one he is reading along
with the ever-important backup book. I'm proud to say that he's just like his mom in this
regard. We would love to know if you remember the moment that you fell in love with
reading, which is the Question of the Week.
There was a huge response to last week's question: When reading a book in a series are you
compelled to read in order? (e.g., A IS FOR ALIBI before P IS FOR PERIL) Or, are you
comfortable reading out of order? Find out what other Bookreporter Readers Had to Say.
Next week we will be bringing you a special Series Books feature. For those of you looking
for new authors --- or if you just don't want to have to think about what to read all
summer long --- you can stock up on a series and be set with reading material for a long
time to come! This is a feature that we plan to keep around, and we'll be adding to from
time to time. Want a hint of what's on the list? Two of our choices are the Janet
Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and Jan Karon's Mitford Years series. Be sure to check
back next week for the rest of the list.
NEW THIS WEEK
AUTHOR PROFILES:
How about trying an author you have never read? Stumped on where to start? Read our
Bookreporter.com Interviews for some inspiration. Included are Lalita Tademy (author of CANE RIVER, this
month's Oprah Pick), Stephen Ambrose, Jeffery Deaver, Mary Higgins Clark, and many others.
Do your
shopping at Amazon.com
where you'll find books, videos and music for every taste. And if you have an outdoor chef
in the family, you can enter Amazon.com's
contest to win a Weber grill!
FEATURES
SEVEN-UP by Janet Evanovich
Stephanie's current bail jumper proves that criminals are ageless in another sidesplitting
mystery involving all our favorite characters. Reviewed by Roz Shea and excerpted.
BAD BET ON THE BAYOU: The Rise of Gambling in
Louisiana and the Fall of Governor Edwin Edwards by Tyler Bridges
An expose of the rampant corruption and the disastrous aftermath of a political house of
cards. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
FEARLESS JONES by Walter Mosley
A valuable German bond and the woman who holds it create a mountain of problems for a used
bookstore owner and his friend. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
LILI: A Novel of Tiananmen by Annie Wang
A journalist awakens a young woman's rebellious emotions that had been smothered by
China's totalitarian government. Reviewed by Judy Gigstad and excerpted.
TALES FROM EARTHSEA by Ursula K. LeGuin
Continuing the legendary series of wizards and the ethical dilemmas that their world
presents, LeGuin's stories remain fresh and passionate. Reviewed by Kathy Weissman and
excerpted.
STICKS AND SCONES by Diane Mott Davidson
Vandalism, murder, and personal assaults on Goldy and her husband disrupt her catering
services in an Elizabethan castle. Reviewed by Debbie Ann Weiner and excerpted.
SUMMER READING FEATURE
Summer Reading Tip #5:
Invited away for the weekend? Want to get invited back? Read our ideas on how to get
another coveted invitation.
And be sure to visit Beach Books and Beyond,
where you'll find more than 150 summer reading selections with categories ranging from
"Classics" to "Pop Culture."
If you're curious what the authors have on their summer reading lists, you can find out on
AuthorsOnTheWeb.com, where we'll be adding more Authors' Summer Reading
Lists as the weeks go along. Many of you are probably reading Jacquelyn Mitchard's A
THEORY OF RELATIVITY. Find out what Jacquelyn Mitchard has on HER summer reading list.
And for those of you thinking about starting a reading group, Summer Reading Groups at
ReadingGroupGuides.com has advice on getting started, some great selections to kick it
off, and some mouth-watering recipes to enhance the experience. If you already have a
group organized, we have 650 guides to choose from, so make a note to stop in and browse.
And, of course, on all three sites you'll find information on how to enter the Surf the Web for Summer Reading
Contest.
PERSPECTIVE
Summer Reading for the Golf Addict
Stuart Shiffman examines the proliferation of golf books ranging from historical to
fictional to the instructional.
REVIEWS
DEATH OF A RIVER GUIDE by Richard Flanagan
A man's final journey becomes a mystical experience as he discovers his ancestry, which is
a reflection of Tasmania's grim history. Reviewed by Jana Siciliano
COLD COMFORT by Don Bredes
Retiring to a small Vermont town, an ex-cop finds that investigating a murder leads to
questions his neighbors are reluctant to answer. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME by Maud Casey
Despondent over her lackluster existence, a thirty-something woman returns to her home
town hoping to find new direction in her life. Reviewed by Megan Kalan
EXTREME MANAGEMENT: What They Teach at Harvard
Business School's Advanced Management Program by Mark Stevens
An overview of industry leaders' formulas for success designed to inspire tomorrow's
wannabe movers and shakers. Reviewed by Doug McPherson
DEATH IN LACQUER RED by Jeanne M. Dams
When a Swedish maid discovers the body of a judge's wife, she has to unravel the mystery
before she becomes the chief suspect. Reviewed by Michelle Calabro Hubbard
STOLEN WORDS by Thomas Mallon
Revised to incorporate the technology of the Internet, Mallon's celebrated book takes aim
at all forms of plagiarism. Reviewed by Robert Finn
AUDIOBOOK:
CLOSE TO SHORE by Michael Capuzzo, read by Len Cariou
A riveting account of the great white shark attacks on the New Jersey shore in 1916.
Reviewed by Marge Fletcher.
Browse online at Levenger.com
for all your book-related accessory needs.
CONTESTS AND GIVEAWAYS
Enter the Surf the Web for Summer Reading Contest
with prizes totaling $1,000! Nine different websites about books and reading have joined
together to bring you the ultimate summer contest. Check out each of the websites to find
terrific titles that will keep you turning the pages through the lazy days ahead. And
while you're there, hunt for the special contest word on each site. Arrange the nine words
into a grammatically correct sentence and email your answer to Contests@bookreporter.com.
What could be easier!
Want to win SEVEN UP by Janet Evanovich? Submit to Word of Mouth
for your chance to win this and other prizes.
Every month one Bookreporter.com newsletter subscriber wins a $50 Amazon.com gift
certificate. To subscribe to the newsletter and automatically be entered to win, send an
e-mail to newsletter@bookreporter.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. If you already
receive this newsletter in your e-mailbox every week, why not forward it to a friend? (For
the official contest rules, click here.)
Have a terrific week!
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
Bookreporter.com * ReadingGroupGuides.com * AuthorsOnTheWeb.com * Teenreads.com * Kidsreads.com
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