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July 3, 2002
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Dear Reader:
Happy 4th of July!
Writing this newsletter is the last thing I am doing before I hit my lawn chair with a book. Last weekend I read THE LOVELY BONES by Alice Sebold. It just swept me away. Sebold's use of imagery and metaphor coupled with a powerful storyline had me thinking about this book all week. I encourage you to pick up a copy.
I always am recommending books to friends. Last year I asked my friend Jimmy to recommend one back to me. I was looking for something a tad different from my usual read. He mentioned the Left Behind series. I had never heard of it, but when he mentioned some of the titles --- THE INDWELLING and THE MARK --- I knew they had been on all the bestseller lists. As I am always interested in what interests readers I picked up the first one --- and then rapidly read through the next eight in the series.
This week 2,750,000 copies of the 10th book --- THE REMNANT ---hit the bookstores, and last week the series played prominently in the cover story in Time Magazine about the Apocalypse. This week Jimmy and I interviewed Jerry B. Jenkins, the co-author of the series about its success, the controversy that often surrounds it, and why he feels that people are finding this Christian fiction so appealing right now. This interview will serve as a great introduction to any of you who have been wondering what these books are all about.
We love to read stories about authors mentoring new talent. Here is one that came across our desks recently. Rolex, the Swiss watchmaker, recently inaugurated a new philanthropic program: the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. This unique program gives five gifted young artists the opportunity to collaborate with contemporary masters. The disciplines covered are dance, literature, music, theater arts and visual arts. The mentors involved in this initiative are chosen for their artistic genius and their ability to nurture young talent. For the first cycle, the literary mentor is Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. Her protégée is young Australian writer Julia Leigh, whose first novel has won accolades on three continents. Mentors will spend at least 30 days with their protégés during the 12-month program. Click here to read more about this program.
We are changing the prize we give away each month to one lucky newsletter subscriber. The new prize --- 5 free hardcover books! This month's selection includes Courting Trouble by Lisa Scottoline, The Dive from Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer, The Legacy by DW Buffa, The Lobster Chronicles by Linda Greenlaw and The Remnant by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. So long as you are on our newsletter mailing list, you are signed up to win.
Some of the lineup below may look a bit familiar. With the holiday, we are doing a lighter than usual update, so we are including some of last week's titles with the thought that you may not have gotten through them all. We'll be back with a full lineup on July 12th.
* * * *Publisher's Pick* * * *
Celebrate this 4th of July with GOD BLESS AMERICA,
the first illustrated picture book of Irving Berlin's
classic song. Heart-warming art by Lynn Munsinger
and a CD recording by Barbara Streisand make this
the perfect gift for young patriots across the nation.
See more details at Harperchildrens.com.
This Week's Question
What do you think would be the best book to take on a long plane trip?
Respond to the question of the week by sending mail to: Question@bookreporter.com.
Bookreporter Readers Say...
Which is your favorite book by a Debut Author? See how readers responded
Poll:
Do you find yourself "saving" books to read on vacation?
- All the time. I make a stack.
- Sometimes I put a few books aside.
- I try to, but I don't have much will power.
- Never! A trip is an excuse to buy more books.
Word of Mouth
Tell us what books YOU are reading and loving, or even those you don't, and you could win a copy of HARD EIGHT by Janet Evanovich. Need more details on how to participate in Word of Mouth? Click here. Send your replies to WordOfMouth@bookreporter.com.
* * * *Publisher's Pick* * * *
Lauded by Booklist as an accomplished debut novel,
Amulya Malladi's A BREATH OF FRESH AIR is
a poignant story about love, destiny and India.
Read an excerpt at www.AmulyaMalladi.com.
See more details and order the book here.
Highlights This Week
Bookreporter.com Talks To:
Jerry B. Jenkins, co-author of the Left Behind series tells Bookreporter.com about the origin of the series, the Book of Revelation, his thoughts on the current strife in the Middle East and what readers can look forward to next.
M. J. Rose, author of FLESH TONES, shares her thoughts on love, obsession and the art world in this interview with Roberta O'Hara. See M.J.'s Summer Reading List at AuthorsOnTheWeb.com.
Author Talk:
Alice Sebold, author of LOVELY BONES, reflects on discovering a wealth of strange and fascinating stories residing in her suburban roots.
FEATURES:
PATRIOTIC READING
Celebrating holidays like Fourth of July makes us think of red, white and blue --- and being patriotic. Here is a roundup of books that will give you more insight into our country's history and what it means to be an American.
FLESH TONES by M.J. Rose (Fiction)
Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara and excerpted.
LOVELY BONES by Alice Sebold (Fiction)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
AOTW's Author Summer Reading Lists
Over 100 authors told AuthorsOnTheWeb.com what titles are on their summer reading stack. Have a look!
HOT NEW READING GUIDES
Stephen Carter's The Emperor of Ocean Park
Awards
Bram Stoker Awards have been announced. See which authors took the honors.
* * * * "Thriller of the Month" contest! * * * *
Don't forget! Each month in 2002, TWBookmark.com
will be giving away 10 copies of a fantastic thriller.
This month's thriller is THE LEGACY by D.W. Buffa.
And at the end of the year, we'll choose 5 lucky winners
from all of the entrants to win a bag of all 12 thrillers.
Check here for details and enter each month!
http://www.twbookmark.com/funfeatures/
contests/fiction/thrillers.html
REVIEWS:
RESCUE FERRETS AT SEA and AIR FERRETS ALOFT by Richard Bach (Fiction)
Reviewed by Roz Shea.
DOG HANDLING by Clare Naylor (Fiction)
Reviewed by Heather Grimshaw
VERTICAL BURN by Earl Emerson (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
WATERWOMAN by Lenore Hart (Fiction)
Reviewed by Melissa Morgan
CURVE OF THE WORLD by Marcus Stevens (Fiction)
Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara
YEAR OF WONDERS by Geraldine Brooks (Historical Fiction)
Reviewed by Kathy Weissman
* * * * Author Websites * * * *
Want to know more about an author than what's on the book jacket?
Check out our growing list of author websites: Margaret George, Tony Hillerman, Ann Patchett, Guiding Light's Beth Chamberlin, and more --- brought to you by
AuthorsOnTheWeb.com!
Message Boards
For all of you who love to share your thoughts with others on Bookreporter Message Boards (they are only available for AOL members at this time), we have added a new feature for your enjoyment. We've added links in our Message Board area to the author websites featured at AuthorsOnTheWeb.com that have a place for you to post comments and questions. We hope you'll enjoy discovering these websites (if you haven't already) and exchanging thoughts with other fans.
Contests and Giveaways
For this contest we're giving away a copy of HARD EIGHT by Janet Evanovich to one lucky winner! Submit to Word of Mouth and your name will go in the hat for your chance to win one. By the way, if you would prefer your contribution remain anonymous, just let us know when you send in your submission.
Every month, one subscriber to the Bookreporter.com newsletter wins 5 free hardcover books! This month's selection includes Courting Trouble by Lisa Scottoline, The Dive from Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer, The Legacy by DW Buffa, The Lobster Chronicles by Linda Greenlaw and The Remnant by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. (See the complete contest rules.)
Summer Beach Reads Contest
Enter Bookreporter.com's Summer Beach Reads Contest by July 26th To Win 12 Hardcovers or 12 Paperbacks from Our Summer Reading List! Bookreporter.com celebrates summer with a contest where readers create a "Vacation House Library" and have a chance to win the books on the Bookreporter.com Summer Reading Lists. Bookreporter.com will give away beach bags to TEN randomly selected winners who answer the question: "What 10 titles would you stock a vacation home with that would be ideal reading for your guests?" Five of these randomly selected winners will receive a beach bag filled with 12 hardcovers and five more randomly selected winners will receive a beach bag filled with 12 paperbacks. The prizes are titles featured on Bookreporter.com's Summer Beach Reading Lists.
Have a great holiday...make it a firecracker 4th.
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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