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July 26, 2002
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Dear Reader:
Flying home from the Romance Writers of America convention last weekend I was seated next to a charming little boy from London. During the flight I was reading the first A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS by Lemony Snicket title (yes, I confess I am a tad behind the curve on reading this series). He sweetly (the accent was so charming) kept piping up about the differences between the U.S. and U.K. editions. He just was mesmerized by this. By the way, he pronounced the books to be "brilliant." Too cute.
This brings me to another thought that my friend Cathy Dezelon shared a few weeks ago. She asked if I had listened to the Harry Potter books. She said it gave her an entirely different perspective on the work. If you have a favorite author, you might think about listening to her/his books as well. Might give you a totally different perspective. My children are both love audiobooks and often listen to the books that they have read. Consider this my reading tip for the week.
While traveling I also read a book by an author who is new to me --- Suzanne Chazin. Her protagonist Georgia Skeehan is a female fire warden. She is an author to keep an eye on. I read FLASH OVER, which is the second in this series. We will have a review of this in August.
Where did summer go? I cannot believe that August is next week. Our Poll this week take a look at some August titles. Can't wait to see what you are looking forward to reading!
I just got word that next week I am taping a couple of segments for the local early morning CBS news program, which airs in the NY area from 5-7AM. No firm air dates yet, but will be sure to share these as I have them.
Huge lineup of reviews and features this week, so please read on.....
* * * * Publisher's Pick * * * *
If you love books, you'll feel right at home in Pages.
Pages, the magazine for people who love books,
is celebrating the joys of summer with our special
Summer Reading issue. Check out sample contents at
www.ireadpages.com where you can also subscribe
or request a free sample issue.
This Week's Question
What was the BEST book you have read so far this summer? Respond to the question of the week by sending mail to: Question@bookreporter.com.
Bookreporter Readers Say...
Tell us about your favorite vacation book-buying experience, or a favorite book you bought while on vacation. See how readers responded
Poll:
Which of the following August releases are you most looking forward to reading?
The Apprentice -- Tess Gerritsen
The Art of Deception -- Ridley Pearson
Charleston: A Novel -- John Jakes
Enough Rope: Collected Stories -- Lawrence Block
The Grave Maurice -- Martha Grimes
Her Father's House -- Belva Plain
The Last Detective -- Robert Crais
Red Rabbit -- Tom Clancy
Stone Kiss -- Faye Kellerman
Unfit to Practice -- Perri O'Shaughnessy
None of the above
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 THE LEGACY by D.W. Buffa. Need more details on how to participate in Word of Mouth? Click here. Send your replies to WordOfMouth@bookreporter.com.
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New This Week
Bookreporter.com Talks To:
Author Barbara Delinsky reveals the meaning behind her title, AN ACCIDENTAL WOMAN, and the difficulty of resurrecting characters in this interview with Bookreporter.com's Roberta O'Hara
D.W. Buffa, lawyer, teacher and author of THE LEGACY, shares his view on the essence of justice and what he feels are the basis of his characters in this interview with Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub.
Louisa Ermelino, author of THE SISTERS MALLONE, talks about the solidarity of Italian women and how the nuances of life in Little Italy have influenced her writing in an interview with Bookreporter.com's Andrea Hoag.
Author Talk:
Tony Hillerman, whose mysteries have enlightened so many on the Navajo culture, reveals the origins of his chief characters, Leaphorn and Chee, and his personal motivation for writing./P>
* * * * MORE WAYS TO WIN! * * * *
Author Summer Reading Lists Trivia Contests!
Answer 3 questions to qualify to win
3 FREE Books and a copy of Pages Magazine!
FEATURES:
NEW IN PAPERBACK
Grab some shade, put up your feet, and enjoy these newly released paperbacks.
FIRE UP THE GRILL!
Ron Kaplan serves up the best in barbecue cookbooks to add pizzazz to your summer grilling.
BAD BOY BRAWLY BROWN by Walter Mosley (Mystery)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
THE WAILING WIND by Tony Hillerman (Mystery)
Reviewed by Ann Bruns and excerpted.
AN ACCIDENTAL WOMAN by Barbara Delinsky (Fiction)
Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara and excerpted.
THE SISTERS MALLONE: Una Storia Di Famiglia by Louisa Ermelino (Fiction)
Reviewed by Andrea Hoag and excerpted.
* * * * 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!
REVIEWS:
THE EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK by Stephen Carter (Fiction)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
GIRL FROM THE SOUTH by Joanna Trollope (Fiction)
Reviewed by Jami Edwards
QUIETUS by Vivian Schilling (Suspense)
Reviewed by Kate Ayers
THE DEMON AND THE ANGEL by Edward Hirsch (Nonfiction)
Reviewed by Tony Parker
THE PHANTOM LIMBS OF THE ROLLOW SISTERS by Timothy Schaffert (Fiction)
Reviewed by Shannon Bloomstran
FIGHTING DIRTY: The Inside Story of Covert Operations From Ho Chi Minh to Osama Bin Laden by Peter Harclerode (History)
Reviewed by Timothy E. McMahon, M.S.
THE REAL McCOY by Darin Strauss (Historical Fiction)
Reviewed by Jonathan Shipley
A DOG YEAR: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me by Jon Katz (Memoir)
Reviewed by Heather Grimshaw
THE FLIGHT OF THE MAIDENS by Jane Gardam (Fiction)
Reviewed by Melissa Morgan
DON'T MISS for kids:
CORALINE by Neil Gaiman
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 THE LEGACY by D.W. Buffa 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.)
Author Reading List Contest
Answer three questions based on our Authors' Summer Reading Lists and you could be the winner of three free books! How much simpler can it be?
Have a great week...
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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