Susan Wilson
Susan Wilson is the author of six works of fiction, including SUMMER HARBOR, THE FORTUNE TELLER'S DAUGHTER, BEAUTY and the newly released ONE GOOD DOG. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Alexis Burling, Wilson discusses how the plot of her latest novel evolved from its earliest inception as a tale of redemption to its finished product as a "story about a dog" and elaborates on how her main character, Adam, grew over the course of the book. She also describes her family's real-life canine companions who helped shape her writing and reflects on how the novel's theme of second chances applied to her own life and career.

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Jodi Picoult
In her latest novel, HOUSE RULES, Jodi Picoult examines the faults of the justice system regarding its treatment of the mentally and socially handicapped through the plight of a single mother whose son --- a teenage boy with Asperger’s Syndrome --- is accused of murder. In this interview, Picoult discusses her personal inspiration behind this captivating storyline and explains why she always has been drawn to themes of ethics and morality in her work. She also reflects on how her writing style has grown over the course of her career and describes the premise of her next book, SING YOU HOME, which explores the clash between religion and one’s sexual orientation.

» Read the interview and the review.

Max Allan Collins and Matthew Clemens

About Max Allan Collins and Matthew Clemens Critical Praise About the Book: YOU CAN’T STOP ME Read an excerpt from YOU CAN’T STOP ME

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YOU CAN’T STOP ME by Max Allan Collins and Matthew Clemens (Thriller)
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Small-town sheriff J.C. Harrow made headlines when he apprehended a would-be presidential assassin --- only to come home that night and find his wife and son brutally murdered. This tragic twist of fate launched his career as the host of reality TV's smash-hit, "Crime Seen!” But while media star Harrow tracks down dangerous criminals coast-to-coast --- with the help of viewers' tips --- a killer with a twisted agenda is making his own bloody path to fame. » Read More

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Francine Rivers

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HER MOTHER’S HOPE by Francine Rivers (Historical Fiction)
On Sale March 16, 2010
The first in an epic two-book saga by beloved author Francine Rivers, this sweeping story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over several generations. » Read More

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Jerome Charyn

About Jerome Charyn Author Interview –– February 26, 2010 JeromeCharyn.com Author Bibliography Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of THE SECRET LIFE OF EMILY DICKINSON About the Book: THE SECRET LIFE OF EMILY DICKINSON Read an excerpt from THE SECRET LIFE OF EMILY DICKINSON

THE SECRET LIFE OF EMILY DICKINSON by Jerome Charyn (Fiction)
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What if the old maid of Amherst wasn’t an old maid at all? Her older brother, Austin, spoke of Emily as his “wild sister.” Jerome Charyn, continuing his exploration of American history through fiction, has written a startling novel about Emily Dickinson in her own voice, with all its characteristic modulations that he learned from her letters and poems. The poet dons a hundred veils, alternately playing wounded lover, penitent and female devil. » Read More

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BOOKS INTO MOVIES

March’s Books into Movies lineup proves yet again that 2010 will be a stellar year for literary-based adaptations, as eight highly-anticipated, star-studded films and miniseries will be hitting the big and small screens this month. A trip to your local theater (as well as to your favorite spot in front of the TV) certainly will not disappoint, as any moviegoer or channel surfer will have his or her pick among war dramas like Green Zone and the HBO miniseries “The Pacific”; tearjerkers like the Nicholas Sparks-inspired The Last Song; offbeat fantasies like Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland; heart-racing thrillers like the Swedish mystery The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Repo Men; and kid-friendly alternatives like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and How to Train Your Dragon.

And let’s not forget this month’s mixed bag of new DVD releases, which includes The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, Where the Wild Things Are, The Stoning of Soraya M., The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Men Who Stare at Goats and Fantastic Mr. Fox, as well as Oscar faves Precious and Up in the Air.

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ONE GOOD DOG by Susan Wilson (Fiction)
Adam is a ruthless self-made millionaire married to an icy socialite living a picture-perfect existence that includes a teen princess daughter. He is sentenced to community service following an outburst at the office and meets the adorable Chance, who teaches him about survival and what matters. Reviewed by Alexis Burling and excerpted.

- Click here to see the reading group guide for ONE GOOD DOG.

HOUSE RULES by Jodi Picoult (Fiction)
In HOUSE RULES, Jodi Picoult creates her most interesting character to date: Jacob Hunt, a highly-functioning 18-year-old afflicted with Asperger’s Syndrome. Jacob and his family are pushed to the limit when he is accused of murdering his social skills tutor. Reviewed by Ray Palen and excerpted.

SPLIT IMAGE: A Jesse Stone Novel, by Robert B. Parker (Mystery)
When a mob soldier is found murdered in the trunk of a car, Jesse Stone confronts both a potential mob war and his own personal demons in this ninth novel featuring the Paradise, Massachusetts police chief, courtesy of the late, great Robert B. Parker. Reviewed by Tom Callahan and excerpted.

HUSH by Kate White (Thriller)
In Kate White’s first stand-alone thriller, newly single Lake Warren has a night of wild and wanton sex with a hot doctor. But what should have been a good time turns deadly when Lake awakens to find the good doctor dead in his bed and the murderer hot on her heels. Reviewed by Amie Taylor and excerpted.

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LIFT by Kelly Corrigan (Self-Help/Inspiration)
Written as a letter to her children, Kelly Corrigan's LIFT is a tender, intimate and robust portrait of risk and love. Here, Corrigan weaves together three true and unforgettable stories of adults willing to experience emotional hazards in exchange for the gratifications of raising children. Reviewed by Barbara Bamberger Scott and excerpted.

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SECRETS OF EDEN by Chris Bohjalian (Fiction)
After the apparent murder-suicide of a local couple, four inhabitants of a small Vermont town struggle to make sense of the senseless tragedy, especially when it becomes clear that there’s more to the story than originally thought. Reviewed by Bronwyn Miller.

THE WILD ZONE by Joy Fielding (Thriller)
Two brothers and their friend are out one night at their favorite South Beach bar and decide to make a bet on who can be the first to seduce a mysterious-looking young woman drinking by herself. Little do they know that their harmless bet is about to take on a life of its own, a life full of deadly consequences for all concerned. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.

VENETIA KELLY’S TRAVELING SHOW by Frank Delaney (Fiction)
Epic storyteller Frank Delaney’s latest novel is a heartbreaking tale involving two Irish families: the MacCarthys (hardworking farmers) and the Kellys (a ruthless politician and his kin). They clash and they mesh during the upheaval of Ireland’s tough 1932 election with tragic results. Reviewed by Kate Ayers.

THE LAST SURGEON by Michael Palmer (Medical Thriller)
Both Dr. Nick Garrity and psych nurse Jillian Coates have reason to believe that there is more to the losses each has suffered than the authorities are willing to investigate. The mysterious disappearance of a Marine sergeant who saved Nick’s life and the apparent suicide of Jillian’s sister, Belle, bring them together and set them on a thrill ride that doesn’t stop until the mystery is solved. Reviewed by Maggie Harding.

THE INFINITIES by John Banville (Psychological Thriller)
Adam Godley, a renowned theoretical mathematician, is dying. His family gathers at his bedside, but they are not alone in their vigil. Around them hovers a family of mischievous immortals. As old Adam’s days on earth run down, these unearthly beings start to stir up trouble, to sometimes wildly unintended effect. Reviewed by L. Dean Murphy.

THE FOURTH ASSASSIN: An Omar Yussef Mystery, by Matt Beynon Rees (Mystery)
Arriving to visit his son in a heavily Palestinian area of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Omar Yussef discovers the beheaded body of one of the boy’s roommates. When his son is arrested as a suspect, Yussef must prove the boy’s innocence. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.

A STAIN ON THE SILENCE by Andrew Taylor (Psychological Thriller)
What if a childless man in his 40s discovers that he has a daughter, the result of an affair 25 years earlier? What if the daughter is pregnant? And what if she’s on the run for murder? Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub

GHOSTS & LIGHTNING by Trevor Byrne (Fiction)
Set in contemporary Dublin and the surrounding countryside, GHOSTS & LIGHTNING is a picaresque account of Denny Cullen's life after he is called back home to attend his mother's funeral. Denny --- a sweet-natured but disillusioned young man who feels powerless in the face of death, dope and the dole queue --- is the steadiest in a cast of unstable characters. Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.

Susan Wilson

About Susan Wilson Author Interview –– March 5, 2010 SusanWilsonWrites.com Author Bibliography Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of ONE GOOD DOG About the Book: ONE GOOD DOG Read an excerpt from ONE GOOD DOG

ONE GOOD DOG by Susan Wilson (Fiction)
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Adam, 46, is a ruthless self-made millionaire married to an icy socialite living a picture-perfect existence that includes a teen princess daughter. Then he loses his job for slapping his assistant, Sophie, full across the face after she gives him a message that reads: Your sister called. Forty years ago, Adam's sister, Veronica, ran away leaving Adam with their widowed dad, who subsequently placed Adam into foster care. For his violent act, Adam is sentenced to perform community service at a homeless men's shelter where the adorable Chance teaches Adam about survival and what matters. Chance tells his story in his own words, which makes his mistreatment and return to the fighting pit powerfully disturbing. » Read More

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With thousands of books published each year and much attention paid to the works of bestselling and well-known authors, it is inevitable that some titles worthy of praise and discussion may not get the attention we think they deserve. Thus throughout 2010, we will continue to spotlight books that immediately struck a chord with us and made us say “just read this.” As we did in 2009, we will alert our readers about these titles as soon as they’re released so you can discover them for yourselves and recommend them to your family and friends.

Here are our latest featured titles, with more to come in the weeks ahead:

THE POSTMISTRESS by Sarah Blake (February 9th): Sarah Blake's THE POSTMISTRESS is a wonderful and engaging story of three women set during 1941 as the war is raging in Europe and America is not yet involved in the conflict, though people are wondering when, not if, we will be. The prose drops readers into London where it’s raining bombs, and I could hear the rumbles and feel the way people’s lives were shattered as I turned the pages; Blake captures the collateral damage of war. One of the women is a war correspondent in London, the other two are in Massachusetts --- a postmistress and a doctor's wife. The way their lives collide and weave together made me want to read this book without interruption. It reels you in and surrounds you with details, all with careful, beautiful language. Frankie, the war reporter, was my favorite character probably because for me Blake’s writing is strongest when she tells this part of the story. Rich with detail and laced with emotion, THE POSTMISTRESS is one not to miss, and for those in book clubs, this is one to add to your list to read and discuss.

» Click here to read a review of THE POSTMISTRESS.
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» Click here to read our interview with Sarah Blake.

ONE AMAZING THING by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (February 2nd): ONE AMAZING THING by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni takes place in a passport office somewhere here in the United States when an earthquake hits and the nine people waiting for visas for travel to India are all trapped. Given the recent coverage of the earthquake in Haiti, the terror that grips this group will be palpable. They become united in the task of surviving and shake out the roles of leaders and followers. As they are awaiting rescue, each member of the group tells one story about their lives, something that they have not previously shared. As they talk, their survival story gets placed on the backburner as readers instead are drawn into the stories of what came before this moment. Each character speaks of deep truths, and through them we learn so much about them --- and often the story I had preconceived about them was shattered. Reading it reminded me of all the wonderful stories I have heard on airplanes through the years --- the kinds of things that are shared when you know you are with strangers whose lives will part from yours as you exit the plane and leave baggage claim. ONE AMAZING THING will have you thinking about the one story that you would tell. And the ending will give you much to discuss.

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Jesse Kornbluth Talks About J.D. Salinger’s FRANNY AND ZOOEY
J.D. Salinger, best known for his 1951 novel THE CATCHER IN THE RYE, died peacefully on January 27th of natural causes at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 91. HeadButler.com founder Jesse Kornbluth pays tribute to Salinger by reflecting on his third book, FRANNY AND ZOOEY. As he sees it, it's those stories --- not CATCHER --- that are Salinger's masterpieces.

» Click here to read Jesse Kornbluth’s tribute to J.D. Salinger.

Robert B. Parker
Robert B. Parker, the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 60 books, died suddenly on January 18th at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Parker was renowned for his Spenser novels, featuring the wise-cracking, street-smart Boston private-eye, which earned him a devoted following and much critical acclaim. In 2002, he was named Grand Master of the Edgar Awards by the Mystery Writers of America, an honor shared with earlier masters such as Alfred Hitchcock and Ellery Queen. Bookreporter.com's Tom Callahan pays tribute to Parker, who has long been acknowledged as the dean of American crime fiction.

» Click here to read Tom Callahan’s tribute to Robert B. Parker.

Jerome Charyn
Jerome Charyn is the author of nearly 40 titles, including three memoirs and the novels DARLIN’ BILL, BLUE EYES and CITIZEN SIDEL. His latest book, THE SECRET LIFE OF EMILY DICKINSON, uncovers the vast but little-known private life of the famously reclusive 19th-century American poet. In this interview with Bookreporter.com’s Melanie Smith, Charyn explains what initially appealed to him about this literary and historical figure, and describes how he seamlessly incorporated elements of fiction into her biography in this account. He also recalls his reaction to seeing her home during a visit to the Emily Dickinson Museum in Massachusetts, reflects on her mass appeal over 120 years after her death, and shares details about his upcoming novel that takes place in 1940s Germany.

» Read the interview and the review.

Beverly Barton
Beverly Barton's most recent romantic thriller, DEAD BY MIDNIGHT, features Lorie Hammonds and Sheriff Mike Birkett --- secondary characters from the previous novel DEAD BY MIDNIGHT --- who find themselves caught up in a serial murder plot against the cast of an adult film. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Donna Volkenannt, Barton credits her editor for the initial inspiration to create a protagonist with a sordid past and explains how much of her hometown influenced the book's fictional setting of Dunmore, Alabama. She also discusses the process of finding evocative titles for each of her books, singles out a few of her favorite characters from her backlist of over 60 titles, and shares details about various projects in the works --- including a new series and two follow-ups to DEAD BY MIDNIGHT.

» Read the interview and the review.

Gregg Olsen
Gregg Olsen's latest stand-alone thriller, VICTIM SIX, centers on a seemingly unpatterned string of murders that occur around Washington's Puget Sound. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub, Olsen provides a bit of insight into the minds of serial killers regarding the "proximity zones" and unwritten "rules" of their crimes, and describes some of the hands-on research he performed to accurately portray elements of the plot and setting. He also discusses some recent advancements made in the field of forensic science, reflects on the difficulties of working on several writing projects at once, and shares his thoughts on two of the most high-profile and influential true crime stories in recent years.

» Read the interview and the review.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a creative writing professor at the University of Houston and the author of several works of fiction and poetry, including THE PALACE OF ILLUSIONS, THE CONCH BEARER and LEAVING YUBA CITY. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Norah Piehl, Divakaruni explains how firsthand experiences during times of crisis inspired her latest novel, ONE AMAZING THING, and discusses the symbolic meaning behind the book's exotic setting for its various characters. She also names some of the classic and contemporary works that helped shape the novel's format, describes how emigrating from India to the U.S. jumpstarted her writing career, and shares how her work as a poet has influenced her prose.

» Read the interview and the review.

Sarah Blake
In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Jamie Layton, Sarah Blake discusses her personal motivations for writing her second novel, THE POSTMISTRESS, and the bigger questions that arose from it about the human capacity for both empathy and denial. She also reflects on the balance between her attachment for her characters and the distance required to tell a story, shares her thoughts on the evolution of journalism since the 1930s, and describes her current work-in-progress about an old-monied family that loses its fortune.

» Read the interview and the review.

Ken Wheaton
In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Melanie Smith, author Ken Wheaton traces the humorous and unlikely origins of his debut novel, THE FIRST ANNUAL GRAND PRAIRIE RABBIT FESTIVAL, and examines some of the motivations that drive his characters' actions and behavior in the book. He also provides some background information on Cajun culture in Louisiana and shares story ideas for future projects.

» Read the interview and the review.

Gregory Funaro
Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub recently spoke with Gregory Funaro, whose chilling debut thriller, THE SCULPTOR, centers on a serial murderer who fashions replicas of the artist Michelangelo's most famous works out of his victims. In this interview, Funaro discusses what initially inspired this rather bizarre plot point and elaborates on what his book's antagonist represents in relation to the world and culture in which we live today. He also explains how he manages to find time to write amidst his teaching and familial responsibilities, lists several literary influences, and shares details on his current project --- a prequel to THE SCULPTOR.

» Read the interview and the review.

Beth Hoffman
Beth Hoffman's debut work of fiction, SAVING CEECEE HONEYCUTT, is a coming-of-age tale about a recently orphaned 12-year-old girl who finds a new home with an eccentric elderly aunt in 1960s Savannah. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Jamie Layton, Hoffman traces the inspiration for the book's plot back to a childhood memory, as well as her fascination with mother/daughter relationships, and elaborates on some of the pivotal roles played by secondary characters in the novel. She also reveals what prompted her to turn to writing amidst a successful career in design, responds to comparisons made between her work and recent Southern Fiction bestsellers, and shares her whirlwind experiences as a first-time novelist.

» Read the interview and the review.

Erin Healy
Erin Healy --- the bestselling co-author of 2009’s KISS and the newly released thriller BURN --- recently spoke with Bookreporter.com's Marcia Ford about her latest venture with collaborator Ted Dekker. In this interview, Healy explains what made the writing process easier this second time around and discusses the research they performed, as well as the creative license they used, to center the novel on a little-known community in the New Mexican desert. She also delves into some of the spiritual aspects explored in the book and discusses her solo projects in the works, including NEVER LET YOU GO, due out in May.

» Read the interview and the review.

Barbara Delinsky
Barbara Delinsky, author of FAMILY TREE, THE SECRET BETWEEN US and WHILE MY SISTER SLEEPS, recently published NOT MY DAUGHTER, which explores teen pregnancy, as well as the bonds of friendship and family relationships. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Jennifer McCord, Delinsky discusses why she chose to tackle such a timely subject and explains why she consistently revisits the theme of mothers and daughters in her work. She also shares her thoughts on such topics as the definition of a "good mother" and the evolving perceptions of teen parents, describes her career change from psychologist to author, and reflects on her transition to writing women's fiction after penning several romances.

» Read the interview and the review.

Jeffery Deaver
Though most widely known for his bestselling series featuring quadriplegic detective Lincoln Rhyme, Jeffery Deaver's latest project, WATCHLIST --- a serial novel co-written with a number of other thriller writers, including Lee Child, Joseph Finder and Lisa Scottoline --- centers on Harold Middleton and his crew of Volunteers, as they track down war criminals and diffuse terrorist plots. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub, Deaver explains how he became involved in the project and recounts his experiences working with other heavyweights of the genre. He also gives insight into the writing process as his initial idea was enriched and carried forward by each contributor and ponders the possibility of another installment in the series.

» Read the interview and the review.

Mary Burton
Mary Burton is the author of over a dozen thrillers and historical romances, including I'M WATCHING YOU, WISE MOVES and HEART OF THE STORM. In this interview with Bookreporter.com’s Donna Volkenannt, Burton describes how her latest novel, DYING SCREAM, was partially inspired by research for a previous work, DEAD RINGER, and discusses how most of her characters are composites of real people, research and past experiences. She also explains why she left her career in marketing to become a full-time writer and how she handled the transition, and shares the best piece of advice she has ever received.

» Read the interview and the review.

Robert Crais
Though best known for his mysteries featuring private investigator Elvis Cole, Robert Crais's latest novel, THE FIRST RULE, is his second to center on the detective's ex-Marine/ex-L.A.P.D.-officer sidekick, Joe Pike. In this interview, Crais explains his emotional connection to his enigmatic protagonist and elaborates on the book's theme about one's need for family. He also discusses the research he performed on Eastern European gangs in preparation for this novel and reveals why he's hesitant to adapt his Cole/Pike stories for the big and small screens.

» Read the interview and the review.

Heidi W. Durrow
Heidi W. Durrow's debut work of fiction, THE GIRL WHO FELL FROM THE SKY, was inspired by a true story, one she had read about in a newspaper article years ago. In this interview, Durrow explains how she based her main character on her own life experiences --- despite having not endured what is chronicled in the narrative --- and discusses the novel's structure and its symbolism regarding the protagonist's complicated history, as well as her struggle to move forward. She also describes how she became interested in writing after switching careers several times, shares sound advice to aspiring writers, and names some authors who have acted as both personal and professional influences.

» Read the interview and the review.

Carla Buckley
Carla Buckley's debut, THE THINGS THAT KEEP US HERE, is an apocalyptic novel that centers on a family whose already fractured relationship is put to the test as they find themselves in the grips of an avian influenza pandemic. In this interview, Buckley explains what inspired her to write about such a timely topic and describes how her awareness of such highly infectious diseases has influenced her day-to-day life. She also discusses her writing process and shares details about her next book already in the works.

» Read the interview and the review.

Melanie Benjamin
Melanie Benjamin's first historical novel, ALICE I HAVE BEEN, centers on Alice Liddell --- best known as the "real" Alice in Wonderland from the works of Lewis Carroll. In this interview, Benjamin describes what initially drew her to this figure, despite having little previous knowledge of her and the stories she inspired, and explains how her lack of experience in writing historical fiction actually worked to her benefit. She also highlights some of the major events in Alice's life discussed in the novel and shares her thoughts on the impact that classic children's stories had on their infamous real-life muses.

» Read the interview and the review.

Sarah Blake

About Sarah Blake Author Interview –– February 12, 2010 SarahBlakeBooks.com Author Bibliography Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of THE POSTMISTRESS About the Book: THE POSTMISTRESS Read an excerpt from THE POSTMISTRESS Reader Comments about THE POSTMISTRESS

THE POSTMISTRESS by Sarah Blake (Fiction)
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It is 1940. Iris James is the postmistress and spinster of Franklin, Massachusetts, a small town on Cape Cod. She firmly believes that her job is to deliver and keep people’s secrets, to pass along the news of love and sorrow that letters carry. Yet one day Iris does the unthinkable: she slips a letter into her pocket. And then she does something even worse --- she reads the letter, then doesn’t deliver it. » Read More

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

About Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Author Interview –– February 12, 2010 Author Bibliography Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of ONE AMAZING THING About the Book: ONE AMAZING THING Read an excerpt from ONE AMAZING THING Reader Comments about ONE AMAZING THING

ONE AMAZING THING by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (Fiction)
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Late afternoon sun sneaks through the windows of a passport and visa office in an unnamed American city. Most customers and even most office workers have come and gone, but nine people remain. When an earthquake rips through the afternoon lull, trapping them together, their focus first jolts to their collective struggle to survive. There’s little food. The office begins to flood. As the psychological and emotional stress becomes nearly too much for them to bear, one of them suggests that each tell a personal tale, “one amazing thing” from their lives, which they have never told anyone before. » Read More

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Beth Hoffman

About Beth Hoffman Author Interview –– January 15, 2010 Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of SAVING CEECEE HONEYCUTT About the Book: SAVING CEECEE HONEYCUTT Read an excerpt from SAVING CEECEE HONEYCUTT Watch a video about SAVING CEECEE HONEYCUTT

SAVING CEECEE HONEYCUTT by Beth Hoffman (Fiction)
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Twelve-year-old CeeCee Honeycutt is in trouble. For years, she has been the caretaker of her psychotic mother, Camille --- the tiara-toting, lipstick-smeared laughingstock of an entire town --- a woman trapped in her long-ago moment of glory as the 1951 Vidalia Onion Queen. But when Camille is hit by a truck and killed, CeeCee is left to fend for herself. To the rescue comes her previously unknown great-aunt, Tootie Caldwell. » Read More

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Ken Wheaton

About Ken Wheaton Author Interview –– January 29, 2010 Publisher's Website Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of THE FIRST ANNUAL GRAND PRAIRIE RABBIT FESTIVAL About the Book: THE FIRST ANNUAL GRAND PRAIRIE RABBIT FESTIVAL Read an excerpt from THE FIRST ANNUAL GRAND PRAIRIE RABBIT FESTIVAL

THE FIRST ANNUAL GRAND PRAIRIE RABBIT FESTIVAL by Ken Wheaton (Fiction)
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Father Steve Sibille has come home to the bayou to take charge of St. Pete’s church. Among his challenges are teenybopper altar girls, insomnia-curing confessions, and alarmingly alluring congregant Vicky Carrier. Then there’s Miss Rita, an irrepressible centenarian with a taste for whiskey, cracklins, and sticking her nose in other people’s business. » Read More

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Gregory Funaro

About Gregory Funaro Author Interview –– January 29, 2010 GregoryFunaro.com Publisher's Website Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of THE SCULPTOR About the Book: THE SCULPTOR Read an excerpt from THE SCULPTOR Reader Comments about THE SCULPTOR

THE SCULPTOR by Gregory Funaro (Thriller)
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Dr. Catherine Hildebrant, professor of art history at Brown University, is trying to get her life back on track. Known in academic circles not only as one of the world’s foremost scholars on Michelangelo, she is also the author of a controversial book on his sculptures. Living alone, counting the days until her divorce is final, Cathy is awakened one morning by FBI agent Sam Markham. It seems someone has murdered missing Boston Rebels wide receiver Tommy Campbell, preserved his body, and painted and posed him in the figure of one of Michelangelo’s statues. » Read More

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Beverly Barton

About Beverly Barton Author Interview –– February 26, 2010 BeverlyBarton.com Author Bibliography Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of DEAD BY MIDNIGHT About the Book: DEAD BY MIDNIGHT Read an excerpt from DEAD BY MIDNIGHT

DEAD BY MIDNIGHT by Beverly Barton (Romantic Suspense)
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The last sounds Dean Wilson hears are a clock striking 12 and a killer’s taunting words, and his death is just the first. One by one, victims are stalked and shot at close range. Only the killer knows their sins, and who will be the next to die at midnight. » Read More

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Mary Burton

About Mary Burton Author Interview –– January 8, 2010 MaryBurton.com Publisher's Website Author Bibliography Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of DYING SCREAM About the Book: DYING SCREAM Read an excerpt from DYING SCREAM Reader Comments about DYING SCREAM

DYING SCREAM by Mary Burton (Romantic Suspense)
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Mary Burton takes readers down the horrific path of an affluent family’s dark past where well-hidden secrets unveil a series of grisly crimes, forcing a widow and a detective to explore a twisted, forbidden love that someone will kill for, again and again. » Read More

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Gregg Olsen

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VICTIM SIX by Gregg Olsen (Thriller)
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The bodies are found in towns and cities around Puget Sound. The young women who are the victims had nothing in common --- except the agony of their final moments --- and somebody carefully chose them to stalk, capture and torture…a depraved killer whose cunning is matched only by the depth of his bloodlust. The dying has only just begun, and the next victim will be the most shocking of all. » Read More

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Lisa Scottoline

About Lisa Scottoline Author Interview –– April 17, 2009 Scottoline.com Author Bibliography Fast Facts Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of LOOK AGAIN About the Book: LOOK AGAIN Read an excerpt from LOOK AGAIN Watch a video about LOOK AGAIN Reader Comments about LOOK AGAIN Lisa Scottoline shares her favorite thrillers

LOOK AGAIN by Lisa Scottoline (Thriller)
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When reporter Ellen Gleeson gets a “Have You Seen This Child?” flyer in the mail, she almost throws it away. But something about it makes her look again, and her heart stops --- the child in the photo is identical to her adopted son, Will. Everything inside her tells her to deny the similarity between the boys, because she knows her adoption was lawful. But she’s a journalist and won't be able to stop thinking about the photo until she figures out the truth. » Read More

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Ted Dekker and Erin Healy

About Ted Dekker About Erin Healy Author Interview –– January 15, 2010 TedDekker.com ErinHealy.com Author Bibliography Critical Praise Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of BURN About the Book: BURN Read an excerpt from BURN

BURN by Ted Dekker and Erin Healy (Suspense)
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The past Janeal thought had burned away is rising from the ashes.

Years ago, the Gypsy Kumpania where Janeal Mikkado lived was attacked by outsiders. With her best friend about to be consumed by a fire, Janeal had two options: try to save her friend --- at serious risk to her own life --- or disappear with the million dollars that she had just discovered...

But the past is quickly coming back to haunt her. Both the best friend and the boyfriend that she was sure were dead have reappeared in her life, as has someone who knows about the money. There's a debt to be paid for the money she found, but there's an even greater debt she must face--and if the chaff isn't burned from her own heart, it will consume her. » Read More

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Jeffery Deaver

About Jeffery Deaver About the Master Thriller Writers Author Interview –– January 8, 2010 Author Bibliography Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of WATCHLIST: A Serial Thriller About the Book: WATCHLIST: A Serial Thriller Read an excerpt from WATCHLIST: A Serial Thriller Reader Comments about WATCHLIST: A Serial Thriller

WATCHLIST: A Serial Thriller by Jeffery Deaver and Others (Thriller)
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From International Thriller Writers comes WATCHLIST: two powerful novellas featuring the same thrilling cast of characters in one major suspenseful package. THE CHOPIN MANUSCRIPT and THE COPPER BRACELET are collaborations of some of the world’s greatest thriller writers, including Lee Child, Joseph Finder, Lisa Scottoline, and Jeffery Deaver, who conceived the characters and set the plots in motion. The other authors each wrote a chapter and Deaver then completed what he started, bringing both novellas to their startling conclusions. » Read More

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Barbara Delinsky

About Barbara Delinsky Author Interview –– January 8, 2010 BarbaraDelinsky.com Facebook Page Twitter Author Bibliography Winners of the ARC Mailing Read a review of NOT MY DAUGHTER About the Book: NOT MY DAUGHTER Read an excerpt from NOT MY DAUGHTER Reader Comments about NOT MY DAUGHTER

NOT MY DAUGHTER by Barbara Delinsky (Fiction)
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Barbara Delinsky explores the bonds between mothers and daughters in this topical, explosive novel as a high school principal struggles with the news that her daughter and friends are pregnant. » Read More

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