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May 4, 2001
Dear Reader:
I am a news junkie and devour the news daily both online and offline. Last week I was
intrigued by the story of the emergency rescue of the doctor at the South Pole. The news
accounts had me craving more information about Antarctica and why a rescue there was so
hazardous. It sent me to my bookshelves to read by ICE BOUND by
Dr. Jerri Nielsen, the doctor who had been rescued at the same location in 1999. If you
have not read this book, I highly recommend it.
The connection between current events and books we love got us thinking. What we decided:
When a news story prompts us to think of a related book, we will share it with you in a
new feature --- Newsworthy. This week, TBRN Co-Founder Jesse Kornbluth Tim
O'Brien's IN THE LAKE OF THE WOODS and relates it to Bob Kerrey. Curious to know
the connection? Click here.
The launch of Newsworthy prompts our Question of the Week.
Has a news story ever prompted you to read a particular book?
To reply, click here.
Last Week's Question
What book or books do you think do a great job of conveying the local flavor of a
particular town or region? Summer travelers and armchair travelers alike, don't miss
Bookreporter.com readers'
responses.
* * * * Publisher's Pick * * * *
DRAGONS OF A LOST STAR
The eargerly
anticipated continuation of
the DragonLance saga
has arrived in bookstores!
NEW THIS WEEK
Features
BAD GIRL CREEK by Jo-Ann
Mapson
Four unique women form a partnership and a deep friendship in this journal-style story of
broken hearts, love and hope. Reviewed by Judy Gigstad and excerpted.
AUGUSTA, GONE: A True
Story by Martha Tod Dudman
A revealing account of a mother's anguish to save her daughter from self-destruction and
restore their broken relationship. Reviewed by Megan Kalan and excerpted.
THE BLUE NOWHERE by
Jeffery Deaver
Unparalleled suspense as Deaver plumbs the chilling possibilities of an unknown hacker
using technology to seek his victims. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
CHALKTOWN by Melinda
Haynes
A richly Southern story of a small community where their faith is strong but their hopes
seem unattainable. Reviewed by Josette Kurey and excerpted.
Los Angeles Times
Book Prize Winners
Bookreporter.com brings you the list of nine notables who were honored for their
outstanding literary achievement.
IN THE COMPANY OF ANGELS
by N. M. Kelby
A small child is rescued by nuns after her grandmother is killed during the Nazi
destruction of Belgium in World War II. Reviewed by Debbie Ann Weiner and excerpted.
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Perspective
DECONSTRUCTION
AND DEMYSTIFICATION: Writers on Their Craft
With an anthology of The New York Times serial feature "Writers on
Writing" soon to be published, Bookreporter.com's Sarah Brennan offers her take on
the impetus behind and consequences of authors writing about their art.
Reviews
ON RUE TATIN: Living and
Cooking In A French Town by Susan Herrmann Loomis
This memoir about living in a small European town is a delicious mixture of anecdotes and
recipes. Reviewed by Kelly Koepke.
FATHERLOSS: How Sons of
All Ages Come to Terms with the Deaths of Their Dads by Neil Chethik
Extensive research and interviews formed the basis for this sensitive work about how men
deal with grief. Reviewed by Mary Louise Rohner.
ITINERARY: An Intellectual
Journey by Octavio Paz
Two essays from this Nobel Prize winner that encompass the literary, philosophical and
political history of mankind. Reviewed by Joel E. D. Wells.
ORDINARY HORROR by David
Searcy
A tale of isolation featuring an elderly widower who becomes terrorized by commonplace
events. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
(PB) NEBULA AWARDS
SHOWCASE 2001: The Year's Best SF and Fantasy edited by Robert Silverberg
An annual publication containing the outstanding SF and Fantasy novellas, novelettes, and
stories by award winners and honorees, chosen by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
of America. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
(PB) THE GROVE PRESS
READER edited by S. E. Gontarski
An anthology of the challenging and controversial writers whose work was published thanks
to this courageous publisher. Reviewed by Laura G. Carter.
(PB) GREAT EXPLORATION HOAXES
by David Roberts
Delving into the psychological motivations, the author examines some of the near
achievements of the world's legendary explorers. Reviewed by Dave Taylor.
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Have a great week. Be sure to pick up some books for the mom in your life for Mother's Day!
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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