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October 19, 2001
Dear Reader:
The other night I was watching a special on MSNBC about the mission in Somalia called Black Hawk Down. I
--- and probably a lot of other Americans --- feel like I am playing "catch up"
in the history/world affairs department. I have an entire new lexicon and I find myself
gravitating towards nonfiction titles more than I have in the past. I have not given up on
fiction, but I am looking at historical books in an entirely new light.
I wondered if you are doing the same thing, which inspires our question of the week ---
With everything going on, do you find that you are reading a new or different kind of
book?
October as you may know, is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We decided to acknowledge this
with two features --- the first is a roundup of
books on the subject. The second is an Author
Roundtable on AuthorsOnTheWeb.com with four authors who wrote books on their
experiences. Their comments are very inspiring. One note here. While many of you may skip
these books because you do not have breast cancer, I urge you to consider reading them for
ideas on how to be a better friend to someone who is undergoing treatment, or just to arm
yourself with some straight facts.
Halloween is creeping up shortly. Any of us with children know that this holiday is a
major event, and it seems to be growing every year. We kick off our celebration with a Horror
Author Roundtable on AuthorsOnTheWeb.com. Read their fascinating and sometime
hilarious comments on their influences and their favorite tales.
Rounding out the week, a tribute
to Lucille Ball --- otherwise known as Lu-u-u-u-u-u-c-e-e-e-e! --- and a look at Anita
Diamant's new novel, GOOD
HARBOR. Many of you will know her previous work, THE RED TENT.
On to the week's lineup...
This Week's Question
With everything going on, do you find that you are reading a new or different kind of
book? Respond to question of the week by sending mail to: Question@bookreporter.com.
Last Week's Question
Winnie the Pooh celebrated its 75th Anniversary on October 14th. We asked what your
favorite classic children's book is. Here are your
responses, a nice trip down memory lane.
Word of Mouth
Wondering what fellow Bookreporter.com readers are reading? Look no further than Word of Mouth. Then tell us what
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New This Week
Bookreporter Talks To:
Joan Silber, author of LUCKY US, gives Bookreporter.com's Chuck Leddy a deeper understanding of her characters' development and their unique voices within the storyline.
Breast Cancer Awareness Author Roundtable
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join Laney Katz Becker, Barbara Delinsky, Jennie Nash and Dr. Jane Plant as they talk about why they chose to open up about this important subject.
Horror Author Roundtable
To celebrate the spirit of the Halloween season like a grownup, delve into the minds of acclaimed horror authors Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, Doug Clegg, Tananarive Due, Christopher Schildt, David Searcy, Darren Shan, R.L. Stine and Whitley Strieber.
Every Good and Perfect Gift, a novel by Brenda Jernigan
"...a warm story about matters of the spirit and heart."
— Christian Science Monitor
"Brenda Jernigan has perfect pitch and a wildly original mind."
— Lee Smith
For more information go to: http://www.brendajernigan.com/
Features
THE OTHER WIND by Ursula K. Le Guin (Fantasy)
Reviewed by Jana Siciliano and excerpted.
JACK : Straight from the Gut by Jack Welch with John A Byrne (Memoir)
Reviewed by Rob Cline and excerpted.
GOOD HARBOR by Anita Diamant (Fiction)
Reviewed by Roz Shea and excerpted.
FUNERAL IN BLUE by Anne Perry (Mystery)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
Breast Cancer Awareness Roundup
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Bookreporter.com has found some poignant stories to share with readers that we hope will comfort and inspire.
LUCKY US by Joan Silber (Fiction)
Reviewed by Chuck Leddy and excerpted.
Perspective
WE LOVE LUCY!
The world has been loving the comic talents of Lucille Ball for 50 years and Bookreporter.com wants to take this opportunity to celebrate that anniversary with some terrific books about a very special American icon.
BOOK MAGAZINE
Richard Leakey's memoir, WILDLIFE WARS, on his battle to preserve Kenya's beasts; and a revealing look at the new poet laureate, Billy Collins, are included in this month's BOOK magazine.
See BookMagazine.com for more.
Reviews
SHOOTING DR. JACK by Norman Green (Mystery)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
THE BRIDE'S KIMONO by Sujata Massey (Mystery)
Reviewed by Roz Shea
THE MUSIC OF THE SPHERES by Elizabeth Redfern (Historical thriller)
Reviewed by Jana Siciliano
THE BROKEN PLACES by Susan Perabo (Fiction)
Reviewed by Jana Siciliano
ROLLING NOWHERE: Riding the Rails with America's Hoboes by Ted Conover (Travel/Adventure)
Reviewed by Chuck Leddy
EXPLORING CLASSICAL MUSIC: A Pleasant Journey for Novice and Expert by Robert Finn (Nonfiction)
Reviewed by Rob Cline
Re-View:
BLACK HAWK DOWN is journalist Mark Bowden's gritty and detailed narrative of the 1993 operation in Mogadishu, Somalia. A must read for anyone is interested in US foreign policy, take another look at the book and our interview with the author.
Amazon.com
On the home page of Bookreporter.com
see the new Amazon Recommends area.
These books and special offers
are based on what our readers are reading.
Be sure to check them out!
Contests and Giveaways
This week we're giving away a copy of JACK: Straight from the Gut by Jack Welch with John A. Byrne 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.
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Have a great weekend....
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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