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November 16, 2001
Dear Reader:
Bookreporter readers have been asking for ways to steer other readers to us on their personal websites. As promised, we have prepared some pages of graphics and links for The Book Report Network websites. They can be found here. Many thanks in advance to any of you who will include a link to us on your websites. Be sure to mention our Library Resource Center to your school or community librarians so they can make use of our sites as well.
Three bookish moments of the week....
Sarah Brennan, Jennifer Abbots and I attended the National Book Awards on Wednesday night. It's the night the book industry dresses up and celebrates itself, and literature. Read what happened --- and who won --- in Sarah's editorial entitled a Gala Evening For Book Awards.
Got some nice news from Steve Orkin, who used to be a host in our chat room on AOL. He was one of the winners in Stephen King's On Writing contest. There were over 1000 submissions and only 5 winners, so as you might imagine, we are pretty proud to say we knew him when! If you care to give the story a read, the address is:
http://www.stephenking.com/OnWriting.html
As I send off this note my family is heading out to see the Harry Potter movie. Thanks to Moviefone.com, I was able to be the "hero" to my kids and get tickets to the 4:00 show on opening day. Whoa! I call moments like this making a memory. Would love to hear what you think about the movie. Drop me a note at Carol@bookreporter.com.
Onto this week's lineup...
This Week's Question
As we get ready to feast for the holiday next week, here's the question of the week...What is your favorite cookbook? Respond to the question of the week by sending mail to: Question@bookreporter.com.
Bookreporter Readers Say....
What is the most highly recommended book you have ever been told to read, and did you find it as good as it was supposed to be? See how readers responded here.
Word of Mouth
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New This Week
Features
ASH by Holly Thompson (Fiction)
Reviewed by Jana Siciliano and excerpted.
THE EVIDENCE AGAINST HER by Robb Forman Dew (Fiction)
Reviewed by Jana Siciliano and excerpted.
EDITH AND WOODROW: The Wilson White House by Phyllis Lee Levin (Biography)
Reviewed by Bob Ruggiero and excerpted.
TRAVEL TALES
Jana Siciliano takes a look at four compelling adventure stories featuring the unique regions of New Guinea, Trieste, Afghanistan and the dark interiors of Africa.
Perspectives
Despite the more somber tone to this year's event, Sarah Brennan reports on the GALA EVENING IN BOOK AWARDS, celebrating the literary achievments of Arthur Miller, Andrew Solomon, Jonathan Franzen and more.
Cookbooks
LET 'EM EAT CAKE...COOKIES...PASTRIES...
Whether you're a novice or an expert, Anita Bunn has discovered some foolproof recipes and helpful baking tips in this mouth-watering collection of cookbooks.
Audiobooks
Some spine-tingling thrillers, an amusing piece of Sci-fi and a foray in the culinary arts are all part of Jonathan Lowe's audiobook roundup.
One You Don't Want to Miss
EVA MOVES THE FURNITURE by Margot Livesey is an engaging novel centered around Eva McEwen, a young Scottish woman. Her mother having died in childbirth, Eva is raised by her father and Aunt Lily. She does, though, have other "companions" --- a ghostly pair who drift in and out of her life. When Eva finally decides to make her secret known, heartbreak ensues. Yet another deftly crafted novel by the very talented Livesey.
Amazon.com
Amazon.com: buying info: Harry Potter Boxed Set (Books 1-4)
Amazon.com: buying info: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone [SOUNDTRACK]
Something to buy for you --- and then buy a few to give as holiday gifts!
Reviews
IN THE KINGDOM OF GORILLAS: Fragile Species in a Dangerous Land by Bill Weber and Amy Vedder (Nonfiction)
Reviewed by Jonathan Shipley
SHANGHAI BABY by Wei Hui (Fiction)
Reviewed by Sarah Egelman
ROCKETS' RED GLARE: Missile Defenses and the Future of World Politics by James J. Wirtz and Jeffrey A. Larsen (Nonfiction)
Reviewed by Chuck Tyler
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 AN UNEXPECTED LIGHT 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 week.....
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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