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Dear Reader:
This week I read UP COUNTRY by Nelson DeMille; I was absorbed for every one of the 700-plus pages. I had never read DeMille before and though I am a very fast reader, but I found myself slowing down to savor this one. When I closed it I wished there was more. (The last line is terrific!) The story takes place in post-war Vietnam and finishing it I am inspired to visit there.
Our Reading Olympics Poll has been such fun to follow. Over 1,000 readers have voted so far for the authors who keeps them turning the pages. Last weekend I got a note from KBD66@aol.com berating me for not selecting DeMille as one of the 12 bestselling authors. Her comment --- "Good heavens, that French figure-skating judge didn't make up this list, did she?" It was very tough narrowing it down to twelve names. We'll definitely do this again!
This week Jesse Kornbluth, the co-Founder of Bookreporter.com returns to write for us with a piece celebrating John Steinbeck's centennial. Be sure to check it out.
Also, we have an author roundtable with 22(!) African-American authors, features on BACKPACK by Emily Barr and GONE by Martin Roper and a great list of new reviews.
One more note...since we know that MONEY is something on everyone's minds we remind you of a contest we are running: Write Your Own Money Story. Tell us in 150 words or less about your own experiences with money - your successes, your shortcomings, your most embarrassing horror stories! Let us know what money means to you, and how Dr. Klainer, the "money shrink" can help put your own relationship with money on a firmer footing. You could win a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Klainer. Go here for details!
This Week's Question
Have you ever read a book more than once? If so, which book have you reread the most and how many times?
Respond to the question of the week by
sending mail to: Question@bookreporter.com.
This Week's Poll:
Over 1,000 of you have voted. For the rest of you, here's what we want to know:
If there was a Reading Olympics, award gold, silver and bronze medals to the authors who keeps you turning the pages. (Choose one) Vote here.
Lawrence Block
Sandra Brown
Tom Clancy
Mary Higgins Clark
John Grisham
Stephen King
Dean Koontz
Elmore Leonard
Ed McBain
Robert B. Parker
James Patterson
Nora Roberts
Word of Mouth
Tell us what YOU are reading and you could win a copy of SAVANNAH BLUES by Mary Kay Andrews, a book that is FLYING off the shelves. Need more details on how to participate in Word of Mouth? Click here. Send your replies to WordOfMouth@bookreporter.com.
AuthorsOnTheWeb.com announces a new website for
George P. Pelecanos, author of HELL TO PAY.
GeorgePelecanos.com
New This Week
Author Talk:
Emily Barr: Emily Barr reminisces on the twists of fate that led to the writing of her debut novel, BACKPACK.
African-American Author Roundtable: Twenty-two African-American authors and illustrators --- Jabari Asim, Steven Barnes, Tonya Bolden, Michele Andrea Bowen, William Jelani Cobb, Michael Datcher, Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant, Phyllis Y. Harris, Mat Johnson, Kim McLarin, Marissa Monteilh, Monique Morris, Alexs D. Pate, Kayla Perrin, Myles and Sandra Pinkney, Francis Ray, Maryann Reid, Afi Scruggs, Natasha Tarpley, and Raymond A. Winbush --- discuss how race influences their work, readers who have touched them and the business of being published.
Bookreporter.com Talks To:
Martin Roper: Martin Roper, author of GONE, draws parallels between his character and the loss of cultural identity that many Irish are experiencing in this fascinating interview with Bookreporter.com's Chuck Leddy.
Features
GONE by Martin Roper (Fiction)
Reviewed by Chuck Leddy.
BACKPACK by Emily Barr (Fiction)
Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara and excerpted.
STEINBECK CENTENNIAL
In honor of the author who embodied America's social conscience Jesse Kornbluth muses John Steinbeck's work and his place in literary history.
CONTEST!!!
Drawing on real-life stories and years of experience, Dr. Pamela York Klainer, financial consultant and author of How Much Is Enough?, reveals how money is tied to the core values and behavior of successful people - and of those working hard to be successful. Tell us your money story for a chance to win a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Klainer. Click here to enter:
Power And Money Contest
REVIEWS:
RED DUST by Gillian Slovo (Historical Mystery)
Reviewed by Colleen Quinn
LEAVING KATYA by Paul Greenberg (Fiction)
Reviewed by Chuck Leddy
THE KEY TO MY NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE: Seeking Justice in Bosnia and Rwanda by Elizabeth Neuffer (Memoir)
Reviewed by Jen Robbins
A HUNDRED YEARS OF JAPANESE FILMS by Donald Richie (Nonfiction)
Reviewed by Becky Ohlsen
FARM FATALE: A Comedy of Country Manors by Wendy Holden (Fiction)
Reviewed by Sarah Egelman
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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 SAVANNAH BLUES by Mary Kay Andrews 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...enjoy the closing ceremonies....
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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