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Dear Reader:
Happy Spring! I for one am more than ready for green and color!
As I write this I have one eye on the clock as I am going to the Virginia Festival of the Book for the weekend. If you are in the area, I hope to see you there.
Last week I forgot to acknowledge the incredible response to our request for readers to read and comment on Terrence Cheng's book, SONS OF HEAVEN and share their feedback. We selected 10 readers and will have their comments for you in a few weeks. Apologies that I could not respond to each of you individually.
As promised, this week we offer another advanced reading opportunity. We have THREE copies of RUSH HOME ROAD by Lori Lansens that we will give away to a random drawing of readers. As I am traveling, please respond to Wiley@bookreporter.com. We'll need comments in the next three weeks. Here is a brief description of the book:
Sharla Cody is only five, but has already lived a troubled life --- only to find herself dumped on an elderly neighbor's doorstep when her mother takes off for the summer. Although Sharla is not the angelic child Addy Shadd had pictured when she agreed to look after her, the two soon forge a deep bond. To Addy's surprise, Sharla's presence brings back memories of her own childhood in Rusholme, a town settled by fugitive slaves in the mid-1800s.
Continuing our reporting on what readers are reading all over the country....
We received a letter from Maria Konicki Dinoia telling us that West Palm Beach is encouraging residents to read FARENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury. This event kicked off at the Palm Beach County Literacy Luncheon in which actor Danny Glover was the keynote speaker.
This Week's Question
The setting of a story often makes a reader wish he or she could actually be there. What country would you love to visit and what book did you read that sparked your interest in it?
Respond to the question of the week by
sending mail to: Question@bookreporter.com.
Bookreporter Readers Say...
Do you have trouble finding the books that you want in stock when you are shopping in bookstores? Close to 80 of you responded, with some lively comments coming from both shoppers and bookstore workers. See how readers responded.
Poll:
Which of these books that have just come out or will be coming out soon are you looking forward to the most? Please check only one box OR fill in one of your own! Vote here.
– CITY OF BONES by Michael Connelly
– DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL by Mary Higgins Clark
– EVERYTHING'S EVENTUAL: 14 Dark Tales by Stephen King
– HARD EIGHT by Janet Evanovich
– LUCKY MAN by Michael J. Fox
– ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD by Ray Bradbury
– SAUCER by Stephen Coonts
– SEA GLASS by Anita Shreve
– SHELTERS OF STONE by Jean Auel
– THE STONE MONKEY by Jeffery Deaver
– THREE FATES by Nora Roberts
– THREE WEEKS IN PARIS by Barbara Taylor Bradford
– WIDOW'S WALK by Robert B. Parker
– None of the above ____________
Word of Mouth
Tell us what YOU are reading and you could win a copy of THE STONE MONKEY by Jeffery Deaver. Need more details on how to participate in Word of Mouth? Click here. Send your replies to WordOfMouth@bookreporter.com.
New This Week
Bookreporter.com Talks To:
On Monday, March 25th, the third part in our exclusive video interview with Jean M. Auel will air. Be sure to watch for the announcement on Bookreporter.com's home page, so you don't miss out on what this highly acclaimed author has to say. And while you're listening, don't forget that you can read an excerpt of her newest Earth's Children novel, THE SHELTERS OF STONE.
Features
EVERYTHING'S EVENTUAL: 14 Dark Tales by Stephen King (Horror)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
HOLLYWOOD WATCH
As we anxiously await the final results in this year's Oscar battles, Josh Karp offers a selection of entertaining books on the best and worst of Hollywood.
AUDIE FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED
The Seventh Annual Audie Awards jury has narrowed the field to 69 finalists and Bookreporter.com brings you a sampling of the notable audiobook titles that are in the running.
"Thriller of the Month" contest!
Don't forget! Each month in 2002, TWBookmark.com
will be giving away 10 copies of a fantastic thriller.
This month's thriller is 2ND CHANCE by James Patterson.
And at the end of the year, we'll choose 5 lucky winners
from all of the entrants to win a bag of all 12 thrillers.
Check here for details and enter each month!
http://www.twbookmark.com/funfeatures/contests/fiction/thrillers.html
REVIEWS:
UNSUNG HEROES OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY by Mark Jude Poirier (Fiction)
Reviewed by Jonathan Shipley.
THE CYCLIST by Viken Berberian (Fiction)
Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.
SAKHAROV: A Biography by Richard Lourie (Biography)
Reviewed by Robert Finn.
SPADEWORK: A Novel by Timothy Findley (Fiction)
Reviewed by Colleen Quinn.
Amazon.com
March is the month of The Final Four
Tournament and Amazon.com has plenty
of great books to keep you entertained while
your waiting for the next game to start!
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 THE STONE MONKEY by Jeffery Deaver 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.
Every month one Bookreporter.com newsletter subscriber wins a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate. To subscribe to the newsletter and automatically be entered to win, send an e-mail to newsletter@bookreporter.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. If you already receive this newsletter in your e-mailbox every week, why not forward it to a friend?
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Whether you're looking for elegant writing tools, downloadable reading materials, or great bargains on books and magazines, you'll find what you need in our collection of great online stores for readers.
Have a great week...
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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