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Dear Reader:
One of the reasons I started this company was because I like to read. And after almost six years, I still am so excited when I find a new author that I like. Here's my latest recommend --- Brian Haig. His new one MORTAL ALLIES hits the stores on Tuesday. If you like Nelson DeMille, you will enjoy Haig.
As many of you know, I spent the first part of my career at a fashion magazine. One of my colleagues there was a woman named Kate White, who has gone on to become the Editor-in-Chief of Cosmo and the author of a new mystery title also coming out on Tuesday called IF LOOKS COULD KILL. IF (using the same first name euphenism for the book that we used to use for designers --- like Calvin, Ralph and Isaac --- in the fashion biz) is a fun snappy read. Bailey Weggins, the lead character is a smarter, edgier Stephanie Plum and I think that there is a self-deprecating wit to Kate's writing that says, while you're waiting for the new Evanovich in June, you might want to pick this one up. Yesterday Kelly Ripa of Regis and Kelly fame noted this book as the first pick in her book club, so it's a "Ripper." Have you noticed that since Oprah cancelled her Book Club, it seems like they are now springing up like flowers on a hot June day? I stand amused.
There is one book I was very disappointed in recently. It is the one that is being touted as the sequel to THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY --- A THOUSAND COUNTRY ROADS by Robert James Waller. I say "touted" because while the book has more about Francesca and Kincaid, it also has a new storyline with new characters that to me tarnishes the original story. Read our review by M.J. Rose to see what I mean.
Over 100 of you responded to our Question of the week asking "What is your favorite poem and who wrote it?" Five lucky winners --- Flyinggoat@sprintmail.com, Kozinlaf@aol.com, Mdb123@earthlink.net, PRPflaumer@aol.com and SZ0835@aol.com --- will each win one of THE CAEDMON POETRY COLLECTION CDs. And in our Poll Results, you'll see that your sensibility about poetry is much more sophisticated than mine!
Lots going on this week --- new author interviews, feature and reviews.
Enjoy!
This Week's Question
Are there some books you choose to buy in hardcover, while others you select in paperback? If so, why?
Respond to the question of the week by sending mail to: Question@bookreporter.com.
Bookreporter Readers Say...
What is your favorite poem and who wrote it? Over 100 of you responded with your poetry selections! Click here to see the responses and find out the winners of the THE CAEDMON POETRY COLLECTION.
Poll:
Which of the following new paperbacks are you looking forward to reading?
• CANE RIVER by Lalita Tademy
• EMPIRE FALLS by Richard Russo
• FOURTH HAND by John Irving
• PARADISE PARK by Allegra Goodman
• More Choices…click here to Vote
Past Poll Results: What does poetry mean to me?
Word of Mouth
Tell us what YOU are reading and you could win a copy of CITY OF BONES by Michael Connelly. Need more details on how to participate in Word of Mouth? Click here. Send your replies to WordOfMouth@bookreporter.com.
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New This Week
Bookreporter.com Talks To:
Paulette Jiles, author of ENEMY WOMEN, gives some insight into the historical backdrop that sparked her novel about women prisoners of war in this interview with Bookreporter.com's Roberta O'Hara.
Caroline Slate, author of THE HOUSE ON SPRUCEWOOD LANE, reflects on the classic elements of tragedy woven into her novel on family relationships in an interview with Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub. For more on Slate go to CarolineSlate.com.
Features
ENEMY WOMEN by Paulette Jiles (Historical Fiction)
Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara and excerpted.
THE BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD and Other Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin (SciFi)
Reviewed by Jen Robbins and excerpted.
THE BUFFALO SOLDIER by Chris Bohjalian (Fiction)
Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara and excerpted.
DOGS BARK, BUT THE CARAVAN ROLLS ON by Frank Conroy (Nonfiction)
Reviewed by Chuck Leddy and excerpted.
Poem of the Week:
"I Am Cinematographer" From TREMOLO by Spencer Short
From Our Readers
After reading an advanced copy of RUSH HOME ROAD by Lori Lansens, readers shared their thoughts on this soon-to-be-published debut novel.
New in Paperback
A roundup of notable nonfiction paperbacks for April.
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REVIEWS:
NO GOOD DEED by Manda Scott (Thriller)
Reviewed by Kate Ayers
THE GOD FILE by Frank Turner Hollon (Fiction)
Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman
THE CHILDREN OF WILLESDEN LANE by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen (Nonfiction)
Reviewed by Michael J. Dooris
SASSO by James Sturz (Mystery)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
CRAZY AS CHOCOLATE by Elisabeth Hyde (Fiction)
Reviewed by Melissa Morgan
GIRLS' POKER NIGHT by Jill A. Davis (Fiction)
Reviewed by Eileen Zimmerman Nicol
A THOUSAND COUNTRY ROADS by Robert James Waller (Fiction)
Reviewed by M. J. Rose
RE-VIEW:
STEAL THIS BOOK by Abbie Hoffman
Reviewed by Tony Parker
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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 CITY OF BONES by Michael Connelly 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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Enter Bookreporter.com's Dream Househusband Contest! Bookreporter.com will award American Express Gift Cheques in the amounts of $150, $75 and $25 to three random winners who answer the question "What would your dream househusband do for you?" in 25 words or less.
"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 ACT OF GOD by Susan R. Sloan.
And at the end of the year, we'll choose 5 lucky winners
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Have a great week...fingers crossed for cooler weather!
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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