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Dear Reader:
First, a note of apology to everyone who received last week's newsletter from MarleneT@aol.com a second time on Wednesday. Marlene is Marlene Taylor, our Community Leader. She bought a new laptop this week, tested the List Serv software thinking she was only sending the newsletter to herself as a test. Instead....everyone got it. Please note that your email address and privacy have not been compromised. We appreciate your understanding.
Had fun preparing this week's update. First, Roberta O'Hara, one of our reviewers and I interviewed Kate White, the author of IF LOOKS COULD KILL. I have known Kate for years (since my own magazine days) and it was a real pleasure to hear her talk about her new book --- and her runaway success.
Then I made a list of some books I think would make great Mother's Day presents --- LET US EAT CAKE by Sharon Boorstin, GARDEN OF FAITH by Lynne Hinton, CHAPTERS by Candice Carpenter, DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD by Rebecca Wells, HOUSEHUSBAND by Ad Hudler and MIRACLES HAPPEN by Brooke and Jean Ellison (we will have a special feature on this title next week, with an interview). More on these books and more favorites to come next week.
Still stumped on what to buy mom? Here's a thought. Take a look at the new paperback titles in our New in Paperback section, or those noted on ReadingGroupGuides.com. Then make a basket of books for mom!
This weekend Book Expo America (BEA), the annual book convention will be in New York at the Javits Center. For a few VERY busy days publishers, authors, booksellers and other industry professionals gather to talk books, look at books and yes, visit with each other. I am looking forward to it --- will give me a chance to plan out the fall/winter titles we will be bringing you!
Two quick notes --- REVENGE, which we are reviewing this week is very timely with all that is going on in the Middle East. Our Don't Miss title was selected by my very precocious 12-year-old son --- LUSITANIA: An Epic Tragedy by Diana Preston. He discovered the book in the office one day and has been reading it for weeks. It's interesting to watch a child discover a book. At this point he knows a lot more about the start of World War I than me. For the record, the anniversary of the sinking is May 8th.
Enjoy!
This Week's Question
Are there some books you choose to buy in hardcover, while others you select in paperback? If so, why?
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Bookreporter Readers Say...
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Reader Survey
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New This Week
Bookreporter.com Talks To:
Donald Westlake, author of PUT A LID ON IT, expresses his feelings on what makes a character interesting and shapes the storyline in an interview with Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub.
Kate White's IF LOOKS COULD KILL made a big splash as Kelly Ripa's first book club selection. Find out what fashion industry insiders are buzzing about and how she juggles two careers in an interview with Bookreporter.com's Roberta O'Hara and TBR's Cofounder Carol Fitzgerald.
Author Talk:
Terrence Cheng's SONS OF HEAVEN --- the fictionalized account of events in China surrounding the uprising in Tiananmen Square --- is now available in stores. Be sure to read the personal story behind his remarkable novel.
Features
THE SHELTERS OF STONE by Jean Auel (Historical Fiction)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
PUT A LID ON IT by Donald Westlake (Mystery)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
IF LOOKS COULD KILL by Kate White (Mystery)
Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara and excerpted.
THREE FATES by Nora Roberts (Fiction)
Reviewed by Sonia Chopra
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LUCKY MAN: A Memoir by Michael J. Fox
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WITH THESE HANDS by Louis L'Amour (Adventure)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
REVENGE by Laura Blumenfeld (Memoir)
Reviewed by Jami Edwards
THE HOUSE OF BLUE MANGOES by David Davidar (Fiction)
Reviewed by Jen Robbins
LAST YEAR'S JESUS by Ellen Slezak (Fiction)
Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman
LETTERS TO J.D. SALINGER edited by Chris Kubica & Will Hochman (Nonfiction)
Reviewed by Tony Parker
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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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ReadingGroupGuides.com
New Guides
The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler • Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler • Bad Blood by Lorna Sage • Bel Canto by Ann Patchett The Bridge by Doug Marlette • The Color of Water by James McBride • The Curing Season by Leslie Wells • The Dive from Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer • The Education of Mrs. Bemis by John Sedgwick • Female Trouble by Antonya Nelson • The Future of Life by Edward O. Wilson • The Gospel of Judas by Simon Mawer • Grace by Jane Roberts Wood • Lord Baltimore by Stephen Doster • Lost Nation by Jeffrey Lent • Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks • Misfortune by Nancy Geary • A Perfect Arrangement by Suzanne Berne • Rapture by Susan Minot • Red Water by Judith Freeman • Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver • Sons of Heaven by Terrence Cheng • Swimming Sweet Arrow by Maureen Gibbon • Two Truths and a Lie by Katrina Kettle • Your Blues Ain't Like Mine by Bebe Moore Campbell
Have a great week...
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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