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Dear Reader:
I hope that you had some time to peruse our Summer Reading Lists, and that they are inspiring some ideas for your own "must read" lists. Quick note: A big thank you to the reader who spotted our error in the ending date for the Summer Beach Reads Contest. We inadvertently put the date that our Summer Beach Reads Feature is scheduled to end. We have now corrected the contest information to reflect the correct ending date of July 26th. Please note that we will begin sharing entries with your fellow readers in late June.
Many thanks to all of you who have responded to our Author Survey. The Book Report Network is preparing to launch a new website called AuthorYellowPages.com this fall. In light of that, we'd like your feedback about your experiences with author websites. This survey closes June 8th.
We are looking for Bookreporter.com readers --- or friends of Bookreporter.com readers --- who are either entrepreneurs or business executives (both men and women), for a project that we are doing on behalf of an author. It will take less than five minutes --- online! If you fit this criteria, or know someone who does, drop me a note at Carol@bookreporter.com.
I spent some time at my local library these past few weeks. My older son signed up to be a library volunteer. He has a shelf of books that he is responsible for keeping organized. Section 616 in the stacks looks perfect. I am amused that the same child who cannot organize his room or office is very exacting about this role. While he shelves, I spend time chatting about books with the librarians. We look at reserved titles and use this as our springboard for discussion. (I feel the reserve shelf is a lot like when you check out at the supermarket and look at everyone else's cart and then suddenly get inspired for crumb cake, or the perfect strawberries.) I enjoy this loose exchange about books. Our library is running a Summer Reading promotion for adults, where local merchants are donating prizes. While I often see this done for children, it's nice to see it happening for adults. If any of you are librarians and have an interesting program running in your library this summer, drop me a note and tell me about it.
Lots of news this week...including news from our sponsors, who we would appreciate your supporting....
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In an ancient West Bank village, a child's disclosure
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"Luminous debut.” (Kirkus) “A stunner!” (B&N)
This Week's Question
What is the best beach-reads book you ever read?
Respond to the question of the week by sending mail to: Question@bookreporter.com.
Bookreporter Readers Say...
Did you ever have a bookbuying experience that was particularly memorable? Here are the stories our readers shared with us.
Poll:
Be sure to vote in both sections of this week's Poll.
Which of the following hardcovers are on your summer reading list?
THE BEACH HOUSE by James Patterson and Peter De Jonge
FLESH TONES by M. J. Rose
HARD EIGHT by Janet Evanovich
HER by Laura Zigman
IF LOOKS COULD KILL by Kate White
THE LOBSTER CHRONICLES by Linda Greenlaw
MORTAL ALLIES by Brian Haig
MY LEGENDARY GIRLFRIEND by Mike Gayle
THE NANNY DIARIES by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
THE PUZZLE BARK TREE by Stephanie Gertler
SAVANNAH BLUES by Mary Kay Andrews
STEP-BALL-CHANGE by Jeanne Ray
None of the above
Which of the following paperbacks are on your summer reading list?
BEL CANTO by Ann Patchett
THE DAY I TURNED UNCOOL by Dan Zevin
THE GOOD GERMAN by Joseph Canon
GOOD IN BED by Jennifer Weiner
HOW TO BE GOOD by Nick Hornby
MR. MAYBE by Jane Green
MYSTIC RIVER by Dennis Lehane
RIGHT AS RAIN by George P. Pelecanos
SEABISCUIT by Laura Hillenbrand
SOMEONE LIKE YOU by Cathy Kelly
SUMMERHOUSE by Jude Deveraux
VALHALLA RISING by Clive Cussler
None of the above
Word of Mouth
Tell us what books YOU are reading and loving, or even those you don't, and you could win a copy of FIRE LOVER by Joseph Wambaugh. 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
Author Talk:
Janet Sternburg, a gifted writer, artist and filmmaker has written a memoir called PHANTOM LIMB, the story of the illness and subsequent loss of her aging parents. She adeptly captures the emotions attached to these moments while also celebrating her parents' lives. In this interview, she shares what prompted her to write the book, as well as explaining its interesting title. For more on Janet Sternburg, go to JanetSternburg.com.
Features
SUMMER BEACH READS:
Hardcovers and paperbacks --- 24 fantastic titles for your summer reading pleasure!
SUMMER BEACH READS CONTEST:
Enter our contest and be one of 10 winners to receive a beach bag full of books!
AUTHORS TO READ THIS SUMMER:
Ten authors to last you from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
TOM CLANCY: The Master of Techno-Thrillers
Reviews, excerpts and author info.
IN THIS MOUNTAIN by Jan Karon (Fiction)
Reviewed by Kate Ayers and excerpted. For more on Jan Karon, go to MitfordBooks.com.
DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD by Rebecca Wells
Are you a Ya-Ya? What makes someone a real Ya-Ya? Send your replies to Wiley@bookreporter.com.
Amazon.com
Want to get a jump start on this summer's movies?
Amazon.com has the books --- ABOUT A BOY, ENOUGH,
THE SUM OF ALL FEARS, THE BOURNE IDENTITY, and more!
REVIEWS:
RED RAIN by Michael Crow (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
THE LONELY PLACES by J.M. Morris (Psychological Suspense)
Reviewed by Kate Ayers
SEA ROOM by Norman G. Gautreau (Fiction)
Reviewed by Barbara Lipkien Gershenbaum
CRITICAL CONDITION by Peter Clement (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
THE OCTOROON BALL by Richard L. Breen, Jr. (Fantasy)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
Reader Survey
The Book Report Network is preparing to launch
a new website called AuthorYellowPages.com this fall.
In light of that, we'd like your feedback in this survey
about your experiences with author websites.
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 FIRE LOVER by Joseph Wambaugh 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?
Summer Beach Reads Contest
Enter Bookreporter.com's Summer Beach Reads Contest To Win 12 Hardcovers or 12 Paperbacks from Our Summer Reading List! Bookreporter.com celebrates summer with a contest where readers create a "Vacation House Library" and have a chance to win the books on the Bookreporter.com Summer Reading Lists. Bookreporter.com will give away beach bags to TEN randomly selected winners who answer the question: "What 10 titles would you stock a vacation home with that would be ideal reading for your guests?" Five of these randomly selected winners will receive a beach bag filled with 12 hardcovers and five more randomly selected winners will receive a beach bag filled with 12 paperbacks. The prizes are titles featured on Bookreporter.com's Summer Beach Reading Lists.
Have a great week...
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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