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| Our Best Of Summer Books! |
| Happy Memorial Day Weekend! The weather here in the New York area is dismal. The weather forecast holds a tiny ray of hope for Sunday.
Not daunted by the weather we have our selections for the Best Books of summer. There are three lists this year --- hardcovers, paperbacks and suspense/thriller titles. We hope that you enjoy browsing them as much as we did compiling them. By the way, when we think of summer, we think Beach Reads. Thus many of the titles you see are on the lighter side. There's some chick lit to browse as well as some just plain great fiction. We slipped in only one nonfiction title on the paperback book list. I think we might be saying that the world this year has been a bit too real, and we are encouraging a bit of an escape with our reading list.
This morning I did an early morning appearance on the local CBS network to promote our Summer Lists, and I look forward to talking more about them in the weeks to come. We also will announce a contest for these books on June 6th!
This week's issue is jam-packed with reviews and features to explore. We are getting a tad ahead as I am heading to L.A on Thursday for BEA, the national book trade show. There I will be seeing many of the new fall titles. I promise news about these in the weeks to come.
Have a great long weekend!
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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Our Best of Summer Feature --- THREE great reading lists!
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| Author Talk: Erica Jong, author of SAPPHO'S LEAP |
In this conversation with the groundbreaking author of FEAR OF FLYING, Erica Jong discusses her new novel, SAPPHO'S LEAP, and reveals her thoughts on the state of feminism in today's society.
SAPPHO'S LEAP by Erica Jong (Fiction)
Reviewed by Roz Shea and excerpted.
Erica Jong takes readers back 2,600 years to inhabit the mind of the greatest love poet the world has ever known. At the age of fourteen, Sappho is seduced by the beautiful poet Alcaeus, plots with him to overthrow the dictator of their island, and is caught and married off to a repellent older man in hopes that matrimony will keep her out of trouble. Instead, it starts her off on a series of amorous adventures with both men and women, taking her from Delphi to Egypt, and even to the Land of the Amazons and the shadowy realm of Hades.
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Read an interview with Erica Jong and four reviews of SAPPHO'S LEAP.
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| Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight: Lots About Lisa Gardner and D.W. Buffa's Contest! |
| Lisa Gardner: THE SURVIVORS CLUB is now out in paperback and THE KILLING HOUR will be in stores on July 15th.
New This Week:
-Excerpt 1 of THE KILLING HOUR
-Critical Praise for Lisa Gardner
-Fast Facts about Lisa Gardner
-Books by Lisa Gardner with excerpts
In case you missed last week:
-Read our review of THE SURVIVORS CLUB by Lisa Gardner (Suspense) Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
Three brave women, who survived a serial rapist's sexual assaults, form the Survivors Club and help catch their attacker, Eddie Como. But when Como is shot down outside a packed courthouse moments before his trial is about to begin, all three women become prime suspects in his murder.
-Read our third excerpt of THE SURVIVORS CLUB
-Have a question for Gardner? Be sure to submit it at our Suspense/Thriller mailbox
-See Gardner's Author Bibliography
-Visit: LisaGardner.com
-Read About THE SURVIVORS CLUB
-Read About THE KILLING HOUR
-Read Gardner's bio
D.W. Buffa
In Case Your Missed Last Week:
-A new interview with Buffa where he talks in depth about his new book, STAR WITNESS
-A STAR WITNESS TRIVIA GAME
-Enter our D.W. Buffa Contest
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Read our Suspense/Thriller feature here.
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| THE WHITE RUSSIAN by Tom Bradby |
THE WHITE RUSSIAN by Tom Bradby (Historical Mystery)
Reviewed by Kate Ayers
Amid the strife of 1917 Russia, Chief Investigator Sandro Ruzsky returns to St. Petersburg after three years in exile and is immediately confronted with the bodies of a young couple within steps of the Winter Palace. Solving the crime may be more difficult than he initially thought, because his superiors keep trying to take him off the case.
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Read our review of THE WHITE RUSSIAN and an excerpt here.
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| Don't Miss: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES |
October 22, 2002 --- the day that 125 of the world's leading photojournalists traveled around the globe to record the lives of the men and women in military service. For 24 consecutive hours, this prize-winning team of civilian and military photographers --- working with the cooperation and support of the Department of Defense --- chronicled daily life in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The numerous photographs that were taken during the course of these 24 hours are included in A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES, an impressive and visually stunning collection of photographs featuring recruits, cadets, generals, firefighters, medics, and MPs.
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Read our Don't Miss feature here.
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| M.J. Rose --- This Rose is Read Contest |
Win one of five autographed copies of SHEET MUSIC, the new novel by M.J. Rose that Cosmopolitan Magazine, January Magazine, Romantic Times, Rendezvous Reviews and Working Mother magazine --- and Bookreporter.com --- all say is a must for the summer.
To enter, go to M.J.Rose's website by clicking on the link below, read the excerpt of SHEET MUSIC and then answer this question: What kind of fruit does Justine's lover feed her in bed?
Send your contest entries to MJRoseAuthor@aol.com and mark the subject line Bookreporter.com Contest.
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Go here to read the excerpt and answer the contest question!
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| This Week's Book Reviews |
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FIREPLAY by Suzanne Chazin (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
FDNY Fire Marshal Georgia Skeehan is forced to collaborate with an arsonist-turned-FBI informant. As the informant draws her deeper and deeper undercover, she witnesses the meeting of a shadowy group plotting a crime of unprecedented proportions, and is shocked to see someone from her past among the participants.
MAFIA WIFE by Lynda Milito with Reg Potterton (Autobiography/True Crime)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
Louie Milito was a capo in New York's most powerful and notorious Mafia family, the Gambinos. Lynda, his widow, shares an intimate and unforgettable portrayal of living inside the dangerous world of the Mafia. She also recounts her lonely childhood and addresses the myths surrounding the Mafia.
THE CUTTING ROOM by Louise Welsh (Thriller)
Reviewed by Barbara Lipkien Gershenbaum
When a good-hearted auctioneer discovers a hidden collection of graphically violent erotic photographs, he feels compelled to unearth more about the deceased owner who coveted them --- and descends into the harsh world of pornography and murder.
FOX EVIL by Minette Walters (Thriller)
Reviewed by Ava Dianne Day
Colonel James Lockyer-Fox is suspected of killing his wife Ailsa, but soon becomes the victim of a relentless campaign accusing him of far worse than the death of his wife. James is unwilling to fight the allegations, choosing instead to devote his energies to a desperate search for the illegitimate granddaughter who may prove to be his savior as he battles for his name --- and his life.
THE SINISTER PIG by Tony Hillerman (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
Sergeant Jim Chee is investigating the mysterious death of a stranger found at the edge of the vast Jicarella Apache natural gas field. Though the Navajo Tribal Police have jurisdiction, the FBI quickly moves in and classifies the incident as a hunting accident. Chee, however, is nowhere close to being satisfied with this ruling.
THE LAST WITNESS by KJ Erickson (Mystery)
Reviewed by Stuart Shiffman
Tayron "T-Jack" Jackman, star forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is the prime suspect in the brutal murder of his wife. But Minneapolis Police Detective Mars Bahr discovers that when the murder occurred, T-Jack was with his wife's parents and her lawyer --- the perfect alibi. Nevertheless, it is up to Mars and his partner Nettie Frisch to prove that he did it.
THE DIVE FROM CLAUSEN'S PIER by Ann Packer (Fiction)
Reviewed by Melissa A. Martin
23-year-old Carrie Bell has spent her entire life in Wisconsin with the same best friend and the same dependable and easygoing high school sweetheart. Now to her dismay, she has started to find this life suffocating and is considering leaving it --- and Mike --- behind. But when Mike is paralyzed in a diving accident, leaving seems unforgivable yet more necessary than ever.
GILGAMESH by Joan London (Fiction)
Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman
Seventeen-year-old Edith is captivated by the tales her cousin and his Armenian friend tell of strange people, magical journeys, and a world far beyond the narrow horizon of her small town of Nunderup. Two years later, Edith and her young son set off on a journey of their own --- to Soviet Armenia --- where they are trapped by the outbreak of war.
THE BOBBY GOLD STORIES by Anthony Bourdain (Fiction)
Reviewed by Bob Rhubart
After serving ten years in prison, Bobby Gold is released, only to return to a life of crime. Things change though when he meets Nikki, a smart, sexy, streetwise girl who works as a cook in a nightclub. Bobby just can't stay away from her. He has known trouble before, but he has no idea of the danger he and Nikki are about to encounter.
SAHARA by Michael Palin (Travel)
Reviewed by Becky Ohlsen
Monty Python founding member and consummate traveler Michael Palin has circumnavigated the globe on his epic voyages. Now he tackles a remarkable expedition of the vast and merciless Sahara Desert.
RAISING AMERICA: Experts, Parents, and a Century of Advice About Children by Ann Hulbert (Sociology/Childcare)
Reviewed by Norah Piehl
Ann Hulbert puts today's parenting controversies into historical context with an examination of the lives and theories of the twentieth century's preeminent parenting gurus.
OPEN: Inside the Ropes at Bethpage Black by John Feinstein (Sports)
Reviewed by Stuart Shiffman
Bestselling author, writer, and commentator John Feinstein chronicles the years spent renovating the Black course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York for the first-ever U.S. Open held on a true public golf course.
THE SISTERS OF APF: The Indoctrination of Soror Ride Dick by Zane (Fiction)
Reviewed by Sharon Hudson
The daughter of a chicken farmer from South Dakota, Mary Ann has been leading a sheltered life. But when she goes off to college in Washington, D.C. she befriends Patricia, the resident manager of Mary Ann's dormitory. Patricia finds Mary Ann amusing but also senses something intriguing about her, hidden beneath the surface. She eventually decides to indoctrinate Mary Ann into the ranks of the sexiest secret society ever: the sisters of APF.
RED ANT HOUSE by Ann Cummins (Fiction)
Reviewed by Stephen M. Deusner
In short stories set in the American Southwest, characters long for "one sweet moment" away from both the sun-blasted landscape and the responsibilities of adulthood.
THIEF OF WORDS by John Jaffe (Fiction)
Reviewed by David Exum
Annie Hollerman, star reporter at a respected North Carolina newspaper, seemed destined for greatness --- until one horrifying mistake changed everything. Twenty years later, Annie is divorced, focused on her career as a literary agent and wary of romance. Then Jack DePaul, features editor of the Baltimore Star-News, comes into her life and literally rewrites her past, chapter by chapter. But there's one horrible chapter Annie refuses to share with anyone.
ANOTHER PLACE AT THE TABLE by Kathy Harrison (Memoir)
Reviewed by Melissa Brown
For more than a decade, Kathy Harrison has welcomed a number of troubled children into her home --- the offspring of prostitutes and addicts, the sons and daughters of abusers, and teenage parents who can't handle parenthood. In this touching and inspiring memoir Harrison describes, among other things, the process social workers use to place children in homes, the unfortunate circumstances of the children involved, and the training required of foster parents.
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| Poll: Is there one day of the week when you buy most of your books? |
Is there one day of the week when you buy most of your books?
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| Question of the Week |
Here's our question of the week:
Is there a book that you are just relentless about telling people about because you like it so much? If so, what is it?
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| Word of Mouth: Tell Us What You're Reading |
Tell us what books YOU are reading and loving --- or even those you don't.
TWENTY lucky readers will win one of 20 copies of PERSUADER by Lee Child. Please note that our next Word of Mouth update will be in three weeks, on June 6th.
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--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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