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| Reading for Every Mood |
| While I love going to the movies, this is the one year there have not been many films I looked forward to seeing. That changes today when Seabiscuit hits theatres. I am determined to finish the book BEFORE I see the movie. I am thrilled that the ads are carrying a positive quote from Laura Hillenbrand. Typically many book-into-movie projects have an author only excited about the check which they receive!
Our last poll question had to do with Chick Lit. See below for a link to our definition of this genre (no, it is not a brand of gum), as well as a list of some of the best-known Chick Lit titles. Last weekend after I wrapped up 12 days of straight work, which included 8 days of conferences, I wanted to read something on the lighter side and escape. Chick Lit was the answer. I floated on a raft in the pool reading CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC by Sophie Kinsella. There are those who contest that Chick Lit is formulaic and the genre is over. I personally think there's always room for witty writing when it's well done. I do know I was a lot more relaxed --- and I was still laughing inside --- when I closed that last page.
Reading for different moods...hmmmm....there's one to ponder. What mood drives you to read what kind of a book?
When I was in Orlando I read a Lad Lit title (read our description of Chick Lit to figure out what Lad Lit is) called FLABBERGASTED by Ray Blackston. While this has been published in the Christian market, it's a real crossover title that has been getting some great buzz. The writer has a voice very much like Nick Hornby. It is well worth checking out. We will review it here soon.
Before you fill my mailbox, this is not to say that serious nonfiction does not have its place on your reading stacks as well. This week we take a look at TREASON by Ann Coulter with two reviewers weighing in. One proudly calls himself a conservative while the other claims a liberal mantle. Enjoy their polar views of the same title. This is the kind of feature that I love to do --- and plan to do more often!
Enjoy our lineup for this week...I am off to finish SEABISCUIT.
Have a great week...
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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| TREASON by Ann Coulter: Two Reviewers With Opposite Political Views Weigh In |
TREASON: Liberal Treachery from the Cold War to the War on Terrorism by Ann Coulter (Politics/Current Events)
Reviewed by Jesse Kornbluth and Joe Hartlaub
In a follow-up to her number one bestseller SLANDER, leading conservative pundit Ann Coulter contends that liberals have been wrong on every foreign policy issue, from the fight against Communism to today's war on terrorism. She also examines how history, especially in the latter half of the twentieth century, has been written by liberals and, therefore, distorted by their perspective. Bookreporter.com Senior Editor Joe Hartlaub looks at the book from his conversative viewpoint while Bookreporter.com co-Founder Jesse Kornbluth sees it through his liberal lens. Let the debating begin!
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Read our reviews of TREASON here, as well as an excerpt.
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| Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight: Reader Comments About THE SINNER and the Reich Readers |
Tess Gerritsen: THE SINNER will be out in hardcover on August 19th and THE APPRENTICE will be out in paperback on July 29th.
New This Week:
-Read reader comments about THE SINNER
In Case You Missed Last Week:
-Read our second excerpt of THE SINNER
-Read about THE SINNER
-Read about THE APPRENTICE
-Read more about Tess Gerritsen
-Visit TessGerritsen.com
-Send Tess a question
Christopher Reich: THE DEVIL'S BANKER will be out in hardcover on August 26th and THE FIRST BILLION will be out in paperback on July 29, 2003.
New This Week:
-Our Advance Readers Are Announced
In Case You Missed Last Week:
-Read about Christopher Reich
-Read about THE DEVIL'S BANKER
-Read about THE FIRST BILLION
-Read Author Talks about his past books
-Read Reich's Bibliography
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Read our Suspense/Thriller feature here.
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| Author Talk: Caroline Slate, Author of A FRACTURED TRUTH |
In this interview Slate talks about the central themes of her latest novel, A FRACTURED TRUTH, as well as the actions and motivations of her lead character who, after serving seven years in prison for the murder of her husband, must find a way to live in the present while coming to terms with her dark and mysterious past.
A FRACTURED TRUTH by Caroline Slate (Psychological Suspense)
Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman
Grace Leshansky was a jewelry designer who seemed to have it all --- until her father abruptly disappeared under strange circumstances and she murdered her husband. Grace has just been released from prison after serving a seven-year sentence, and she must find a way to live in the present while coming to terms with a dark and mysterious past.
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Read our review of A FRACTURED TRUTH and an excerpt here.
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| Seabiscuit Is Coming to Theatres July 25th. We Celebrate with a Contest! |
Enter the Bookreporter.com SEABISCUIT Contest
for a Chance to Win Great Prizes
Laura Hillenbrand's SEABISCUIT is one of the most talked about books in recent years. On July 25th the book comes to life on the big screen, and Bookreporter.com is celebrating by offering readers a chance to win a great set of prizes.
To enter the contest, email Contests@bookreporter.com with the answer to this question:
"How much money did Charles Howard 'begin his adulthood' with?"
The answer to the question can be found by reading the SEABISCUIT excerpt, located at
http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/0449005615-excerpt.asp
Please see below for official contest rules and regulations.
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See more Seabiscuit Contest details here!
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| This Week's Book Reviews and Features |
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SACRIFICE by Clyde Phillips (Mystery)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
When San Francisco's most beloved philanthropist is murdered, San Francisco homicide detective Jane Candiotti gets the high-profile case. That same night a homeless man is found stabbed to death at the docks --- a murder that Candiotti is also investigating. Soon, an eerie connection between the two men emerges, and the problems Candiotti is facing in her personal and professional lives begin to mount.
THE CLEARING by Tim Gautreaux (Fiction)
Reviewed by Stephen M. Deusner
Set in a remote lumber mill in the swamps of Louisiana, Tim Gautreaux's second novel explores the moral consequences of violence against men and nature.
DIRTY LAUNDRY by Paula L. Woods (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
In this latest novel featuring African American homicide detective Charlotte Justice, the body of a successful young Korean woman named Vicki Park, who was a campaign strategist for a mayoral candidate, is discovered. In the hours after Park's murder, Justice must contend with a complex crime scene and a beleaguered community's hostility toward the police.
CHEET by Anna Davis (Fiction)
Reviewed by Marie Hashima Lofton
London cab driver Kathryn Cheet keeps track of her five current lovers by using five color-coded cell phones. But then one night, she picks up the charming and mysterious Craig Summer, and they seem perfect for each other --- because neither is telling the entire truth about themselves.
PLATFORM by Michel Houellebecq (Fiction)
Reviewed by Bethanne Kelly Patrick
Civil servant Michel Renault and businesswoman Valérie meet on a package tour to Thailand, and after embarking on an affair involving sadomasochistic and public sex, they decide to launch their own business --- with tragic results.
A MAIDEN'S GRAVE by Jeffery Deaver (Thriller Paperback)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
A veteran FBI agent matches wits with an escaped killer who holds eight deaf children and their teachers hostage --- and has nothing left to lose.
WHEN HOLLYWOOD HAD A KING: The Reign of Lew Wasserman, Who Leveraged Talent into Power and Influence by Connie Bruck (History/Entertainment)
Reviewed by Ron Kaplan
Distinguished journalist Connie Bruck tells the story of MCA and its brilliant leader, a man who transformed the entertainment industry --- businessman, politician, tactician, and visionary Lew Wasserman.
THE BEATLES: THE TRUE BEGINNINGS by Roag Best, with Pete and Rory Best (Music)
Reviewed by Colleen Quinn
Famous fifth Beatle Pete Best and his two brothers share their experiences with the Fab Four and the Liverpool music scene. They also pay tribute to their mother, the remarkable Mona Best, who owned and operated The Casbah Coffee Club, which is where the Beatles performed for the first time.
THE NEW WORK OF DOGS: Tending to Life, Love, and Family by Jon Katz (Nonfiction/Pets)
Reviewed by Heather Grimshaw
Drawn from hundreds of interviews and conversations with dog owners and lovers, breeders, veterinarians, rescuers, trainers, behaviorists and psychiatrists, Jon Katz explores the bond between dogs and their owners, and questions whether this human/animal attachment is an entirely positive phenomenon for both species.
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| Poll: Which Author Should Be Our September Author of the Month |
Which of the following authors would you like to see profiled on AuthorsOnTheWeb.com as our September Author of the Month?
Mitch Albom (THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN)
David Baldacci (SPLIT SECOND)
John Grisham (BLEACHERS)
Jerry B. Jenkins (SOON)
Iris Johansen (FATAL TIDE)
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Answer the Poll here.
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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.
One lucky reader will win TREASON by Ann Coulter. Please note that our next Word of Mouth update will be on August 8th.
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Need more details about Word of Mouth? Click here.
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--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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