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Sanjay Gupta, M.D., author of Monday Mornings

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Grace McCleen, author of The Land of Decoration

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Lionel Shriver, author of The New Republic

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Jacqueline Winspear, author of Elegy for Eddie: A Maisie Dobbs Novel

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Interview: Susan Mallery, author of Barefoot Season: A Blackberry Island Novel

Mar 29, 2012

In Susan Mallery’s new novel, BAREFOOT SEASON, a young army vet returns to her home on Blackberry Island to recover from the perils of war, but is unexpectedly forced to confront her former best friend, whom she betrayed years ago. In this interview, conducted by Bookreporter.com’s Bronwyn Miller, Mallery explains the process of creating Blackberry Island and why she decided to make the book the start of a series rather than a stand-alone title. She also talks about the importance of female friendships in her life, discusses her involvement with book clubs, and gives a glimpse into the next installment of the series.

Interview: Kevin O'Brien, author of Terrified

Mar 29, 2012

In Kevin O’Brien’s latest thriller, TERRIFIED, a woman believed to have been murdered by her husband is actually hiding under a false identity with her young son. Everyone thought that the body found near their former home was hers --- until now. In this interview, conducted by Bookreporter.com’s Joe Hartlaub, O’Brien discusses the source of his inspiration for creating dark, evil and twisted characters. He also shares his ideal casting for a hypothetical movie version of the novel, describes his typical process for writing books, and recommends some of his recent favorite reads.

Author Talk: Grace McCleen, author of The Land of Decoration

Mar 29, 2012

Grace McCleen’s debut novel, THE LAND OF DECORATION, is the story of 10-year-old Judith McPherson, who is ostracized for her religious beliefs in school, but finds solace in a miniature model of the Promised Land that she calls “The Land of Decoration.” In this interview, McCleen points to parallels between her main character and herself, including the creation of miniature worlds. She also discusses the unique course of her writing career and gives her opinion about modern-day religion.

March 29, 2012

"It's for School! I Swear!"

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Elizabeth Heyman is a senior at Watchung Hills Regional High School in Warren, New Jersey. Here, she explains her love for comics and shows what an educational resource they have been for her.

Elizabeth Heyman

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The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Classic Science Fiction Novels, March 2012

Something has happened to the world. Trees have burned to ash. Cities are broken and ruined. An unnamed man and his unnamed son make their way across the country, struggling to make it south to the sea and to cling to the hope that somewhere there is blue sky and green grass and no more fear of marauding cannibals and thieves. McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize winning novel is barren and bleak in its world but not in its heart. It is truly a story of compassion and love and the lengths a father will go to see his son survive even the most horrible of circumstances. McCarthy's writing is elegant and simple and moving. The Road has also been translated to the big screen.

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