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April 2011

At last! It feels like springtime! Who wants to get out there and run around like a maniac?! Or maybe you’d like to lounge around poolside sipping on lemonade? However you plan on enjoying the fine weather, we have some great books to tell you about when you come back home.

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April 2011

At last, it feels like springtime! I'm sure your kids will be spending many hours outdoors. However they plan on enjoying the fine weather, we have some great books for them to consider when they come inside.

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The author of several bestsellers, Sandra Dallas knows not to give up when the writing doesn’t flow. She learned this, first and foremost, from her mother --- “giving up wasn’t part of Mom’s makeup.” Though her mother is no longer here to place copies of THE BRIDE’S HOUSE face out on bookstore shelves, Sandra knows that she’s still her biggest fan.
April 29, 2011

Barbara Dee: Seeing Past the Coolness

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Interview: Sandra Dallas, author of The Bride's House

Apr 29, 2011

A proud Coloradoan and self-proclaimed western writer, Sandra Dallas is the award-winning author of such bestsellers as WHITER THAN SNOW, PRAYERS FOR SALE, TALLGRASS and NEW MERCIES.

Interview: Kevin O'Brien, author of Disturbed

Apr 29, 2011

In Kevin O'Brien's 11th thriller,DISTURBED, a serial killer in suburban Seattle chooses homes, gains entrance, and methodically kills everyone inside. Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub talks to O'Brien about the ins and outs of writing murder --- and how television shows, social networking and communication devices all come into play, in both good ways and bad.

Mel Brooks

Life literally abounds in comedy if you just look around you.
 

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Mel Brooks

April 29, 2011

Writing today from the Left Coast. I flew to L.A. Thursday morning for some meetings before the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, which is taking place this weekend. The venue for this event moved from the UCLA campus to that of USC this year. I, who has zip sense of direction, have been studying the event map trying to figure out where all of the events are being held like I am looking at a treasure map. Here’s to seeing how this event unfolds in a new venue; I will have my report for you next week.

 
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April 29, 2011 - May 12, 2011

Here are reading recommendations with your comments and a rating of 1 to 5 stars for the contest period of April 29 - May 12.

Los Angeles Times Book Prize 2010

On April 29, 2011, the Los Angeles Times launched its weekend-long celebration of literature, authors, reading and community at the 31st Annual Book Prizes ceremony. Held at the Times' Chandler Auditorium and hosted by Book Critic David L. Ulin, the event honored the extraordinary literary accomplishments of 2010, in 12 categories.