Place your bests! Place your bets! Oddsmaker give their favorites for the Man Booker Prize...
What exactly constitutes "chick lit?"
The Tom Clancy revival is in full swing...
This week presents a great opportunity to examine the difference between being the No. 1 New York Times bestseller and being an IndieBound bestseller, as there is a conflict between both lists this week.
In today's post, regular contributor Heather Johnson (Storie delle Sorelle Book Club Blog) shares her book club's experience with another interesting book. She makes the point that whether you like the book or not, some books just lend themselves to book club discussions. Lots to talk about and analyze and respond to and I have to admit, the premise for this one
Celia Rees's latest novel, THE FOOL'S GIRL, is an inventive and original twist on William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. But rather than presenting you with a formulaic sequel to the classic play, Celia enlivens the story by incorporating the old Bard himself, as Violetta and Feste enlist his help in recovering an important religious relic stolen by the insidious Malvolio as part of his plan to assassinate the Queen.
August 6, 2010
This is when you know it’s hot. I dashed out for a fast swim in Orlando last Friday afternoon when I was attending the Romance Writers of America Convention, and I saw a note that “the pool temperature will not get over 104.” Um, to me, that is a hot tub. I did laps and the air felt the same temperature as the water. Now I know people say romances can be hot and steamy...well, here the temperatures contributed to the sizzle! Since I was in town less than 48 hours, I did not get to see everyone who I would have liked, but did spend two evenings party hopping, which is a nice way to catch up with a lot of people fast.
Joining us for this week’s If You Ask Me...
In today's guest post, author Jeane Westin talks about the relationship between Queen Elizabeith I and the Earl of Leicester and why she felt it had to be written about. The idea that our communication has become so casual, so electronic, so instant and so impersonal makes this story even more compelling to me.
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In today's guest post, Amy Bourret, author of MOTHERS AND OTHER LIARS talks about writing from the perspective of someone who is not you. Is it valid? Is it okay to do so? Of course it is. I say that from the perspective of a 70 year old retired steel worker living in a senior center in Florida. But seriously - I'm with you Amy! If the book is well written and makes you think what difference does it make that the writer has had a different life experience? Some of the most amazing books
