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Author Talk: Cassandra King Conroy, author of Queen of Broken Hearts

Mar 9, 2007

March 9, 2007

Cassandra King is the bestselling author of MAKING WAVES, THE SUNDAY WIFE and THE SAME SWEET GIRLS. In this interview, King describes the real-life events that inspired her to write her fourth novel, QUEEN OF BROKEN HEARTS, and elaborates on its message about love and loss. She also discusses the recurring themes found in all of her work and shares her thoughts on the importance of finding humor in the most dire situations.

What are some of your favorite books (name up to five) to read to children?

March 2, 2007

Have you ever read THE CAT IN THE HAT?

March 2, 2007, 582 voters

March 2, 2007

Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the publication of THE CAT IN THE HAT. Though I grew up on Seuss, I had not known that his books were first published around the time I was born. I assumed they had been around forever, but then what child knows from front list and backlist? I love fun bookish facts and the one that this book has just 236 different words in it is great trivia to me. Today there is a national read-aloud of THE CAT IN THE HAT taking place at 2:36 PM EST. Hats off to whoever dreamed that event up. My copy of the book is sitting here begging to be read again, which I will do at 2:36 today.

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Interview: Karen Harter, author of Autumn Blue

Mar 2, 2007

March 2, 2007

In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Alexis Burling, Karen Harter --- author of WHERE MERCY FLOWS --- describes the events in her life that inspired her to write her second novel, AUTUMN BLUE, and explains how the story grew and evolved from its initial conception. She also discusses the significance of religion in the lives of her characters and addresses issues that are prevalent today regarding children with special needs.

Tim Maleeny, author of Stealing the Dragon

A container ship smuggling Chinese refugees runs aground on Alcatraz, its crew murdered with deadly precision.

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Shopaholic & Baby by Sophie Kinsella

March 2007

Shopaholic goddess Becky Brandon has a new excuse to shop --- she is pregnant and thus making the rounds for designer maternity clothes and things to make her baby's life a luxurious one for sure. SHOPAHOLIC & BABY is a designer pregnancy manual for a new generation of moms-to-be.

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Finn by Jon Clinch

March 2007

One hundred and twenty years ago, Mark Twain left Huckleberry Finn's father dead in a room crowded with oddities, including a wooden leg, women's underclothing and two black cloth masks. Now, in a remarkable new novel, Jon Clinch tells the story of how the brutal and explosive Finn met his end in a room jammed with the telltale artifacts of his strange and mysterious life. 

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Brodeur: Beyond the Crease by Martin Brodeur

March 2007

In association with award-winning sports journalist Damien Cox, Martin Brodeur --- goaltender for the New Jersey Devils since 1992 --- takes a candid, personal look at his career, the business of hockey, the evolution of the sport, and his journey to the apex of the modern game.

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Searching for Bobby Orr by Stephen Brunt

March 2007

Even those who aren't familiar with the game of hockey know the mystique and tradition surrounding Bobby Orr. Now, a top Canadian sportswriter gives us a compelling and graceful look at the life and times of Boston's legendary defenseman that is also a revealing portrait of the game and a country in transition. 

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