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Interview: Anna Jean Mayhew, author of The Dry Grass of August

Apr 1, 2011

A Southern woman born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Anna Jean Mayhew is the author of THE DRY GRASS OF AUGUST, the spellbinding story of a 13-year-old girl who is confronted with racial tensions --- and an unexpected tragedy --- when s

Author Talk: Trent Reedy, author of Words in the Dust

Apr 1, 2011

A first-time novelist and a member of the Army National Guard, Trent Reedy is the author of WORDS IN THE DUST, the remarkable tale of an Afghan girl named Zulaikha who dares to hope for a better future --- - and the surgery she'll need to fix

Mark Twain, PUDD'NHEAD WILSON

This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.
 

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Mark Twain, PUDD'NHEAD WILSON

Name up to three books that you think have a great opening --- either a prologue or first chapter.

April 1, 2011

Name up to five authors you’re currently following, or would like to follow, on Facebook or Twitter.

April 1, 2011

Viola in the Spotlight by Adriana Trigiani

April 2011

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the cover photo shoot for VIOLA IN THE SPOTLIGHT, and listen to author Adriana Trigiani talk about her latest book.

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April 2011

Here are reading recommendations with your comments and a rating of 1 to 5 stars for April's contest period.

Interview: H. N. Kowitt, author of The Loser List

Apr 1, 2011

In THE LOSER LIST, a boy named Danny, who crosses his name off the "Geek" list in the girls' bathroom, becomes friends with kids who used to tease him when they discover he can draw. But Danny, enjoying his new "bad boy" status among the bullies, must make a decision when his new pals steal a comic book.

April 2011

I got tired of waiting for spring to arrive in New York (the snow on April 1st put me over the edge), so I flew down to Coral Gables last week for “Spring Break” to kick back with a week of reading and hanging out by the pool. And oh, I swam some laps, too, trying to get back in shape after a winter of cocooning in the house. Swimming is a lot more fun than walking on the treadmill, and it immediately got me out of the winter blues as did some days of just reading, which is quite a treat! If you want to know some of the books I read, check out the latest edition of the Bookreporter.com newsletter here.

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If your group has not read and discussed THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett already, do you plan to read the paperback that released on April 5th?

April 1, 2011, 265 voters