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March 9, 2007

Looming in my mind right now --- how I am going to make up for the hour we are missing this weekend when the clocks change. I confess that I am not understanding how this saves energy, but then I remember that science never was my thing. I operate on the common sense theory of life. If I have X to do in a day that requires daylight and there is only X amount of daylight during a day, the things I can do during that time either X happen in the morning or X happen in the evening according to when there is light. And I cannot figure how changing the clocks saves energy.

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Interview: Tim Maleeny, author of Stealing the Dragon

Mar 9, 2007

Tim Maleeny's debut novel, STEALING THE DRAGON, is the first installment in an ongoing series featuring private detective Cape Weathers and his ex-assassin sidekick, Sally. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub, Maleeny explains the appeal of San Francisco as his novel's setting and describes the various elements upon which he relied to bring its neighborhoods to life. He also elaborates on the complex and unique relationship between his main characters, discusses his childhood literary influences, and compares and contrasts writing with his "day job" in advertising.

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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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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