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Interview: Lalita Tademy, author of Red River

Jan 5, 2007

January 5, 2007

Lalita Tademy, author of the critically acclaimed CANE RIVER, once again blends American history with stories of her ancestors in her latest book, RED RIVER.

Interview: Julia Navarro, author of The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud

Jan 5, 2007

January 5, 2007

Madrid-based journalist Julia Navarro's first attempt at writing fiction resulted in the international bestselling novel THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE HOLY SHROUD, which was recently translated from its original Spanish and released in the U.S.

Interview: Alan Campbell, author of Scar Night

Jan 5, 2007

January 5, 2007

Alan Campbell, a designer and programmer for the internationally bestselling video game Grand Theft Auto, has published his debut work of fiction, SCAR NIGHT. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Stephen Hubbard, Campbell describes the varied career paths that led him to writing the novel and explains how other fantasy heavyweights such as George R. R. Martin and Mervyn Peake have influenced his work.

Skybreaker
by Kenneth Oppel

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Skybreaker

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A legendary ghost ship. An incredible treasure. A death-defying adventure.

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A legendary ghost ship. An incredible treasure. A death-defying adventure.

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A legendary ghost ship. An incredible treasure. A death-defying adventure.

Forty years ago, the airship Hyperion vanished with untold riches in its hold. Now, accompanied by heiress Kate de Vries and a mysterious gypsy, Matt Cruse is determined to recover the ship and its treasures. But 20,000 feet above the Earth's surface, pursued by those who have hunted theHyperion since its disappearance, and surrounded by deadly high-altitude life forms, Matt and his companions soon find themselves fighting not only for the Hyperion—but for their very lives.

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

January 2007

Internationally bestselling author Nicholas Sparks explores the complexities of love -- how it survives time and heartbreak, and how it transforms us forever --- in this incredibly moving novel about a young couple whose commitment to one another is put to the test. 

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The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly

January 2007

New York Times bestselling author John Connolly takes his writing in an entirely new and imaginative direction with THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS, a rich, reflective exploration of children's fantasy worlds that is no less thrilling than Connolly's previous works. 

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The Uses of Enchantment by Heidi Julavits

January 2007

In 1985, West Salem teen Mary Veal goes missing after field hockey practice and turns up weeks later, seemingly unharmed and claiming amnesia but alluding to being abducted and raped. Or was she? In her latest novel, Heidi Julavits explores memory and time and how the tenuous lines between the two can get blurred.

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A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life by Jon Katz

January 2007

"Lifetime dogs are dogs we love in especially powerful, sometimes inexplicable ways." In this gripping and deeply touching book, bestselling author Jon Katz tells the story of his lifetime dog, Orson: a beautiful border collie who is intense, smart, crazy --- and unforgettable. 

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January 2007

Here's hoping your holiday season was filled with great reveling and good cheer, as well as a few good books. I was on the Outer Banks for the holidays where we had some sunny days with temperatures in the mid-60s and crystal clear skies. I happily sat on the deck reading away like it was summertime. It was a perfect break.

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