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December 2, 2005

Many people remember lines from books. I remember scenes that take place in places I know. One is in Stephen King's THE STAND where he writes about all the cars backed up in the Lincoln Tunnel with dead bodies in them. I drive into the city through the tunnel many days and that scene streams back into my consciousness as I drive through the white-tiled tube.

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November 2005

As we start our countdown to the holidays, we bring you an issue of FaithfulReader.com with a whole host of treasures.

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Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah

December 2005

As Christmas approaches, Joy Candellaro, recently divorced and estranged from her sister, decides to escape the turbulence of her life and boards a plane bound for the rural Northwest. But when the aircraft crashes and Joy miraculously survives, she makes a bold and desperate decision that will greatly impact her future.

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The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere

December 2005

Patricia and Mark Addison have long given up the hope of having a meaningful Christmas. But this year, Patricia's job as a social worker will lead her to a very special five-year-old. This heartwarming story of a couple numbed by grief and a little girl's love that rekindles the spark in their marriage will tug at your heartstrings. 

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Teacher Man: A Memoir by Frank McCourt

December 2005

In this final volume of his memoirs, following the heartbreaking ANGELA'S ASHES and 'TIS, Frank McCourt delightfully details his thirty years in the New York City school system, the many students whom he taught, and how this rewarding career shaped his second act as a writer. 

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Don't Know Much About Mythology by Kenneth C. Davis

December 2005

In his popular question-and-answer style, Kenneth C. Davis introduces and explains the great myths of the world, as well as the works of literature that have made them famous. He offers a starting point for further research and a lifelong love affair with the great mythic literatures of the world. 

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December 2005

If you are like me, you are caught up in the holidaze. My lists have lists, but somehow this year is calmer than others. I don't think I am more prepared. I do think I have made a pact with myself to just enjoy the season and not get myself frenzied. So far, with two weeks to go, it's working. Each night I am making time for personal reading, which is something I usually forego as the pace ramps up going into the holiday. It really makes a difference to just give myself those few minutes of escape!

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Interview: Peter Temple, author of Bad Debts

Nov 25, 2005

November 25, 2005

Bookreporter.com's Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight Team (Carol Fitzgerald, Joe Hartlaub and Wiley Saichek) interviewed acclaimed Australian novelist Peter Temple about his latest endeavors, BAD DEBTS and BLACK TIDE. Temple cites his interest in the law as the catalyst for this new series, and discusses elements of his own personality that are infused into that of his protagonist, Jack Irish. He also names his major literary influences, shares his initial reason for becoming a writer, and describes what he hopes American readers will learn from his books.

Interview: Douglas Preston, author of Tyrannosaur Canyon

Nov 25, 2005

November 25, 2005

Douglas Preston has collaborated with Lincoln Child on such novels as BRIMSTONE, THE RELIC and STILL LIFE WITH CROWS. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's contributing writer Roberta O'Hara, Preston talks about his latest solo release, TYRANNOSAUR CANYON, which showcases his lifelong interest in paleontology and his experiences working at the American Museum of Natural History. He discusses his penchant for reusing characters from previous works, explains why he incorporates greed into his fiction, and touches upon how he decides which story ideas will be pursued individually and which should be developed into joint novels.