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A New Look for Our Newsletter |
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Dear Reader:
September always brings new beginnings. For us, this includes a new look for our newsletter. We are making this change for two reasons: 1) As we have grown we need a more sophisticated signup system that was easier to manage and 2) we want to be able to share book covers and author photos with you as part of the newsletter. If you are running an older model of computer or browser that does not support these graphics, our technology should recognize this and deliver a text-only version to you. If somehow we missed delivering the right version to you, or if you would prefer to have a text only link, please go the bottom of this newsletter and change your preferences. You will receive our next mailing in the new version.
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During our vacation hiatus these past two weeks I read through a stack of books. They were wonderful company during the five days of rain on the beach in North Carolina! Among the titles I enjoyed were NIGHTS IN RODANTHE by Nicholas Sparks (after all, I was in North Carolina!), THE CRUSH by Sandra Brown (coming in October), FOUR BLIND MICE by James Patterson (coming in November), GARDEN OF FAITH by Lynne Hinton and WHO KILLED TIFFANY JONES by Mavis Kaye (solve the mystery and you win $10,000!).
Over 150 books are being published about the events of 9/11. Over the past few weeks many of them have come into our offices. This week we share a look at fourteen titles that we thought told the story of this tragic event. I was surprised to see in this week's poll that 46% of you said you had no interest in reading any 9/11 titles. Before you completely turn them off, I urge you to look through our feature. If you would prefer something more uplifting, think about trying THE DAY THE WORLD CAME TO TOWN: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim Defede. This was my favorite book --- about the town in Newfoundland that played host to the 38 international flights that landed there on 9/11 bringing over 6,000 passengers from 40 countries ---a very inspirational story. |
9/11 Remembered
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Clancy Takes Jack Ryan Back to the Beginning |
RED RABBIT by Tom Clancy (Espionage/thriller)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
In the early years of Jack Ryan's career with the CIA a papal ultimatum triggers a race to save the life of John Paul the Second and the balance of world power. |
Read a review of RED RABBIT, as well as an excerpt
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Publisher's Pick |
THE SHADOW DANCER by Margaret Coel
Even the most astute mystery aficiando will be surprised by the ending in the THE SHADOW DANCER, by Margaret Coel, the "female Tony Hillerman" -- Publisher's Weekly
Margaret Coel's mysteries "shouldn't be missed by anyone interested in either new trends in mystery writing or contemporary Indian culture. She's a master at both." -- Tony Hillerman
". . . a vivid voice for the West" -- Dallas Morning News |
For more information, go to: THE SHADOW DANCER
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A Cave Exploration Turns Hostage in LABYRINTH |
LABYRINTH by Mark Sullivan (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
Claustrophobic caves are the setting for a frantic search for kidnapped explorers and a valuable moon rock that could prove to be the answer to the world's energy crisis. For more about Mark Sullivan, go to www.MarkTSullivan.com |
Click here for a review of LABYRINTH and an excerpt
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Author Talk: Dora Levy Mossanen |
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Dora Levy Mossanen, the author of HAREM --- a seductive and intriguing journey from the humble Persian Jewish quarter to the fascinating world of shahs, soothsayers, eunuchs, and sultanas --- shares background on her book. For more on Dora, go to DoraLevyMossanen.com |
Click here to read an interview with Dora Levy Mossanen
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Reviews -- 13 New Titles |
THE ART OF DECEPTION by Ridley Pearson (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
DISTANT SHORES by Kristin Hannah (Women's Fiction)
Reviewed by Eileen Zimmerman Nicol
FAKING IT by Jennifer Crusie (Humor)
Reviewed by Barbara Lipkien Gershenbaum
FLIGHT OF THE SWAN by Rosario Ferre (Historical Fiction)
Reviewed by Barbara Lipkien Gershenbaum
THE GRAVE MAURICE: A Richard Jury Novel by Martha Grimes (suspense)
Reviewed by Ann Bruns and excerpted.
HIGH WATER by Lynn Hightower (Mystery)
Reviewed by Kate Ayers
IN THE WALLED GARDENS by Anahita Firouz (Fiction)
Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman and excerpted.
LABYRINTH by Mark Sullivan (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub and excerpted.
PEACE LIKE A RIVER by Leif Enger (Fiction)
Reviewed by Rob Cline
RAINFALL by Barry Eisler (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
RED RABBIT by Tom Clancy (Espionage/thriller)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
STONE KISS by Faye Kellerman (Mystery)
Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman
THE WALKAWAY by Scott Phillips (Fiction)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub |
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Word of Mouth --- What You're Reading |
Tell us what books YOU are reading and loving, or even those you don't, and you could win a copy of COASTLINERS by Joanne Harris. Send your replies to WordOfMouth@bookreporter.com.
Last week's most popular WOM picks were:
THE HOUR BEFORE DARK by Douglas Clegg
THE LOVELY BONES by Alice Sebold
THE ART OF DECEPTION by Ridley Pearson
THE EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK by Stephen L. Carter |
Need more details on how to participate in Word of Mouth? Click here.
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Newsletter Contest -- Win 5 Books |
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Every month, one subscriber to the Bookreporter.com newsletter wins 5 free hardcover books! This month's selection includes COASTLINERS by Joanne Harris, DECEMBER 6 by Martin Cruz Smith, FROM A BUICK 8 by Stephen King, NIGHTS IN RODANTHE by Nick Sparks, SHRINK RAP by Robert B.Parker. |
Click here for rules and details.
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Have a great week. Enjoy these last summer weekends.
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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