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October 3, 2008

Bookreporter.com Newsletter

October 3, 2008

This Week on Bookreporter.com

And the Answer Is.....

Now in Stores: THE LUCKY ONE by Nicholas Sparks

Bookreporter.com Talks to Alex Kava, Author of EXPOSED

Bookreporter.com Talks to Beverly Barton, Author of COLD HEARTED
Bookreporter.com Talks to Ad Hudler, Author of MAN OF THE HOUSE

New Featured Suspense/Thriller Author: M.J. Rose, Author of THE MEMORIST

Featured Suspense/Thriller Author: Katherine Neville, Author of THE FIRE

New Featured Mystery Mayhem Author: Christopher Fowler, Author of THE VICTORIA VANISHES

New Featured Romantic Suspense Author: Carla Neggers, Author of COLD PURSUIT

Featured Southern Writers Author: James Villas, Author of DANCING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY
Special Contest: Win an Advance Copy of DARK PURSUIT, Brandilyn Collins's New Thriller
This Week's Graphic Novel Reviews
Now Available in Paperback: OLIVE KITTERIDGE by Elizabeth Strout

Now in Stores: PLAYING DEAD by Allison Brennan

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And the Answer Is.....

I am pleased to share that we have three author interviews running this week. And unlike what we have seen in the presidential and vice-presidential debates, the authors actually answer the questions that they are asked. Imagine that! As you know, I really do not like politics, but there are times when I watched the debates and I thought that maybe these folks can play "Jeopardy!" next. They can get a topic and say, "Economy for $200." Then they can answer something like "What is a problem that America faces?" Then the question can be resolved with a question instead of an answer! This might help.

Speaking of economics, I had something interesting happen this week, which I think many of you who are parents can relate to. My older son Greg was coming over to the office to work. I met up with him outside his dorm, and we walked back to my office. On the way I saw a Starbucks and decided that I would love a Passion Iced Tea Lemonade. Greg said if we went to the Starbucks near his dorm I could get a discount. So we turned back two blocks. On the way he asked me for my Starbucks card to pay and decided he wanted a drink too. I told him I thought my card only had $4.40 on it. So I handed him my AMEX to reload it with $20 more in case he needed that. So the drink that would have cost me, let’s say, $3.75 then ran me $3.75 x 2 = $7.50 and a reload on my AMEX. But I was told I saved money. I think that Greg can go from Fordham right to Washington!

As you know, turquoise is my favorite color. The other night, my son Cory asked me if I knew what color was added to blue to make the color turquoise. I had no idea. He said, "Copper." As he told me this, he was looking at a terrific book, ONE MILLION THINGS: A Visual Encyclopedia, that I had brought home for him. By the way, since my office at the house has two copper walls and two turquoise ones, now I know why the colors work so well together. Another book for those of you who love factoids is HOW THE STATES GOT THEIR SHAPES by Mark Stein. I always wondered about that. I also wonder how decisions are made about time zones. Are people of different sides of the street in different time zones anywhere? Questions like these evoke memories of Charles Kuralt's "On the Road" segments.

This weekend Banned Books Week wraps up. Last weekend I got an interesting note about banned books from Cristina, one of our readers. "I went to a bookstore with my mother's cousin who has just arrived from Cuba. You should have seen her face! She walked down the aisles and by the tables filled with the books, telling me which books she had read. I was surprised because many books are banned in Cuba and wanted to know how she got a hold of books like ANIMAL FARM, for example. She told me that she was able to read many books because she would 'borrow' them for the night and give them back by the next morning. Imagine books that are 200 or 300 pages and having to devour them in one night! She said that there were always people waiting for the few copies they had and that they were scared to be caught with books that were not approved or were banned by the regime. Then today when I went to Books and Books and saw their display of Banned Books it really hit me....How lucky we truly are that we can read anything we want and that we can voice our opinions against people who want to ban certain books." Lots to think about there.

We are launching three new features this week. Our first is for suspense/thriller writer M.J. Rose, whose new novel, THE MEMORIST, will be in stores on October 28th. Many of you already know M.J.’s work. This is the second book in her Reincarnationist series that began last year with THE REINCARNATIONIST. In this book, a woman haunted by memories of a past life embarks on an unforgettable journey. The pre-pub buzz on this one has been just wonderful! We have 10 copies of THE MEMORIST to give away to readers who would like to preview the book and comment about it. If you are interested, please fill out this form by Friday, October 10th.

We are also launching a new feature for Carla Neggers and her latest romantic suspense novel, COLD PURSUIT. You may remember the contest we hosted on Bookreporter.com this past spring for THE ANGEL. Neggers certainly knows how to tell an intriguing story. We have 10 copies of COLD PURSUIT to give away to readers who would like to preview the book and comment about it. If you are interested, please fill out this form by Friday, October 10th.

Last but certainly not least, Christopher Fowler is our newest Mystery Mayhem author. In THE VICTORIA VANISHES, the latest installment in his Peculiar Crimes Unit series, a team of detectives must get to the bottom of a string of some very unusual murders. We have 10 copies of THE VICTORIA VANISHES to give away to readers who would like to preview the book and comment about it. If you are interested, please fill out this form by Friday, October 10th.

I realized the other day that I use more cookbooks during the fall and winter months than other times during the year. As the leaves fall, I find myself paging through cookbooks for ideas of something to make for dinner, and I am more likely to experiment with cooking. Our poll this week asks about cookbooks. “Do you use cookbooks when you are preparing meals?” And “On average, how many nights a week do you prepare dinner?” Our question is “What is your favorite cookbook?” In our house my husband cooks during the week since I rarely am home before 8 and I cook on weekends. Though I have a whole closet full of cookbooks (I devour them like novels), if I grab a cookbook, quickly, it’s usually one of the Silver Palate ones. I actually honed my skills cooking with these when I first got married, so some of my old favorite recipes are in them. My only dilemma is that I usually am trying to remember WHICH book what recipe is in!

This week we have two great prizes in our Word of Mouth contest. Five readers each will win a copy of THE BRASS VERDICT by Michael Connelly and HARDLY KNEW HER: Stories by Laura Lippman. Tell us what you are reading and rate the titles 1-5 by noon on October 17th to ensure that you are in the running to win these books.

Laura Lippman is the Guest of Honor next weekend at Bouchercon (pronounced Bowshercon for those of you who are wondering), the annual mystery convention that is being held in Baltimore. I am headed down there on Wednesday and will be there until Sunday morning. I am looking forward to catching up with my author and publishing pals. More on this next week!

My sister lives in the Atlanta area and has been having a lot of trouble getting gas for her car. Others of you in the Southeast have shared similar tales. As much as I love to shop in independent bookstores, moments like this do remind us that Amazon Prime, where you pay just $79 a year for unlimited two-day shipping, makes a lot of sense. Since we do not have an Indie close to the house, we balance our shopping between stores and Amazon, thus Prime does come in very handy. You can sign up for Amazon Prime here.

I hired an assistant for me at the office who started this week, Stephanie Shapoff. I am thrilled to have her on board since the company has grown dramatically over these past years. That, coupled with my travel, means I definitely need an anchor back in the office. She already made lots of piles go away!

Hmmm….I think it’s just about time to get the house decked out for Halloween. I go a bit out of control over this. Also, we need a theme for the tree that we build for charity each year at the local environmental center. We have been doing this for about 13 years now. Anyone with an idea? I confess that this year we are stumped.

Have a great week…happy reading…


Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
 

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Now in Stores: THE LUCKY ONE by Nicholas Sparks

THE LUCKY ONE by Nicholas Sparks (Fiction)
When Marine veteran Logan Thibault decides to find the woman in the picture he discovered during his third tour of duty in Iraq, it's partly because that photo appears to have kept him safe in the deadliest of war experiences. When he comes face to face with the lovely Elizabeth, his unwitting lucky charm, he realizes the quest is more complicated than he ever could have dreamed. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.

-Click here to read an excerpt from THE LUCKY ONE.

 
Click here to read a review of THE LUCKY ONE.

 

Bookreporter.com Talks to Alex Kava, Author of EXPOSED

EXPOSED, the sixth installment in bestselling author Alex Kava's series featuring FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell, finds its protagonist tracking a serial murderer --- whose weapon of choice is a deadly virus --- all the while quarantined inside a government biosafety containment hospital. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Joe Hartlaub, Kava describes the real-life people and events that inspired elements of the book's plot, and explains how her experiences in previous careers impact her ability to write novels. She also shares details about her creative process --- including writing and research schedules, test readers and remedies for writer’s block --- and discusses her current projects, which include a work of nonfiction and the next book in the series.

EXPOSED by Alex Kava (Thriller)
Agent Maggie O'Dell and Assistant Director Cunningham believe they're responding to a threat made at Quantico. Instead they walk into a trap. Before they realize it, they’ve both been exposed to a killer who can strike at anyone, anytime, and no one can predict who might be next…until it’s too late. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.

-Click here to read a review of EXPOSED.
-Click here to read an excerpt from EXPOSED.

 

Click here to read our interview with Alex Kava.


 
Bookreporter.com Talks to Beverly Barton, Author of COLD HEARTED

Bookreporter.com's Donna Volkenannt recently spoke with Beverly Barton, the award-winning and bestselling author of over 60 novels, including the newly-released romantic suspense COLD HEARTED. In this interview, Barton explains how the "steel magnolias" in her life acted as inspiration for the book's strong female protagonist, and elaborates on the story's themes of family and loyalty. She also discusses the difficulties of writing from a villain's point of view, lists some of her favorite books and authors, and shares details about future projects, including the 2009 release of her next book, SILENT KILLER.

COLD HEARTED by Beverly Barton (Romantic Suspense)
Rick Carson is the agent assigned to investigate the death of Senator Daniel Price. Topping the list of suspects is Jordan Price, the Senator’s much younger and extremely beautiful wife. As Rick’s probe gets closer to the truth, the suspense heats up --- and so does his attraction to the wealthy widow. Reviewed by Donna Volkenannt.

-Click here to read a review of COLD HEARTED.
-Click here to read an excerpt from COLD HEARTED.

 

Click here to read our interview with Beverly Barton.

 
Bookreporter.com Talks to Ad Hudler, Author of MAN OF THE HOUSE
Journalist, author and stay-at-home dad Ad Hudler recently published his fourth work of fiction, MAN OF THE HOUSE --- the sequel to the critically acclaimed HOUSEHUSBAND. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Carol Fitzgerald and Wiley Saichek, Hudler discusses the book's hugely autobiographical elements and explains how --- despite his initial hesitation --- the act of blogging aids his writing process. He also gives his two cents on gender stereotypes, offers advice to fellow househusbands and shares details on his next undertaking, which is humorous essays.

MAN OF THE HOUSE by Ad Hudler (Fiction)
Lincoln Menner has been more than satisfied being a househusband and his daughter's main caretaker for years. But has he lost something in the process? As he compulsively tracks hurricanes headed for his Florida home, he learns that their erratic path is called "wobbling." Linc's life also wobbles as he veers off course, in this delightfully entertaining and warmhearted tale. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.

-Click here to read a review of MAN OF THE HOUSE.
-Click here to read an excerpt from MAN OF THE HOUSE.
-Visit Ad Hudler's official website, www.AdHudler.com.

 

Click here to read our interview with Ad Hudler.


 

New Featured Suspense/Thriller Author: M.J. Rose, Author of THE MEMORIST

M.J. Rose is the international bestselling author of 10 novels, including THE REINCARNATIONIST and three titles in the Butterfield Institute series: THE HALO EFFECT, THE DELILAH COMPLEX and THE VENUS FIX. In THE MEMORIST, Rose's riveting follow-up to THE REINCARNATIONIST, a strange letter sets a woman on a journey to unlock the mystery of who she once was. THE MEMORIST will be available in stores on October 28th.

We have 10 copies of THE MEMORIST to give away to readers who would like to preview the book and comment about it. If you are interested, please fill out this form by Friday, October 10th.

-Click here to read M.J. Rose’s bio.
-Visit M.J. Rose's official website, www.MJRose.com.
-Visit M.J. Rose's two blogs, Buzz, Balls & Hype and Backstory.

More about THE MEMORIST:
As a child, Meers Logan was haunted by memories of another time and place, always accompanied by the faint strains of elusive music. Now the hand of the past has reached out again. Determined to unlock the mystery of who she once was, Meers travels to Vienna. With each step, she comes closer to remembering the connections between a clandestine reincarnationist society; the lost Memory Flute linked to Ludwig van Beethoven and rumored to open the door to the past; and to David Weiss, a journalist who knows all too well how the past affects the future.

 

Click here to read more about M.J. Rose and THE MEMORIST.


 
Featured Suspense/Thriller Author: Katherine Neville, Author of THE FIRE
Twenty years ago, Katherine Neville’s groundbreaking bestseller THE EIGHT rewrote the rules of international suspense. Now a thrilling new chapter of this riveting saga begins in THE FIRE, which will be available on October 14th. Steeped in stunning history, enchanted settings, baffling riddles and unforgettable characters, THE FIRE presents a multilayered puzzle of infinite complexity and global importance.

-Click here to read a second excerpt from THE FIRE.
-Click here to read Katherine Neville’s bio.
-Click here to see Katherine Neville's backlist.
-Click here to read critical praise for THE FIRE.
-Visit Katherine Neville's official website, www.KatherineNeville.com.
-Click here to see our advance copy winners.

More about THE FIRE:
Katherine Neville’s groundbreaking novel, THE EIGHT, dazzled audiences more than 20 years ago and set the literary stage for the epic thriller. A quest for a mystical chess service that once belonged to Charlemagne, it spans two centuries and three continents, and intertwines historic and modern plots, archaeological treasure hunts, esoteric riddles and puzzles encrypted with clues from the ancient past. Now the electrifying global adventure continues, in Neville’s long anticipated sequel: THE FIRE.

 

Click here to read more about Katherine Neville and THE FIRE.


 

New Featured Mystery Mayhem Author: Christopher Fowler, Author of THE VICTORIA VANISHES

Christopher Fowler is the acclaimed author of the award-winning FULL DARK HOUSE and WHITE CORRIDOR, among other novels. In THE VICTORIA VANISHES, his newest Peculiar Crimes Unit mystery releasing on October 28th, detectives Arthur Bryant and John May must stop a lonely hearts killer targeting middle-aged women at some of England’s most well-known pubs.

We have 10 copies of THE VICTORIA VANISHES to give away to readers who would like to preview the book and comment about it. If you are interested, please fill out this form by Friday, October 10th.

-Click here to read Christopher Fowler’s bio.
-Visit Christopher Fowler’s official website, www.ChristopherFowler.co.uk.

More about THE VICTORIA VANISHES:
A lonely hearts killer is targeting middle-aged women at some of England’s most well-known pubs --- including one torn down 80 years ago. What’s more, Detective Arthur Bryant happened to see one of the victims only moments before her death at the pub that doesn’t exist. Now, with the public on the verge of panic and their superiors determined to shut the Peculiar Crimes Unit down for good, Detectives Bryant and May must rise to the occasion.

 
Click here to read more about Christopher Fowler and THE VICTORIA VANISHES.

 

New Featured Romantic Suspense Author: Carla Neggers, Author of COLD PURSUIT

Carla Neggers is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels, including THE ANGEL and TEMPTING FATE. In COLD PURSUIT, her new romantic suspense title releasing on October 28th, a Secret Service agent and a recovering Special Forces soldier must put aside their mutual qualms when they are asked to locate a missing teenager.

We have 10 copies of COLD PURSUIT to give away to readers who would like to preview the book and comment about it. If you are interested, please fill out this form by Friday, October 10th.

-Click here to read Carla Neggers’s bio.
-Visit Carla Neggers’s official website, www.CarlaNeggers.com.

More about COLD PURSUIT:
A number of prominent figures have been killed under mysterious circumstances in the past year. All unconnected. But when an esteemed U.S. ambassador is slain in a questionable hit-and-run in Washington, D.C. and his stepdaughter vanishes mere hours later in the mountains of northern New England, suspicions are raised by a Secret Service agent and a recovering Special Forces soldier.

 
Click here to read more about Carla Neggers and COLD PURSUIT.

 
Featured Southern Writers Author: James Villas, Author of DANCING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY
James Villas is the award-winning author of more than a dozen cookbooks and books on food, including MY MOTHER’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN and THE GLORY OF SOUTHERN COOKING. In DANCING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY, his fiction debut releasing on September 30th, Villas tells a story about the places and people that stay with us, the courage it takes to live in the present and the endless ways life can surprise us, over and over again.

-Click here to read a third excerpt from DANCING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY.
-Click here to read James Villas’s bio.
-Click here to see James Villas's backlist.
-Click here to read critical praise for DANCING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY.
-Click here to find out how you can enter James Villas’s Country Cookin’ Contest, sponsored by KensingtonBooks.com.
-Click here to see our advance copy winners.

More about DANCING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY:
DANCING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY by Beard Award-winning author, journalist and quintessential southerner James Villas is a beguiling first novel featuring an unforgettable heroine, Ella Dubose --- the kind of Southern lady Tennessee Williams peppered plays with. This rich novel is a warm, witty and poignant story of passion, friendship and family set against the lush, mellow backdrop of the South Carolina Lowcountry. It's as refreshing as a mint julep on a wrap-around porch!

 
Click here to read more about James Villas and DANCING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY.

 
Special Contest: Win an Advance Copy of DARK PURSUIT, Brandilyn Collins's New Thriller
We’re celebrating the upcoming release of DARK PURSUIT --- Brandilyn Collins’s new thriller in which a young woman must seek the aide of her estranged grandfather after making a grisly discovery --- with a special contest. We have 100 advance copies of DARK PURSUIT to give away to readers who would like to preview the book and comment about it on their favorite blog and/or online retail outlet. DARK PURSUIT will be available in stores on December 1st. Enter between now and Friday, October 31st by filling out the form found here.

More about DARK PURSUIT:
Novelist Darell Brooke lived for his title as King of Suspense --- until an auto accident left him unable to concentrate. Two years later, reclusive and bitter, he wants one thing: to plot a new novel and regain his reputation.

Kaitlan Sering, his 22-year-old granddaughter, once lived for drugs. After she stole from Darell, he cut her off. Now she’s rebuilding her life. But in Kaitlan’s town two women have been murdered, and she is about to discover a third. She’s even more shocked to realize the culprit is her boyfriend, Craig, the police chief’s son.

-Click here to read more about DARK PURSUIT.
-Click here to read an excerpt from DARK PURSUIT.

 
Click here for more details about the contest and how to enter.

 
This Week's Graphic Novel Reviews
DEMO by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan
Seemingly ordinary kids begin to learn they are anything but normal in this collection of 12 short stories. Each of these young adults has a special gift, whether they want it or not, that allows them to do superhuman things and that they must somehow come to terms with. Reviewed by John Hogan.

COMIC BOOK TATTOO edited by Rantz A. Hoseley
Ethereal songstress Tori Amos lends her lyrics and inspiration to this gigantic collection from some of the top creators in the field today. Writers and artists use over 50 of Amos’s works as a building block for incredible ventures into the imagination. Reviewed by John Hogan.

 
Click here to see all our graphic novel reviews and features.

 
Now Available in Paperback: OLIVE KITTERIDGE by Elizabeth Strout
OLIVE KITTERIDGE by Elizabeth Strout (Fiction)
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Strout binds together 13 rich, luminous narratives into a book with the heft of a novel, through the presence of one larger-than-life, unforgettable character: Olive Kitteridge. These are penetrating tales of the human soul in trouble --- sometimes despairing, sometimes redeemed. Elizabeth Strout, in her lambent prose and amazing humanity, offers us one of modern literature's richest characters and profound insights into the human condition.

-Click here to read the discussion guide for OLIVE KITTERIDGE.

 
Click here to read more about OLIVE KITTERIDGE.

 

Now in Stores: PLAYING DEAD by Allison Brennan

PLAYING DEAD by Allison Brennan (Romantic Suspense)
A man trapped on death row who is innocent of murder. A daughter forever scarred by the betrayal of her father. A killer on the loose who delights in the senseless suffering of others...

New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan has penned a pulse-stopping conclusion to her chilling Prison Break series that will leave readers begging for more.

 

Click here to read more about PLAYING DEAD.

 

This Week's Reviews 

EXIT MUSIC by Ian Rankin (Mystery)
It has been over 20 years since Ian Rankin introduced readers to Detective Inspector John Rebus, an extraordinary policeman fighting crime in the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland. Sadly, the end of an era has come, as has the career of John Rebus. EXIT MUSIC is his swan song, and, as with everything Rebus does, he does a bang-up job of it. Reviewed by Kate Ayers.

-Click here to read an excerpt from EXIT MUSIC.

THE DARKER SIDE by Cody McFadyen (Thriller)
A lie, a long-ago affair, a dark desire --- everyone has secrets they take to the grave. No one knew that better than FBI special agent Smoky Barrett. But what secret was a very private young woman keeping that led to her very public murder? And what kind of killer was so driven and so brazenly daring that he’d take her life on a commercial airliner 30,000 feet in midair, a killer so accomplished that he’d leave only a small souvenir behind? Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.

-Click here to read an excerpt from THE DARKER SIDE.
-Visit Cody McFadyen's official website, www.CodyMcFadyen.com.

GOLDENGROVE by Francine Prose (Fiction)
At the center of Francine Prose's profoundly moving new novel is a young girl facing the consequences of sudden loss after the death of her sister. As her parents drift toward their own risky consolations, 13-year-old Nico is left alone to grope toward understanding and clarity, falling into a seductive, dangerous relationship with her sister's enigmatic boyfriend. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.

HOT MAHOGANY: A Stone Barrington Novel by Stuart Woods (Thriller)
When the owner of an antique mahogany secretary worth millions is beaten to the point of amnesia, the secretary is stolen and a variety of parties appear to be viable suspects, attorney and former NYPD detective Stone Barrington has his hands full trying to locate not only the secretary but the culprit who will stop at nothing in his or her quest for ownership of this piece of art. Reviewed by Amie Taylor.

THE GYPSY MORPH: The Genesis of Shannara, Book 3 by Terry Brooks (Fantasy)
THE GYPSY MORPH is the final installment in Terry Brooks’s Genesis of Shannara trilogy (following ARMAGEDDON'S CHILDREN and THE ELVES OF CINTRA). Set in a post-apocalyptic United States, armies of Demons and once-men seek out and destroy all remnants of civilization and humanity as they strive to lead the powers of the Void over the forces of light. Reviewed by Stephen Hubbard.

A COUNTRY CALLED HOME by Kim Barnes (Fiction)
Thomas Deracotte and his new and pregnant wife, Helen, leave Connecticut to live off the land in the wilds of Idaho. Although Thomas is an M.D., he desires only to fish. The realities of living in isolation prey on Helen, setting off a sequence of events in which their future is shaped, for worse and for better. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.

REAGAN: THE HOLLYWOOD YEARS by Marc Eliot (Biography)
Ronald Reagan was a self-created man, a one-off legend of the 20th century. In this book we see that he was self-created many times and, true to his aw-shucks cowboy style, always attributed each re-creation to The Big Guy looking out for him. It was a style he learned in Hollywood where, after many Grade-B hero roles, he became the man in the white hat. Reviewed by Barbara Bamberger Scott.

THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO by Steven Galloway (Fiction)
Reading THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO isn’t quite like remembering where you were when John F. Kennedy was assassinated, or when the FLQ crisis briefly gripped Canada in martial law, or when the horror of 9/11 stopped the whole world in its tracks. But for a nanosecond of history back in 1992, news cameras captured the bizarre and poignant scene of a cellist, attired in full concert dress, playing alone amid the ruins of Sarajevo. Reviewed by Pauline Finch.

 
Read this week's reviews here.

 

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Those who are subscribed to the Bookreporter.com newsletter by October 31, 2008 automatically are entered in our Monthly Newsletter Contest. This month one winner will be selected to win the following five books: THE BRASS VERDICT by Michael Connelly, BURN OUT by Marcia Muller, THE GATE HOUSE by Nelson DeMille, A MOST WANTED MAN by John le Carre and TESTIMONY by Anita Shreve. Holly from Dartmouth, MA
was last month's newsletter winner. She won AMERICAN WIFE by Curtis Sittenfeld, THE BOOK OF LIES by Brad Meltzer, FIRST DAUGHTER by Eric Van Lustbader, THE GIVEN DAY by Dennis Lehane and THE LUCKY ONE by Nicholas Sparks.

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