August 2010
Doug Lee is not your typical vampire. He is short, overweight, and feeds on the blood of cows. It doesn’t help that he can’t score with any high school girl, especially the new exchange student, or that the host of “Vampire Hunters” is desperate to hunt him down to improve ratings.
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I know summer really doesn't end until late September on the calendar, but with Labor Day fast approaching, you just can't help but say goodbye...and wonder where it all went! When the kids start going back to school and regular routines settle back in, you just have to say, "Well, that was fun!" Even the weather here in the Northeast has turned a bit, from sticky humidity to some cooler, crisper days. The recent rain was nice, especially for my gardens, but it's starting to overstay its welcome.
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August 27, 2010, 437 voters
Today marks the 14th anniversary of Bookreporter.com. Whoa. How did that happen? I feel like it was a moment ago when we hosted our launch party at our offices. I remember it well since we had some family and friends on hand all sweltering away with us, as we had forgotten that the air conditioning kicked off at 5:30 and it was a really hot night.
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August 26, 2010
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A sad and happy moment this week as CROSSFIRE by Dick Francis and Felix Francis hits the Southern list, Dick's firs posthumous bestseller. Dick passed away in February after a career as horse jockey and penning more than 40 international bestsellers, typically set in the salacious stalls of the horse racing circuit. Dick's son, Felix, had been a collaborator on recent hits and will now carry the torch.
August 24, 2010
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August 2010
Twelve-year-old Hope's life is turned upside down when her older sister, Lizzie, becomes an elective mute and is institutionalized after trying to kill herself. Throughout the course of this lyrical and heartbreaking narrative, readers and Hope discover that the mother is prostituting Lizzie, and it’s up to Hope to bring the truth to light to save her sister.
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August 20, 2010
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Durham University in England has launched a
Harry Potter class. Seriously.
Idris Elba, a versatile actor and veteran of grit ("The Wire") AND comedy ("The Office") will be the new Alex Cross from James Patterson's popular series. He picks up for Morgan Freeman.
