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January 24, 2013

Courtney Santo, author of The Roots of the Olive Tree on Advice for Book Clubs

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By Courtney Santo
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 Courtney Santo is the author of The Roots of the Olive Tree. A book about the five generations of Keller women who live in the same house in the same secluded olive grove. This novel captures the joys and sorrows of a family and the love, secrets, disappointments, jealousies and forgiveness that tie generations to one other. In this blog, Courtney talks about her experiences meeting with book clubs and the tips she gives them to have an amazing visit with an author.

Author Talk: Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker

Jan 24, 2013

Jennifer Chiaverini takes a break from her bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series to pen MRS. LINCOLN’S DRESSMAKER, which chronicles the friendship between Mary Todd Lincoln and Elizabeth Keckley, a slave who earned her freedom through her skill with a needle and thread. In this interview, Chiaverini talks about her inspiration for the book, which is her first stand-alone historical novel. She also explains why the First Lady remains an enigma, despite the volumes of historical and psychological research devoted to her; describes the bond --- and eventual falling out --- between Mary and Elizabeth; and pinpoints what it is about the antebellum and Civil War eras that especially intrigue her as a writer.

Jeffrey Glassberg

Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine.

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Jeffrey Glassberg
Eleanor & Park
by Rainbow Rowell - Fiction, Romance, Young Adult 13+

Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits --- smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you’ll remember your own first love --- and just how hard it pulled you under.

The Lives We Lost
by Megan Crewe - Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Young Adult 12+

Books to Fall in Love With 2013

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Still stuck on what to buy your Valentine? We have the answer --- and it's all about books! Recently we gave readers the chance to win one of our five Bookreporter.com Valentine's Day prize packages, which included one copy of each of our featured books and some delicious Ghirardelli chocolate. Even if you weren't a winner, we encourage you to take a look at our feature and see which of our titles you would like to give to your Valentine --- or yourself.

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Mind Games
by Kiersten White - Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Young Adult 13+
Pivot Point
by Kasie West - Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult 13+
Maggot Moon
Written Sally Gardner and illustrated by Julian Crouch - Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult 10+

Interview: Mark Seigel, author of Sailor Twain

Jan 23, 2013

Mentioned by several media outlets (including GNR) as one of the best graphic novels of 2012, Sailor Twain is a mesmerizing and haunting story. Writer and artist Mark Siegel spent years creating the story, while also serving as publisher of First Second Books. We went behind the scenes with Mark to see what led to the creation of this starkly beautiful mermaid tale.