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September 21, 2010

Susan Casey: THE WAVE

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Today's guest blogger is woman of many talents - she is not only the author of bestselling books but is also Editor-in-Chief of O, the Oprah Magazine.  In her latest book, THE WAVE, she takes the scientifc subject of 100 foot waves and goes personal, following both the scientists and the extreme surfers who follow the waves.  This kind of book may be a departure for your book club, but give it a try - I have found similar books (SHADOW DIVERS by Robert Kurson, for example) to be all the more compelling
September 20, 2010

Jeffrey Zaslow: THE GIRLS FROM AMES

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In today's post, guest blogger Jeffrey Zaslow talks about why a man chose to write about women's friendships, how that experience has changed him and how much he has enjoyed sharing the experience with book clubs all around the country.
September 17, 2010

October is National Reading Group Month!

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Never thought you'd have a month honoring and celebrating you, huh?  Well guess what... you do!
September 16, 2010

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

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In today's post, regular contributor Denise Neary urges us to support our local libraries the way they support us.  She reminds us of all the fantastic free services we can enjoy just for fun and all the vital services the library provides for those who desperately need them.
September 15, 2010

Charles Todd: An Impartial Witness

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Reviewing my email this morning, I expected to find a post from author Charles Todd about his latest book, AN IMPARTIAL WITNESS.  When I got a post from "Caroline" I was momentarily confused.  Of course with the fabulousness that is the internet, the mystery was quickly solved.  Charles Todd is actually the mother/son writing team of Charles and Caroline Todd.  Pretty cool.  So here's what Caroline had to say about her experiences and appreciation of book
September 14, 2010

River Jordan: THE MIRACLE OF MERCY LAND

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In today’s guest post, River Jordan, speaker, radio personality and author of THE MIRACLE OF MERCY LAND, SAINTS IN LIMBO and THE MESSENGER OF MAGNOLIA STREET  talks about how she became a writer and where her inspiration comes from.
September 13, 2010

Kristina Riggle: THE LIFE YOU’VE IMAGINED

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In today's guest post, author Kristina Riggle talks about what happens to her characters when the book is over... or does she?  And tonight at 7PM EST, catch Kristina's interview on the blog talk radio show: Book Club Girl On Air.
September 10, 2010

Discussing FINNY by Justin Kramon

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Regular Contributor Heather Johnson (Age 30+ ...
September 9, 2010

Got Some Hidden Writing Talent in Your Book Club?

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When your book club is discussing a hot new title  or the latest work of literary fiction are you thinking to yourself - "You know... I think I could do that...
September 8, 2010

International Literacy Day 2010

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What better group of people to celebrate International Literacy Day than a group of readers like you?  If you have book club this week or next, perhaps you'll want to take a moment to discuss how lucky we are to have access to books and the ability to read.&nb