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May 25, 2010

Wendy Wax: THE ACCIDENTAL BESTSELLER

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In today's guest post, author Wendy Wax shares her current distraction... the beach.   Ah the beach - no matter how much technology we invent - nothing tops a beach chair, a good book, some sun and the sounds of the ocean.  I'm with you Wendy!
May 24, 2010

Book Clubs in the News

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No matter who you are and what you want to read, there is a book club out there for you.  Whether you need support through a tough time, have physical impairments, want to read and review books before they come out or are a House Republican, this month’s Book Club in the News feature has got you covered.  And yes, you read that right! Northwich Guardian:  Northwich Library starts reading therapy group
May 20, 2010

On Their Minds

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Today, regular contributor Denise Neary lets us in on a secret crush and highlights one of her favorite publishers and their engaging blog.  Helping children around the world to read and learn.  That’s the mission of Scholastic.
May 19, 2010

Tom Rob Smith: THE SECRET SPEECH

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In today's guest post, British author Tom Rob Smith (CHILD 44 and THE SECRET SPEECH) talks about the thinking and overthinking around writing "the second book".  And read on for a great quote from Lee Child about advice.
May 18, 2010

Authors Revisited

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Does your book club read the same author more than once?  In other words, let's say you loved Garth Stein's THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN.  When you see that he has a new release, in this case RAVEN STOLE THE MOON, (which is a re-release but stay with me)..
May 17, 2010

Top 5 Worst Places to Read

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OR Top 5 Excuses for Not Finishing My Book Club Book Last month I did a post called Top 5 Places to Read Your Book Club Book.  In that post I promised you a follow up with the top 5 worst places to read, so here goes: #1 - In (or on) a Moving Vehicle (especially if you're driving)...  (even at a stoplight)
May 14, 2010

Discussing THREE CUPS OF TEA

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Today's guest blogger Heather Johnson shares her book clubs' take on THREE CUPS OF TEA and the tea related outing that went with it.  Who says you can't combine a serious book with a fun outing?
May 13, 2010

Reading SHANGHAI GIRLS by Lisa See

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Years ago, when I owned an independent bookstore, we started several book clubs.  One of them, which was only known as the CBTB Main Book Club (the store was called Coffee Buy The Book) still lives on.  I haven't made it to a meeting in many months unfortunately, but I love the group and I try to keep up via email at least.&nbs
May 12, 2010

Carrie Adams: THE STEPMOTHER

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In today's post, guest blogger Carrie Adams, author of THE STEPMOTHER shares her Mother's Days musings on how hard it is to measure up the Hallmark version of Mom.  As a mom myself, I know where she's coming from.  Sometimes we cry over our failures, and sometimes over how amazing our kids have turned out...