The Survivors by Amanda Havard
In 1692, when witch trials gripped the community of Salem, Massachusetts, twenty-six children were accused as witches, exiled, and left for dead. Fourteen of them survived. The Survivors is the first installment of the tantalizing tales of the fourteen ill-fated Survivors and their descendants, who have been content in hiding for over three centuries. Isolated on a Montana mountainside, only Sadie, the rogue daughter, dares to abandon the family’s sacred hiding place. But no matter how far Sadie runs, something always pulls her back.
Chafie Press, LLC, $21.99, March 2011, ISBN#: 978-0-9833190-0-9
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2011 in New York City.
Under Fire by Margaret McLean
Named as one of “The Next Faces of Boston Crime Fiction†by the Boston Globe in 2010, Margaret McLean has burst onto the thriller scene with Under Fire. Drawing on her years of experience as a criminal prosecutor in Boston, McLean has crafted an exciting courtroom mystery that touches on some of the most controversial topics in the news today. Margaret McLean’s firsthand experience and extensive knowledge of the legal system make her uniquely suited to continue the courtroom thriller in the steps of such greats as John Grisham and Boston’s own Robert B. Parker. Under Fire is an exciting and fascinating read that will keep the reader guessing, while showing the ins and outs of a complex trial, and the problems and prejudices that exist in our legal system today.
Forge, $24.99, June 2011, ISBN#: 978-0-7653-2814-4
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2011 in New York City.
Big Bouffant by Kate Hosford
June 1, 2011 by Rob
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Annabelle doesn’t want the same boring hairstyle that all the other girls have. When she spies a picture of her grandma, she has the perfect idea: a big bouffant! But how can she make her style stand up? And will her classmates really be impressed with her daring ‘do?Â
Carolrhoda Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, $16.95, April 2011, ISBN#: 978-0-7613-5409-3
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2011 in New York City.
God Theories by Ken Ungerecht
June 1, 2011 by Rob
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Never discuss religion or politics, as the saying goes, if you want to keep the peace. But it’s clear that old adage hasn’t really been too effective. Prejudice, discrimination, intolerance, and wars—all in the name of God—have been an integral part of the human condition for at least as long as that condition has been recorded. But the price on these addictions is getting pretty steep. It could be the time has come when we will have to give them up. I don’t expect we’ll all quit cold turkey; but maybe some honest, open, sit-down heart-to-hearts might help to see us through. Maybe not, but if you think there’s half a chance, then I say, “Let’s start the conversation.”
AOT #269: Donna Leon Podcasts Drawing Conclusions
May 31, 2011 by Rob
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The winner of the CWA Macallan Silver Dagger for Fiction, among other awards, Donna Leon is the author of the international best-selling Commissario Guido Brunetti series. Leon discusses her new book Drawing Conclusions, the landmark twentieth novel in the celebrated series. “Leon’s twentieth novel starring Venetian police Commissario Guido Brunetti is one of her best… Leon’s popularity among mystery fans has grown steadily, but over the last several years, she has become a must-read for all those who favor character-driven crime stories.” -Bill Ott, Booklist (starred review)
($24.00) Grove/Atlantic ISBN #978-0-8021-1979-7.
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AOT #268: Paolo Giordano Podcasts The Solitude of Prime Numbers
May 23, 2011 by Rob
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Paolo Giordano, a professional physicist with a Ph.D. in Particle Physics, is the youngest-ever winner of Italy’s prestigious literary award, the Premio Strega, for his debut novel The Solitude of Prime Numbers. Giordano reads from and discusses the new paperback edition of the novel, a stunning meditation on loneliness, love, and what it means to be human. A prime number is a lonely thing. It can only be divided by itself or by one, and it never truly fits with another. Alice and Mattia are both “primes”-misfits haunted by early tragedies. When the two meet as teenagers, they recognize in each other a kindred, damaged spirit. Years later, a chance encounter reunites them and forces a lifetime of concealed emotion to the surface. But can two prime numbers ever find a way to be together?
($15.00) Penguin ISBN #978-0-14-311859-6. You can visit Paolo Giordano’s official web site as well.
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AOT #267: Jean Auel Podcasts The Land of Painted Caves
May 16, 2011 by Rob
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Jean Auel discusses The Land of Painted Caves, the highly anticipated sixth book in her Earth’s Children series. Continuing the story of Ayla and Jondalar, Auel combines her brilliant narrative skills and appealing characters with a remarkable re-creation of the way life was lived more than 25,000 years ago. The Land of Painted Caves, the culmination of the series, is an exquisite achievement by one of the world’s most beloved authors.
($30.00) Crown ISBN #978-0-517-58051-6. You can visit Jean Auel’s official web site as well.
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AOT #266: Gary Vaynerchuk Podcasts The Thank You Economy
May 9, 2011 by Rob
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Gary Vaynerchuk, the New York Times bestselling author of Crush It! and creator of Wine Library TV, discusses his new book The Thank You Economy. This bold and expansive look at the evolution of today’s marketplace reveals the essential factors defining and driving successful relationships between businesses and consumers. In this groundbreaking book, Vaynerchuk — one of Bloomberg Businessweek‘s “20 People Every Entrepreneur Should Follow” — looks beyond a numbers — based analysis to explore the value of social interactions in building our economy.
($24.99) HarperCollins ISBN #978-0-06-191418-8. You can visit Gary Vaynerchuk’s official web site as well.
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AOT #265: Mary Roach Podcasts Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
May 2, 2011 by Rob
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Mary Roach, “America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post), whose books include Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife, and Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex, discusses the new paperback edition of her latest book Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. As Roach has discovered, it’s possible to preview space without ever leaving Earth. From the space shuttle training toilet to a crash test of NASA’s new space capsule (cadaver filling in for astronaut), Roach takes us on a surreally entertaining trip into the science of life in space and space on Earth.
($15.95) W.W. Norton ISBN #978-0-393-33991-8. You can visit Mary Roach’s official web site as well.
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AOT #264: Frances Mayes Podcasts Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life
April 25, 2011 by Rob
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Frances Mayes, author of the New York Times bestsellers Under the Tuscan Sun and Bella Tuscany, discusses the new paperback edition of her book Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life. With more on the pleasures of life at her 13th-century house Bramasole, the delights and challenges of living in Italy day-to-day, and favorite recipes, Every Day in Tuscany lyrically chronicles Mayes’ continuing, two decades-long love affair with Tuscany’s people, art, cuisine, and lifestyle.
($15.00) Broadway ISBN #978-0-7679-2983-7. You can visit Frances Mayes’s official web site as well.
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“Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life†by Frances Mayes
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