That Summer Read Along: Week 1
It’s not too late to join in the That Summer Read Along! Today we’re discussing chapters 1-7, ably led by this week’s moderator, Christina. You can also scroll back through this week’s posts on the Read Along page to see pictures of Herne Hill now and then, a portrait that almost perfectly matches the portrait…
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The one up side to an eight hour delay at Birmingham airport? (Other than the Starbucks right next to my gate.) Lots of time to read. And I mean lots of time to read. I finally had time to read two very different advance copies of upcoming books: — Iona Grey, Letters to the Lost.…
Read MoreSigned copies of MANZANILLA
If you want a signed copy of The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla, there are four ways to go about it…. 1) Order from The Poisoned Pen Bookstore. They have a stock of signed copies winging their way from New York to Arizona right now, and, as soon as those signed books arrive at the…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Pink XI!
It’s here! The eleventh book in the Pink Carnation series, The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla, appears in stores (or on your e-reader) today. Here’s the official blurb: In the latest Pink Carnation novel from national bestselling author Lauren Willig, rumors spreading among the ton turn deadly as a young couple unites to solve a…
Read MoreOne day until THE MARK OF THE MIDNIGHT MANZANILLA….
The eleventh book in the Pink Carnation series, The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla, comes out tomorrow! The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla is Sally Fitzhugh’s book, so it gave me particular joy to get to visit with Turnip and the gang– especially Turnip’s toddler, Parsnip. Although Miss Gwen did persist in thinking that this…
Read MoreJoin the THAT SUMMER Read Along!
The That Summer Read Along is up and running! We’ll have our first group discussion (moderated by Christina) this Friday, August 8, about chapters 1-7. So there’s still time to get reading! In the meantime, I’m popping in and out to post pictures and share background details. So if there’s anything you’d like to see…
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There have been a lot of flights in my life recently. Which, on the plus side, means lots of reading time! Among other things, I’ve read: — Susanna Kearsley’s upcoming A Desperate Fortune, which is, if possible, even better than her previous books (and I hadn’t thought anything could ever top The Shadowy Horses for…
Read MoreAlabama on Friday!
Come join me, Abbi Glines, Suzanne Johnson and Beatriz Williams for Hoover Library‘s Love in the Library program this Friday night! The event kicks off with a dessert reception at 7:00. I’ll be speaking at 7:15, followed, around eight, by a panel with Abbi Glines, Suzanne Johnson and Beatriz Williams. The event is free and…
Read MoreTHAT SUMMER Read Along!
The That Summer Read Along is live! To join the fun, just click over to the That Summer Read Along event on Facebook and join the group. (Just in case the link above doesn’t work, here’s the actual url: https://www.facebook.com/events/1470021306587444/) I’ll be kicking the festivities off tomorrow with a welcome message and a little behind…
Read MoreSPLENDOUR FALLS Winner
The winner of the copy of Susanna Kearsley’s The Splendour Falls is… Nikki B! (Of Comment #17.) Congrats, Nikki B! Just email me with your info, and I’ll pop the book in the mail to you. Happy reading!
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