______________________________________ Is it just a game? Book Clubs will find much to discuss in Black Chalk Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates One game. Six students. Five survivors. It was only ever meant to be a game. A game of consequences, of silly forfeits, childish dares. A game to be played by six best friends […]
Book Club of the Month Contest for February 2014
__________________________________________________ Alex’s struggles with love, loss and faith will have book clubs pondering The Cost of Love and Sanity. The Cost of Love and Sanity by Jaye Cherie Can one woman’s fear undo the rest of her life? Alex Carter’s struggle with love, loss, and faith requires her to face long-held dreams and the man […]
Book Club of the Month Contest for January 2014
__________________________________________________ Starter House is a compelling ghost story that will keep you turning the pages long into the night. Starter House by Sonja Condit Her dream home is about to become a house of nightmares… From the moment Lacey glimpses the dusty-rose colonial cottage with its angled dormer windows and quaint wooden shutters, she knows […]
Book Club of the Month Contest for December 2013
__________________________________________________ From the twists and turns of teenaged storytelling to a mother’s search for the truth, book clubs will love the suspenseful tale of Reconstructing Amelia. Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight Litigation lawyer and harried single mother Kate Baron is shocked when her daughter’s exclusive Brooklyn private school calls to tell her that Amelia—her intelligent, […]
Book Club of the Month Contest for November 2013
__________________________________________________ The Death of Bees is already a book club favorite, featuring dark comedy, strong characters, and an unforgettable story. The Death of Bees by Lisa O’Donnell Today I buried my parents in the backyard. Neither of them were beloved. Marnie and her little sister, Nelly, are on their own now. Only they know what […]
Book Club of the Month Contest for October 2013
Check out the great books we’re offering in October! __________________________________________________ With themes of memory, longing, passion, and loss, book clubs will find much to love about Adé: A Love Story Adé: A Love Story Known worldwide for her brilliant, frank memoirs, Rebecca Walker returns with a poetic, lushly written debut novella that is sure to garner major […]
Book Club of the Month Contest for September 2013
Book clubs will love the blend of Southern atmosphere, comic mystery, and complex romance in Lowcountry Bombshell. Lowcountry Bombshell by Susan M. Boyer Private Investigator Liz Talbot thinks she’s seen another ghost when she meets Calista McQueen. She’s the spitting image of Marilyn Monroe. Born precisely fifty years after the ill-fated star, Calista’s life has eerily mirrored […]
Book Club of the Month Contest for August 2013
Check out the great books we’re offering up in August! _______________________________________________________________ Book groups look no more! Passion, loyalty and betrayal. Explore the private world of Sigmund Freud brought to life with rich, historical detail in turn of the century Vienna. Freud’s Mistress by Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman A page-turning novel inspired by the true-life […]
Book Club of the Month Contest for July 2013
We have three terrific books in our July contest! _______________________________________________________________ A heartwarming, uproarious affair with love in all its forms. A Sinner in Paradise by Deborah Hining Set in 1977 West Virginia, A Sinner in Paradise is a heartwarming, uproarious affair with love in all its forms. Jilted by her fiancé, Geneva watches her seemingly […]
Book Club of the Month Contest for June 2013
Is it possible to make a fresh start? Book clubs will find out in The Exiles The Exiles by Allison Lynn Nate, a mid-level investment banker on Wall Street, and his longtime girlfriend Emily can no longer afford their cramped apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Tired of trying to keep up with their jet-set […]