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Brad Parks at Books and Crannies

Brad Parks at Books and Crannies

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Ali Fisher

In today's (excellent, as always) issue of Shelf Awareness, our favorite literary zen masters showcased an unexpected friendship between Virginia-based author Brad Parks (EYES OF THE INNOCENT) and a small town bookstore in Terrell, Texas.

Back in August, Parks exchanged a few emails with Gayle Harris, a fan who happened to own a shop, Books and Crannies. After a few lively back-and-forths, Parks decided he needed to get out to Terrell to see this charming theatre-turned-bookstore for himself. 

Ultimately, Parks warns readers that the article is "a cautionary tale for all you book peddlers out there--never write an author and tell him you love his book and own a bookstore. Chances are good he will do what I did: invite himself to your store for a signing." [...]

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Interview with Stefanie Pintoff

Interview with Stefanie Pintoff

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Ali Fisher

After adding a big ol' red star to their glowing review of SECRET OF THE WHITE ROSE, Publishers Weekly asked author Stefanie Pintoff a few questions about her early 20th-century NYC mysteries. 

Pintoff says, "For SECRET OF THE WHITE ROSE, I wanted to explore the anarchist threat that was part of early 1900s New York City, creating a time of uncertainty much like the present, where we live with the constant threat of terrorism."

And how does she write period pieces with such rich details? "Like most historical writers, I use a variety of sources, from libraries to contemporary newspapers to old photograph collections."

Pintoff also talks about which came first, plot or characters, and who she considers to be her literary role models. Read the full Q&A here!  [...]

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State of the Nation According to Books

State of the Nation According to Books

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Ali Fisher

Justin Cartwright (OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY) created an excellent list of ten novels that he believes best encapsulate the state of affairs of their respective societies. His list, published in the Guardian, includes socially poignant literature from Charles Dickens, John Updike, Salman Rushdie (a personal favorite), as well as Tom Wolfe's THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES, Marilynne Robinson's HOME, and Jonathan Franzen's FREEDOM.

Justin says, "When nations are undergoing some form of stress, be it financial or ethical or even military, state of the nation novels tend to be more numerous;  they come in many guises, but they have one thing in particular, that they provide a commentary or a judgment on the times." [...]

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Eaarth: A ‘Books for a Better Life’ Award Winner

Eaarth: A ‘Books for a Better Life’ Award Winner

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Ali Fisher

In his recent release, EAARTH, Bill McKibben argues that we've created, in very short order, a new planet, still recognizable but fundamentally different, and it's now time to scale back and create a sustainable society that can weather futher change.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has selected this book as the winner of their Books for a Better Life Award in the Green category! If you would like a copy, I have a few available! Shoot me an email (subject: Eaarth) to: library at macmillanusa dot com. 

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Save the Libraries’ Mysterious Evening & Auction

Save the Libraries’ Mysterious Evening & Auction

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Ali Fisher

If you're a proud resident of DeKalb County, Georgia, get yourself over to the the Decatur County Public Library this Saturday for A Mysterious Evening fundraiser and silent auction hosted by Save The Libraries. Authors Karin Slaughter, Kathryn Stockett, and Mary Kay Andrews will be there for a reception and book signing. 

Can't make it to Georgia his weekend? Don't you worry, you can still get in on the action! There is an online auction open for you to win some great prizes. You can bid on trips, event tickets, and a character to be named after you. If you're lucky, you might even get killed off! Talia will be fighting tooth and nail for that last one, if the promised death is bloody enough. The auction is open now through March 12, 8:30 pm.

UPDATE: Sorry folks, A Mysterious Evening has SOLD OUT! 

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Spring 2011 Mystery Announcements Webcast Available

Spring 2011 Mystery Announcements Webcast Available

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Ali Fisher

Did you miss Library Journal's Spring 2011 Mystery Announcements last Thursday? Don't fret, the entire webcast is now archived and available for your listening pleasure!

Catch all the hottest mystery releases from Macmillan, HarperCollins, and Crème de la Crime. Simply click the box below*:

 

 

 

 

 

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Sartorial Friday: Hats & Breeches

Sartorial Friday: Hats & Breeches

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Ali Fisher

HATS!
by Sarah Cant
Cloches! Trilbies! Pillboxes! Coolies! A hat for every mood and outfit. Deceptive surname aside, Sarah Cant shows how you can, in fact, master a range of classic and tailored hat designs. Not only does Sarah help you master the basics, she also shows how modifications on the design can be made successfully for personalized creations. Flappers rejoice! There's even instructions on attaching feathers and beading.

THE VICTORIAN TAILOR, AN INTRODUCTION TO PERIOD TAILORING
by Jason Maclochlainn
And for the semstress that swoons over petticoats, pantalettes, and crinolines, Jason Maclochlainn has made it easy to recreate your favorite late 19th century fashions. Not only are there patterns for capes, waistcoats, and the like, Maclochlainn also includes tips on which fabrics to pick, which stitching techniques to use, and fills in some historical context. Perfect for tea parties and steampunk conventions. (available 3/15/2011)

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Deborah Eisenberg is a Finalist for the PEN/Faulkner

Deborah Eisenberg is a Finalist for the PEN/Faulkner

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Ali Fisher

Huge congratulations to Deborah Eisenberg whose anthology, THE COLLECTED STORIES OF DEBORAH EISENBERG, has been named a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction!

Eisenberg's stories have long been admired for their exceptional language and nuanced evocation of thought and emotion. In story after story, the dialogue is crisp, idiosyncratic, and revelatory, yet what is frequently revealed is, as Jean Thompson for the New York Times puts it, "her characters’ well rendered and profound unease at inhabiting an uneasy world."

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Chelsea Cain on Tour in WA and OR

Chelsea Cain on Tour in WA and OR

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Ali Fisher


I'm a Pacific Northwest girl myself, so I have to let all the librarians back home know that Chelsea Cain is touring Washington and Oregon this week with her new mystery, THE NIGHT SEASON!

Click here for her full schedule.

Booklist calls THE NIGHT SEASON, “superb…Cain pinned readers to their seats with a unique mix of horror, black humor, and psychological tension.” (starred review)

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