BOOKREPORTER.COM is another site dedicated to book lovers. It provides a lively commentary by Carol Fitzgerald, the editor and founder. Bookreporter spotlights books that are worth reading, lets you know well in advance about upcoming releases, talks about books on screen, includes author interviews and is written with wit and honesty.
Here's the Bookreporter.com list of what's new in paperback. Click on the image for more information.
15 Seconds by Andrew Gross - Thriller
Henry Steadman didn't know what was about to hit him when he pulled up to a red light. A successful Florida plastic surgeon, he is in town to deliver a keynote address at a conference when suddenly his life becomes an unrelenting chase to stay alive.
Before I Go to Sleep by S. J. Watson - Psychological Thriller
Memories define us. So what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep? Your name, your identity, your past, even the people you love --- all forgotten overnight. And the one person you trust may be telling you only half the story. Welcome to Christine’s life....
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel - Fiction
Anne Boleyn has failed to give Henry a son, and her sharp intelligence and audacity will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England. When the discarded Katherine dies in exile from the court, Anne stands starkly exposed, the focus of gossip and malice. At a word from Henry, Thomas Cromwell is ready to bring her down.
Defending Jacob by William Landay - Psychological/Legal Thriller
Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber is happy with his wife and 14-year-old son, Jacob. But when a crime shatters their New England town, Andy is shocked to learn that Jacob is charged with the murder of a fellow student.
Source: http://www.bookreporter.com
Showing posts with label Defending Jacob by William Landay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Defending Jacob by William Landay. Show all posts
SHOULD WE DEFEND JACOB? (10/26/2012)
Book Groups are so diverse, not just in their book choices but in the style of discussions that take place. Here's a book group update from West Hartford, CT. They recently read and discussed Defending Jacob by William Landay.
BEV G writes:
"Defending Jacob" by William Landay has it all. A loving but deluded (self-deluded?) father wades into an ethical quagmire trying to defend Jacob. An equally loving but clearer-eyed mother resorts to a desperate plan of action. How would each of us react? Don't tune in next week because we don't know.
Not all bookies agreed on the quality of the writing, but the quality of the discussion was top-drawer.
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PAGE TURNERS ....SORT OF (2/6/2012)
Everyone is looking for a "page turner"... that special book that keeps you wanting more...that book that stays in your head all day...like a new love or for some of us...a great desert..fresh, exciting, unexpected, thrilling ......
Here's Some Recommendations...You Decide..
Flatscreen
by Adam Wilson (release date 2/21/12)
Recently chosen best book of the month on Amazon, this book is reviewed as a bleakly funny and outrageous first novel by Adam Wilson. The main character, Eli Schwartz is a stoned slacker who befriends a suicidal sex addict, mooches off his parents, and is generally in complete disarray.
Flatscreen
by Adam Wilson (release date 2/21/12)
Recently chosen best book of the month on Amazon, this book is reviewed as a bleakly funny and outrageous first novel by Adam Wilson. The main character, Eli Schwartz is a stoned slacker who befriends a suicidal sex addict, mooches off his parents, and is generally in complete disarray.
However, don't lose heart...it's written with laugh out loud humor and some sensitivity! By the end, the reader is captivated by the characters, the comic voice of the author and a really hopeful outcome.
STAY AWAKE by DON CHAON
Many of you will remember Await Your Reply by Don Chaon, a celebrated and popular author. But did you know that before he wrote novels he was a renowned author of short stories?
This new collection of short stories mixes suspense with despair. It's not an uplifting read and the stories are not always hopeful, but the plots are provocative and the characters are interesting.
This book is not for everyone...it's not a feel good book..but you won't be able to put it down.
DEFENDING JACOB
BY WILLIAM LANDAY
This is a fast, compelling courtroom drama by an award winning author. A family is put to the test as a father defends his son who is accused of an unspeakable crime.
How far would you go to protect your family? DEFENDING JACOB combines a riviting family drama with realistic courtroom scenes.
Amazon said "This legal thriller rivals the best of Scott Turow and John Grisham"
I've downloaded it to my kindle!
How far would you go to protect your family? DEFENDING JACOB combines a riviting family drama with realistic courtroom scenes.
Amazon said "This legal thriller rivals the best of Scott Turow and John Grisham"
I've downloaded it to my kindle!
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Book Alert!
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BOOK ALERT
Several weeks ago I reviewed NO ONE IS HERE EXCEPT ALL OF US by RAMONA AUSUBEL. The New York Times agreed with my review. (Whew!)
Scroll down to MORE RELEASES FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY to read about this groundbreaking and riviting novel.. It's a keeper.
Scroll down to MORE RELEASES FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY to read about this groundbreaking and riviting novel.. It's a keeper.
WHAT AM I READNG? I CONFESS......2/04/12
I AM STRUGGLING THROUGH THE GIFT OF RAIN by TWAN ENG TAN..
It's gotten rave reviews and yes, it is beautifully written. Book groups are reading it en masse and it was a nominee for the Booker Award. So what's my problem? To be Continued......
(2/07/12) Conclusion...
It's too slow-moving...Cannot get into it...Don't care about the characters...
Put me to sleep.......
........The End
........The EndA STATE OF WONDER by Anne Patchett
This book was chosen as Amazon's Best Book of the Month in June. The Washington Post labeled it the "best read of the summer". A blog reader reported that A State of Wonder is a spellbinder from beginning to end...even better than Bel Canto. However, it's gotten mixed reviews and many readers felt it was slowmoving. Overall the story is a compelling one, the jungle is vividly described and the narrative is replete with poison arrows, snakes, cannibals and more. The struggles of the main character, a doctor who was forced to give up her career, leads the reader into an exotic and exciting world of adventure... Definetly worth reading.
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