book picks

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    Adventures in e-reading: Worth the download

    Each month, Swapna Krishna from S. Krishna's Books brings us the hottest titles to download to our e-readers -- from the enhanced...
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    Femme Fatale: June Edition

    There has been quite a resurgence of thrillers written by women as of late. Each month, Jenn Lawrence will spotlight those...
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    BookExpo America: Breakfast with authors, Part 2

    BookExpo America (BEA) is the largest publishing industry trade show of the year. At the second adult author breakfast, actress...
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    BookExpo America: Breakfast with authors, Part 1

    BookExpo America (BEA) is the largest publishing industry trade show of the year. At the author breakfasts, attendees learn about...
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    SheKnows book review: The Queen's Vow by C.W. Gortner

    Isabella of Castile is an important figure in Spanish history. C. W. Gortner makes her come alive in The Queen's Vow .
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    5 Paperback original picks

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    Hardcover books are great, beautiful on the shelf, but sadly they can be expensive. But did you know that there are books that are...
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    RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Wool by Hugh Howey

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    Self-publishing is becoming much more than a trend -- it's a phenomenon, with countless numbers of writers choosing to put their own...
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    Fiction meets non-fiction: A mashup

    Which is better -- fiction or non-fiction? We've paired some favorite fiction reads with some non-fiction suggestions that explore...
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    Must-read: And Laughter Fell from the Sky by Jyotsna Sreenivasan

    The struggle between doing what is expected of you and following your heart is a familiar one across cultures and time periods --...
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    Must-read: Beach Colors by Shelley Noble

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    A vivid novel set in a coastal town of Connecticut, Beach Colors is the story of one woman’s broken dreams and new beginnings.
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    Audio book roundup: Summer vacation listening

    Whether you're passing time on a road trip or looking for rainy-day entertainment at the beach, these audio book recommendations are...
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    Must-read: Sea Change by Karen White

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    Karen White’s latest novel Sea Change offers readers a breathtaking journey between past and present, following a modern-day...
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    RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Wallflower in Bloom by Claire Cook

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    They say that it's not the destination that makes a journey, but the path one takes to reach that destination. In Claire Cook's...
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    Now in paperback: June picks

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    Do you sometimes skip over titles at the bookstore, unsure if they're really worth $35? You're in luck! Most books make the...
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    Father's Day gift guide

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    Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift for the man in your life? Jenn Lawrence provides a handy book-buying guide for every type...
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    RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Spring Fever by Mary Kay Andrews

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    Summer is all about escapist fiction, finding yourself in another place, reading about the lives of people who could be your closest...
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    Fiction meets TV: A Girls mashup

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    We all love our television shows. If you’re looking for something to fill your time while you're waiting for the next episode of...
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    Read it first: June's books to read, then see the movie

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    Some of the best movies and television series were born from the pages of a book. Here are five books that made it to the screen....
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    5 Steamy beach reads

    Looking for a good book to pop in your beach tote? You might want to throw in a cooling spray mist, too. Romance novels are steamier...
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    RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: QuickieChick’s Cheat Sheet to Life

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    Whether you're a fan of the popular QuickieChick website or are completely new to it, you'll find something to love in...
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    Femme fatale: May edition

    There has been quite a resurgence of thrillers written by women as of late. Each month, Jenn Lawrence will spotlight those...