Pulitzer-winner Jane Smiley, author of A Thousand Acres and Private Life, shares a few suggestions about gun control, responsibility, and insurance. What do you think?
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Pulitzer winner Jane Smiley, author of “Private Life,” Weighs in on Gun Control
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Thor Hanson’s “Feathers” in New Zealand
St. Petersburg College Anticipates Garth Stein and “The Art of Racing in the Rain”
The St. Petersburg College’s Blue and White, the news source for the college’s employees, has announced this year’s One Book, One College selection: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. To see the original announcement and find out more about Garth Stein’s visit, visit here.
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Robert Michael Pyle’s “The Tangled Bank” Tackles Conservation
Gwen Cooper and “Love Saves the Day” at Animal Shelters
Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey and Love Saves the Day, wants to visit your city, and she needs your help to do so. She’s looking for no-kill animal shelters in various US cities, including Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Denver. Find the complete list on her blog, or suggest an outstanding shelter in […]
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New Release Date for Jamie Ford’s “Songs of Willow Frost”
Great news for all you fans of Jamie Ford and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet! The release date for Jamie Ford’s next novel, Songs of Willow Frost, has been moved up to September 10, 2013.
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Enzo Contest Results for Garth Stein’s “The Art of Racing in the Rain” in Long Beach
Included in the activities for Garth Stein’s, The Art of Racing in the Rain, at the Long Beach Reads One Book event, was an Enzo fun contest to select the “best public working dog”. The winner, Inigo Montoya, is a Spanish Water dog whose training and job is to read with school children. Congratulations Inigo! The Art of Racing in […]
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CBS New York Interviews Andrew McCarthy about “The Longest Way Home”
Andrew McCarthy discusses the inspiration for his travels and writing. McCarthy appeared at the New York Times Travel Show with his memoir, The Longest Way Home. Watch the entire interview here.
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“The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein, An Essential Book for Dog Lovers
Coming in at #1 on The Christian Science Monitor’s list of “11 Essential Books for Dog lovers,” you guessed it, Garth Stein’s The Art of Racing in the Rain. While, The Art of Racing in the Rain, appears on many “best of” lists, it’s no surprise that Stein’s novel would top the list of best […]
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Veterinarian Donates 167 Copies of Garth Stein’s “The Art of Racing in the Rain”
Garth Stein’s The Art of Racing in the Rain has garnered media attention once again. Dr. Greg Perrault, Veterinarian, purchased 167 copies of The Art of Racing in the Rain for students, as part of the Long Beach Reads One Book 2013. Garth Stein will appear as the marquee event at the Carpenter Center […]
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