Contrary to what many coordinators assume, a famous author doesn’t always ensure instant success for their Common Reads Program. Librarians who rely on circulation numbers are often missing out on up-and-coming titles; university administrators who require a book-to-film component are underestimating their readers; and most importantly, venues that insist on visiting authors with household name […]
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Lopez Island Library to Host Bestselling Author Garth Stein
Garth Stein, speaker and author of the bestselling novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, will speak at the Lopez Island Library on June 13, 2015 in Woodmen Hall. Garth’s visit, set up through the Friends of Lopez Library, will include a reading from his newest book, A Sudden Light. The story follows the unfolding secrets of […]
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Next Up for “McDreamy”? Racing in the Rain!
While Grey’s Anatomy fans have reason to weep, Garth Stein fans have reason to celebrate. Among Patrick Dempsey’s next projects is the film version of “The Art of Racing in the Rain”.
Read More »The Art of Racing in the Rain Book Banning Debate Continues
An angry Highland Park High School parent has appealed the school board’s decision to reinstate THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN into sophomore-level English classes.
Read More »Garth Stein and Peter Heller Introduce Their New Books at the Miami Book Fair
Garth Stein and Peter Heller introduced their new books on an all-male author panel at the Miami International Book Fair last week.
Read More »Garth Stein Describes How Dreams of His Father Influenced A Sudden Light
In a recent interview, Garth Stein describes that shortly after his father passed away, he visited Garth in a series of lucid dreams.
Read More »Garth Stein Interview with The Oregonian
In a recent interview with The Oregonian, Garth discusses the themes of A SUDDEN LIGHT and how this new novel came to be.
Read More »Garth Stein Introduces Enzo to a New Generation of Fans with the Children’s Book Enzo Races in the Rain
The beloved canine narrator of Garth Stein’s New York Times bestselling book “The Art of Racing in the Rain” tantalizes his youngest generation of fans in the children’s book “Enzo Races in the Rain”.
Read More »In Wisconsin Interview, Garth Stein Discusses His Creative Process and Factors and Forces That Shaped His New Book A Sudden Light
In a candid interview, Garth Stein discusses his creative process and other factors influencing his most newly released novel “A Sudden Light”. Released on September 30th. “A Sudden Light” is already a New York Times bestseller.
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