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Author Jamie Ford’s Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Stands Out on Stage

New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford

Author and speaker Jamie Ford‘s bestselling novel Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet was recently turned into a play by Annie Lareau of Seattle’s Book-It Repertory. When an old hotel in Seattle’s Japantown uncovers the long-forgotten belongings of Japanese families sent to internment camps, Henry Lee watches intently. Convinced he knows who one item belongs to, he […]

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A Look At: Danville – San Ramon CityRead

Seng Lovan, organizer for Danville-San Ramon CityRead, discusses with Books in Common how the program has evolved throughout the last 10 years.

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Jamie Ford Provides Writing Insight

Many people attempt to break in to the literary world, but few are able to break into the industry. Whether your goals are to make writing into a vocation, or write to tickle your creativity, Jamie Ford gives his two cents on how to become an author in this article. In another interview, Jamie Ford describes his own writing process and journey from start to finish his novels.

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Jamie Ford Talks about His Upcoming Novel

Jamie Ford was interviewed, on an online radio program, recently about both his published books, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet and Songs of Willow Frost, as well as the upcoming novel he’s working on. Jamie Ford discusses how his love of reading started with comic books and that as a child he had a passion for telling stories. He explains the importance in enjoying what he is writing and that is how he knows it works.

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Recent BIC Events

Christina Baker Kline at Moses Lake, WA

An excited crowd came out to meet #1 New York Times bestseller Christina Baker Kline in Moses Lake,WA this February, including a 12-year-old girl who checked out Orphan Train just before Christina’s arrival and decided to stay for the Orphan Train presentation. Said librarian Paula Walters: “She for sure will be a lifelong reader!! Also, I have been getting emails from members of our book clubs thanking me. Moses Lake was just thrilled.”

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Jamie Ford Passes Out Books

New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford

World Book Night was celebrated last week by handing out free pre-selected books, book signings, and other literary themed events. Jamie Ford spoke about his experience participating in this large event on his blog. They handed out copies of his novel,  Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, at the actual hotel it’s based on: the Panama Hotel.

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Hurdle of a Successful Author

When an author has large success with a book, the second book can oftentimes hide in the shadow of its predecessor. This shadow is a hurdle successful authors have to overcome. Jamie Ford blogged about his second novel, Songs of Willow Frost, and the effort he is taking to move it out of the shade and into the spotlight behind, On the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.

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Jamie Ford Teaches “Fun” at West Kentucky

Jamie Ford spoke recently to the students of West Kentucky Community and Technical College, at a Campus-wide speaking event arranged by Books In Common.

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Jamie Ford and Songs of Willow Frost

This month, Jamie Ford took a break from his busy touring schedule for Songs of Willow Frost to answer a few interview questions. Read More »

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Books In Common Supported Events!

Christina Baker Kline, NYT Best Selling author of Orphan Train, visited the community of Woodstock, CT in February. Coordinator Deb Sharpe: “Her presentation was loved by everyone. I have gotten several positive emails from our patrons already! I would highly recommend her to any library. Thanks for your help in getting her here!”

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