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St. Petersburg College Anticipates Garth Stein and “The Art of Racing in the Rain”

The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein

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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New Release Date for Jamie Ford’s “Songs of Willow Frost”

New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford

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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Jamie Ford, “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” and the Garfield High School Follet Challenge

Last November, the Garfield High School hosted author Jamie Ford for a One Book, One School program. Jamie Ford’s first novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, is set in the same city (Seattle) as the high school. Students took part in a walking tour of Seattle’s International District, discussed  the book, and were […]

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Andrew McCarthy, author of ‘The Longest Way Home’ Talks Travel

Catch an interview with Andrew McCarthy, of Pretty in Pink fame, as he speaks with CNN about his travels and travel writing. Andrew’s memoir, The Longest Way Home, explores how travel impacted his life—and how his inner journey to confidence, commitment, and understanding became every bit as important as seeing the world.

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Jamie Ford Announces New Novel “Songs of Willow Frost”

The end is in sight! Jamie Ford, the New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, has announced the title and release date for his second novel. Songs of Willow Frost is tentatively scheduled for release in January 2014.

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