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Author On the Bookcase: Mette Jakobsen

Submitted by Laura on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 10:38

Please welcome Mette Jakobsen, author of The Vanishing Act, to On the Bookcase! Mette tells us how a documentary inspired her new novel!

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Author On the Bookcase: Ruth Downie, Author of Caveat Emptor

Submitted by Barbara on Sun, 01/02/2011 - 17:14

Author On the Bookcase
Ruth Downie

Welcome, Ruth Downie, to On the Bookcase. Ruth has written the fourth novel, Caveat Emptor, in her historical mystery Medicus series (Medicus, Terra Incognita, Persona Non Grata). The series centers around a doctor and defacto investigater, Gaius Petreius Ruso and his companion, (now wife) Tilla, in 2nd century Roman-occupied Britain.

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John D. MacDonald, Travis McGee, and Sunny Florida

Submitted by Barbara on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 11:57

Just got back from sunny Sarasota! We went to a wedding of our friends' son. The bride and grooming were beaming and a good time was had by all.

The Deep Blue Good-By Being in Sarasota reminded me of John D. MacDonald, the author of the great character, Travis McGee.

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Booking Through Thursday -- Twisty Endings

Submitted by Barbara on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 13:02

Do you have a favorite book that has a twist at the end?

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Oldie But Goodie

Submitted by Barbara on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 16:20

Do you cherish a “classic book" that you want others to read and love, as well? Ten authors, including Ruth Rendell, Hari Kunru, Joanna Trollope, Colm Toibin, relate their favorite neglected classics for BBC Radio Open Book series.

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