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Masha Hamilton will be chatting about her book, 31 Hours, on March 19 at the Virginia Festival of the Book. (Details below) 

31 Hours tells the story of a young man pondering his new faith and his special mission.

My Friend Amy asked an interesting question a few days ago -- do you read books that you think you will hate? And, she was influenced by a post from Laura Miller.

Thanks so much for entering the Brava, Valentine giveaway!

The first line can make or break a reader’s interest.

My teaser today is from Daughters of the Witching Hill by Mary Sharratt (April 2010).

"We came into our powers, and they grew and grew till folk could not ignore the glimmer in Liza's wayward eyes, t

My teaser for this week is from An Unfinished Score by Elise Blackwell (Unbridled Books, April 2010)

"The applause approached wildness and the stage shook with it when Alex, again staring at her, both of them already consumed, turned his open hand for her to stand as St. Louis bid her farewell.

You love a book, relate to the characters, and the book discussion was lively! You tell your friends, family, and sometimes, strangers in the grocery line -- a word-of-mouth campaign!

My teaser for Tuesday, January 26 comes from Bloodroot by Amy Greene. great reading group/book club pick!

I didn't say anything, but I hated the thought of Clint in a dead boy's clothes. I wondered which ones belonged to Louise's son.

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Does the National Book Critics Circle select great reading group picks? You decide!

The National Book Critics Circle Awards nominees were announced on Saturday.

Reading groups and books club have always known that discussing books allows thems to share their joy of reading and to discover what others think and feel about the book.