Freebie Friday
Happy Friday, everyone!
I have to admit, I haven't been reading much this week, what with marriage business.
But I was able to pick up an intriguing book by first-time novelist Jesse Bullington, "The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart." It follows grave-robbing twins in 14th-century Europe as the continent is beseiged by monsters -- in other words, my kind of book.
I do hope Sarah enjoys "Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women," because she's our winner this week! Congratulations, Sarah!
The next giveaway is John Grisham's latest, a collection of short stories titled "Ford County." In it, Grisham takes readers back to the setting of his first novel, "A Time to Kill."
So tell us what you're reading, and it could be yours!
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Comments
Oh my, I would love to read this! I'm reading A Christmas Ride by Edie Hand.
Posted by: Kathy R (Bermudaonion) | November 13, 2009 10:32 AM
I'm in the middle of "On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears." It's a fascinating look at the evolution of monsters in the Western imagination and their role in culture, from ancient Greece to modern day America. Well worth a read.
Posted by: Brian Shields | November 13, 2009 11:04 AM
Just finished Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay and now am reading Lorrie Moore's A Gate at the Stairs. Both very, very good!
Posted by: Marjorie | November 13, 2009 11:23 AM
I am getting into the Christmas spirit by reading Wally Lamb's latest WISHIN' AND HOPIN"
Posted by: Julie P. | November 13, 2009 12:43 PM
I'm wrapping up "Annie's Ghosts" by Baltimorean Steve Luxenberg
Posted by: Dave | November 13, 2009 1:18 PM
A little YA for me at the moment. I just started The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
Posted by: caite | November 13, 2009 1:46 PM
Don't enter me in the contest - let someone else take a turn.
I just finished a GREAT YA novel I'd like to recommend. It's called "Struts & Frets", by Jon Skovron. It's about a high school-aged boy struggling to get his band out on the radio while helping his mom deal with his grandfather, who is sliding into Alzheimer's. There's Death Cab for Cutie alongside Duke Ellington (the grandad was a jazz pianist), plus a very eloquent depiction of overcoming stage fright to make the best music possible. This would appeal to kids grades 10 and up, especially if they are into music. The author is from the DC area.
Posted by: Lauretta (ConstellationBooks) | November 13, 2009 1:58 PM
I just finished M.C. Beaton's, "A Spoonful of Poison," the 19th book in her Agatha Raisin mystery series. It was good and very, very funny.
Posted by: Gail Farrelly | November 13, 2009 3:31 PM
I am "Under The Dome" with Stephen King. Haven't read anything from Stephen King in a long time, but am really enjoying Under The Dome. And when I finally finish the book I will be able to use it as a door stop!
Posted by: Suzanne Levin | November 13, 2009 5:55 PM