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Bestsellers: Most Popular ArticlesThese articles are the most popular over the last month. Stephen King Movies Browse a complete list of Stephen King movies. Stephen King has dozens of books and movies to his credit. This list of Stephen King movies is organized by year and also includes minor movies and TV shows. Graduation Gift Ideas - Books Coming up with high school or college graduation gift ideas is not always easy. This list of top books to give graduates provides gift ideas that are sure to be a hit when given as a high school or college graduation gift. Book Club Reading List Need a book club reading list to help your book club decide what to read this year? Here is a list of one year of excellent books that are sure to promote discussion in your book club. Stephen King Books Browse a complete list of books and stories by Stephen King, including fiction and nonfiction. This Stephen King book list is organized by year and includes major and minor books and stories by Stephen King, the master of horror. Nora Roberts Book List Nora Roberts publishes numerous books every year. Browse a complete list of all Nora Roberts' books here. Oprah's Book Club Book List Oprah revolutionized the way the world reads when she started her Book Club in 1996. Find a complete list of the books from Oprah's Book Club. This Oprah Book Club book list is organized by year. Water for Elephants Questions Book Club Discussion Questions - The pages of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen burst with rich descriptions and action. You will be drawn into the world of ringmasters, elephants and sideshows. You will also experience the world of nursing homes and old age. Use these book club discussion questions on Water for Elephants to lead your book club's discussion of this story. Danielle Steel Books Danielle Steel has published more books than almost all authors alive today. Danielle Steel's books are almost always on bestsellers lists. Find a list of all books by Danielle Steel here. John Grisham Books Find a complete list of John Grisham's books here. James Patterson Book List James Patterson releases several books every year, thrilling his fans with page turners that are easy to read and entertaining. Wondering if you have missed one of Patterson's releases? Check out this complete list of James Patterson books by year. Leading a Book Club Discussion Need to lead a discussion on a best seller with your book club or class? Want tips on how to promote a lively conversation in your book club? Find out here how to promote conversation about a book and lead your book club discussion group with ease. Summer Reading List High school summer reading lists are legendary. Many of us, however, managed to make it out of high school without being assigned some essential summer reading titles. This summer, why not pick up a book from this list of the best high school summer reading books? These books are so entertaining they will make you wonder why you ever dreaded summer reading. A Thousand Suns Book Questions A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is a great choice for book clubs. It is superbly written, has a page-turning story, and will help your book club learn more about Afghanistan. Use these book club discussion questions on A Thousand Splendid Suns to delve into Hosseini's heart-rending second novel. How to Start a Book Club Want to learn how to start a book club? Book clubs, or reading groups, are great places to meet friends, talk about books and stay up on the latest bestsellers. Read this step by step guide of how to start a book club and you will be ready to go. Best Books for Women Looking for a list of books you are sure to love? These books are entertaining, intelligent, heart rending, captivating and written so well that you will believe they are true. They are great picks for book clubs and the kind of books you'll want to pass on to your mother, sister and best friend. Mary Higgins Clark Books This complete list of Mary Higgins Clark's books provides an up-to-date reference of all Mary Higgins Clark's books, fiction and nonfiction. Find out what the queen of suspense has written. Kill Mockingbird Questions Lead your book club, class or reading group conversation on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee with these ready-to-go book club discussion questions. To Kill a Mockingbird Review To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee remains as powerful today as when it was first released in 1960. Find out what makes this American classic a must read and why it keeps reappearing on the bestsellers lists. Dan Brown - New Releases Find out what new releases to expect from bestselling author Dan Brown in the coming year. Top Books to Read at the Beach A good beach book will be engaging and will allow you to read most of it on the beach before your sunscreen wears off. A beach book isn't necessarily literature, but a beach book will provide a good read. With this list of top beach books, all you need to remember is your towel and sunscreen. Night Discussion Questions Night is Elie Wiesel's memoir of his experience in Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust. An Oprah Book Club pick, find discussion questions for your book club or class here. Oprah's Book Club Curious about the Oprah Book Club? Find out the history of Oprah's Book Club, how to join Oprah's Book Club, a complete list of Oprah's Book Club selections and more. Elie Wiesel Profile Elie Wiesel, bestselling author and humanitarian, told of his experience during the Holocaust in Night, his memoir. Find out more about Wiesel here. Best Mystery Novel Series Mystery novels can be some of the most entertaining books. A good mystery keeps the pages turning and the reader intrigued. Even better than a good mystery novel is a mystery book series. When the main character is a likable detective, the mystery is suspenseful and the pace is fast, I often want more when the book is done. That's why a series is so great! There is always another mystery for your favorite detective to solve. For One More Day - Book Review For One More Day by Mitch Albom is the story of a man who gets the chance to spend one more day with his mother, who died 8 years earlier. In the vein of Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven, For One More Day takes readers to a place between life and death in a story of redemption and one man's struggle to deal with his ghosts. Water for Elephants Review The pages of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen burst with rich descriptions and action. You will be drawn into the world of ringmasters, elephants and sideshows. You will also experience the world of nursing homes and old age. You will not want to put Water for Elephants down, and when it is over, you will want more. Good Vacation Reads Looking for bestsellers to throw in your back pack and read on the plane or the beach? Here's a list of books that are perfect to bring with you on vacation. James Patterson Biography James Patterson's biography tells about Patterson's life, career and bestselling books. Read about how James Patterson became one of the bestselling authors of the 21st century. Sara Gruen Interview In this interview with Sara Gruen, author of the bestselling "Water for Elephants," Gruen discusses her background, family, writing process and book, "Water for Elephants." Book Club Resources Find tips and resources for starting a book club, leading a book club, joining a book club, find book club discussion questions and reading lists, and more. Ready-to-go book club discussion questions and tips at your finger tips. In Cold Blood by Capote Review Find out whether In Cold Blood is worth reading. This book review of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote covers what makes In Cold Blood a classic and whether In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is worth adding to your library. Night Book Review This review of Night, by Elie Wiesel, examines why this account of the Holocaust is so powerful and what purpose it it serves almost half a century after it was first published. Night is an Oprah's Book Club selection, and Wiesel is the 1986 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. The Kite Runner Book Review Find out about The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Is this tale of friendship, betrayal and redemption that is set in Afghanistan worth reading? The Kite Runner topped the bestsellers lists for several reasons. Find out what they are here. The Kite Runner Questions Book clubs will find discussion of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini an easy task. Use these book club discussion questions on The Kite Runner to focus the discussion and go deep. Nora Roberts New Releases Find out what to expect from Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb, Roberts' mystery writing alias, in the next year. Freakonomics Book Review Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner is not your typical economics book. Find out the secret to the success of Freakonomics in this book review. Memory Keeper Questions The Memory Keeper's Daughter Book Club Discussion Questions - The Memory Keeper's Daughter starts on a snowy night in 1964 when a doctor delivers his own twins and discovers that one of them, the daughter, has been born with Downs Syndrome. He gives the daughter to a nurse to take to an institution and tells his wife the baby died. The nurse raises the daughter as her own. These book club discussion questions on The Memory Keeper's Daughter will help you explore this powerful novel. The Road - Questions The Road by Cormac McCarthy capture moments of lyrical and emotional beauty in a father and sons haunted relationship even as a silent cloud of death covers the world in darkness. These book club discussion questions on The Road will help your book club delve into McCarthy's brutally astonishing work. Patterson Releases Find out what new releases to expect from bestselling author James Patterson in the coming year. The Road by McCarthy Add another to Cormac McCarthys growing list of masterpieces. McCarthys new novel, The Road, combines Blood Meridians terse, poetic meditations on the horrific depths of human depravity with the taut, thriller writing found in his most recent work No Country for Old Men. What separates The Road from his other works is McCarthys ability to capture moments of lyrical and emotional beauty in a father and sons haunted relationship even as a silent cloud of death covers the world in darkness. Top Chick Lit Authors Looking for something easy and not too deep to read? Need a fun, girly story for the beach? Check out this list of chick lit authors and see if you can find any of their books at the local library. A Thousand Splendid Suns A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is superbly written, has a page-turning story, and will help you learn more about Afghanistan. In his follow up novel to The Kite Runner, Hosseini has once again created a heartbreaking masterpiece that connects readers with life in Afghanistan over the past several decades and highlights the common hopes, dreams and struggles that make us human. The Double Bind Review The Double Bind is a story about a young woman working at homeless shelter who becomes fascinated with photographs taken by one of her clients, photos that suggest he might be tied to her own past in mysterious ways. Chris Bohjalians novel is plotted like a mystery but is written like the best literary fiction. Stephen King Biography Stephen King is one of the most prolific authors in the world, with almost as many movies as books under his belt. Find out how Stephen King became the master of horror in this Stephen King Biography. The biography also lists Stephen King's background and little known facts about his life. 'Three Cups of Tea' Questions 'Three Cups of Tea' by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin is the true story of Mortenson's work building schools in remote villages in Pakistan. Use these book club discussion questions on 'Three Cups of Tea' to lead your book club through the story. My Sister Keeper Questions My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult presents a lot of questions for book clubs to discuss. These book club discussion questions on My Sister's Keeper will allow your book club to delve into the issues Jodi Picoult raises. Smart Beach Reads Beach reading, by definition, is not very heavy. It is difficult to contemplate weighty content with sand between your toes and a frisbee being thrown over your head. But just because you need a fun book for the beach, doesn't mean you have to read something completely fluffy. These five books were some of the best from the past year, but they are also light enough to throw in your beach bag. The Secret Life of Bees Review The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd's debut novel, topped the best sellers lists for months and is being made into a movie. The Secret Life of Bees movie will star Dakota Fanning as Lily. Read this review of The Secret Life of Bees to see why you should read The Secret Life of Bees before seeing the movie. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks Dear John is trademark Nicholas Sparks--romantic, sappy, sad and redeeming. If you like Sparks' previous novels, you will probably enjoy Dear John, a love story about an army sergeant who falls in love shortly before 9/11. Sparks' writing is smooth and easy, but the characters and plot are not particularly memorable. Recommended for those who like sappy romantic comedies (or tragedies, in Sparks' case), but not for those who like a little meat in their reading. Loving Frank Review The renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright has received much historical attention, but author Nancy Horan turns her gaze on Mamah Borthwick, Wrights lover -- their long-term affair scandalized the public -- who deserves attention in her own right for her work as a feminist. Loving Frank tells the story of Cheneys affair with Wright and her struggles to mesh her own independence and intelligence with the traditional roles of wife and mother. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer August is a transitional month between the relatively light publishing season in the summer and the flood of new book releases to come in the fall. This August 2007 new book releases calendar covers the hottest end of summer books scheduled for release. Thirteenth Tale Review The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is a rich story about secrets, ghosts, winter, books and family. The Thirteenth Tale is a book lover's book, with much of the action taking place in libraries and book stores, and the line between fact and fiction constantly blurred. Setterfield makes the words come to life. Some passages even gave me chills. With a mug of cocoa and The Thirteenth Tale, contentment isn't far away. Danielle Steel Biography This is the resource for any Danielle Steel fan who wants to find out all about Danielle Steel's biography--information about Danielle Steel's life, background and books. Time Traveler's Wife Review The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger is a love story about a man who involuntarily travels through time and the woman who loves him from her childhood. Read this review of The Time Traveler's Wife to find out whether it is worth picking up. Thirteenth Tale Questions The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is a rich story about secrets, ghosts, winter, books and family. The Thirteenth Tale is a book lover's book, with much of the action taking place in libraries and book stores, and the line between fact and fiction constantly blurred. Use these book club discussion questions on The Thirteenth Tale to delve into Setterfield's magical world. The Innocent Man by Grisham The Innocent Man is John Grisham's first nonfiction book. The story of Ron Williamson's wrongful murder conviction and twelve years on death row, The Innocent Man is a story that takes place in America's justice system, but it is not a typical Grisham thriller. Secret Life of Bees Questions The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is a great choice for book clubs. Use these book club discussion questions to guide your discussion of Sue Monk Kidd's bestselling novel, The Secret Life of Bees. Life of Pi Questions Life of Pi by Yann Martel is a great book for book clubs to discuss. Use these book club discussion questions on Life of Pi to lead your book club through the questions Martel raises. Curious Incident Review The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon tells the story of a teenager with Asperger's syndrome's quest to find out who killed the neighbor's dog. Find out if this mystery is worth getting to the bottom of. Curious Incident Questions The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon is a mystery told from the perspective of a teenager with an intellectual disability. Lead your book club or class discussion of this clever tale using these reading group discussion questions. Maximum Ride 2 - School's Out Maximum Ride: School's Out - Forever by James Patterson is the second book in Patterson's young adult fiction series, Maximum Ride. Find out what Maximum Ride is all about and whether Maximum Ride 2: School's Out - Forever is a book worth reading. This is your source for Maximum Ride information. Best Young Adult Books Some young adult books--books that have interesting stories and compelling characters--are not only good reads for teens, they can also be very enjoyable for adults. These six young adult books will delight readers young and old alike. Planning Book Club Meetings Wondering how to structure your book club dinner group, how long the meeting should go and how you fit in your book club discussion with dinner and social time? Check out these tips on hosting a smooth and successful book club dinner. Grisham Book Recommendations New to the master of legal suspense, John Grisham? Wondering where to start reading Grisham books? Check out this list for some recommendations of Grisham at his best. No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith is a slim book that reads more like a pleasant literary story than a typical page turning mystery. There are mysteries in The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, and you can be sure that Precious Ramotswe, Botswanas number one lady detective, will get to the bottom of them; however, this book is less about building suspense than about taking the reader on a pleasant ride. John Grisham Releases Will John Grisham thrill us with another legal page turner? Give us another portrait of American life, like A Painted House and Bleachers? Find out what to expect from Grisham in the coming months. In Cold Blood Questions In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is a classic that reappeared on the bestsellers lists in 2005 thanks to the hit movie, "Capote." These In Cold Blood book club discussion questions will help your book club discuss Capote's masterpiece. Stephen King New Releases There is nothing quite like the horror of Stephen King. Here is a complete list of new and upcoming Stephen King book releases. What is the What Questions What is the What is a novel written by Dave Eggers and drawn from the real-life story of Valentino Achak Deng, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. The title comes from a local story about the reward of choosing whats known over whats unknown. As they flee the destruction around them, though, the Lost Boys are constantly forced to choose the unknown future of refugee camps and life in America. Use these book club discussion questions to lead your group into What is the What. Lisey's Story by Stephen King Lisey's Story by Stephen King is the story of Lisey Landon, who lost her husband Scott two years ago and is dealing with her 3 endearing, yet maddening sisters and how to sort through Scotts final writings (Scott was an award-winning novelist with a mysterious past and fantastic means of creating a story). As she begins to go through his study, ghosts and memories from the past flood into her mind, reminding her of who Scott truly was and the incredible gift he possessed. Mary Higgins Clark Releases Find out when the latest Mary Higgins Clark thriller will be released here. Five People Heaven Questions The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom will be a sprngboard for discussing questions of life, death and meaning in your book club. Use these book club discussion questions on The Five People You Meet in Heaven to delve into the questions Albom raises. On Chesil Beach Questions On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan opens with a young couple nervously anticipating their wedding night in a small English seaside hotel in the early 1960s. Through this one night, McEwan tells the story of a couple experiencing the seismic culture shift of the 1960s. Use these book club discussion questions about On Chesil Beach to lead a discussion on McEwan's slim, but thought-provoking novel. Books About Love Love is common to all of humanity, and is said to be the universal language. Just as love transcends place and time, so these books about love are set across the world in places and times that are unfamiliar to most people. Dean Koontz Books Dean Koontz has published many books and stories, including fiction, nonfiction and children's books. Wondering what Dean Koontz has written? Here is a complete list of Dean Koontz' books and writings by year. Mother's Day Gifts for Readers Mother's Day is a great day to show your mom how much you care. A good book makes a great gift on its own or as part of a gift basket. This list of bestselling books and gift ideas for moms will help make your Mother's Day gift buying easy. What is Oprah's Book Club? Oprah's Book Club is one of the most influential forces in the publishing world. Find out the history of Oprah's Book Club and what exactly the Book Club is. The Road Book Club Resources The Road by Cormac McCarthy was Oprah's second Book Club selection for 2007. Find a book review of The Road by Cormac McCarthy and book club discussion questions on The Road here. Bridge of Sighs - Top 10 Here are the top 10 books of 2007 that made it to the bestsellers lists. These 10 books are the best of the best, each providing a stimulating, enjoyable read. If you missed these books in 2007, find reviews and book club discussion questions for them here now. Loving Frank Questions Frank Lloyd Wright is a famously important architect, one whose life and work has received due scholarly attention. Nancy Horan decided to turn her focus to Wrights companion, Mamah Borthwick Cheney -- the result is Loving Frank, a fictional account of Cheneys life and relationship with the famous architect. Use these book club discussion questions on Loving Frank to explore Horan's novel. Pursuit of Happyness Book Chris Gardners life story is impressive. Despite having never gone to college, and after a period of being homeless, he became a wildly successful stockbroker and wrote his memoir, Pursuit of Happyness. Its not surprising that Hollywood turned his story into a blockbuster film starring Will Smith. Pursuit of Happyness tracks this happy, rags-to-riches story, including his unhappy childhood and his adult progression through a few different careers. James Patterson Movies James Patterson is best known as an author of page turning books. Many of his books, however, have been turned into movies. Find a complete list of James Patterson movies by year here. Best Airport Reading Airport reading needs to be fast paced enough to make your wait fly by and engaging enough to keep your attention from people watching or starring at whatever is playing on the airport news channel. Airport reading shouldn't be too emotionally engaging though (no one wants to break down in tears in a crowded terminal). If you are looking for entertaining, intelligent reads to take with you on your next trip, look no further. Marley & Me Questions Marley & Me by John Grogan is the story of a crazy and loveable Labrador retriever. Lead an engaging discussion with your book club, class or friends using these ready to go discussion questions. People of the Book Questions In 'People of the Book,' Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Geraldine Brooks presents a fictional history of the Sarajevo Haggadah. 'People of the Book' is a set of stories about the book's survival, woven together through the story of a conservationist who is trying to unlock the mysteries of the book in the mid-1990s. Use these book club discussion questions to delve into 'People of the Book' with your reading group. Blood of Flowers - Top 10 Here are the top 10 books of 2007 that made it to the bestsellers lists. These 10 books are the best of the best, each providing a stimulating, enjoyable read. If you missed these books in 2007, find reviews and book club discussion questions for them here now. Memory Keeper's Daughter The Memory Keeper's Daughter starts on a snowy night in 1964 when a doctor delivers his own twins and discovers that one of them, the daughter, has been born with Downs Syndrome. In a hasty decision he gives the daughter to a nurse to take to an institution and tells his wife the baby died. The nurse raises the daughter as her own. The Memory Keeper's Daughter moves through the years, showing how one decision changed so many lives. This is a powerful and highly recommended novel. Double Bind Questions The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian is a story about a young woman working at homeless shelter who becomes fascinated with photographs taken by one of her clients, photos that suggest he might be tied to her own past in mysterious ways. Use these book club discussion questions on The Double Bind to lead your discussion of Bohjalian's literary mystery. Digging America Questions Digging to America Book Club Discussion Questions - Digging to America by Anne Tyler tells the story of two families who meet at the airport when they are adopting Korean infants. Digging to America uses the story of the families' growing friendship to explore what it means to be American. These book club discussion questions on Digging to America will help your book club delve into the questions Tyler raises. The Double Bind - Top 10 Here are the top 10 books of 2007 that made it to the bestsellers lists. These 10 books are the best of the best, each providing a stimulating, enjoyable read. If you missed these books in 2007, find reviews and book club discussion questions for them here now. Bridge of Sighs Review Richard Russo truly is Nobody's Fool. After many successful, some would say classic novels (time will most definitely tell), including his most recent Pulitzer-prize winning Empire Falls, Richard Russo creates (or recreates) history by breathing life into the small New England town of Thomaston in Bridge of Sighs. Books for Expanding Worldview Want to broaden your worldview, learn about different cultures or delve into economic and political issues while being entertained? These books are bestsellers because they are both entertaining and informative. Maximum Ride 3 This new book releases calendar for May 2007 will help you start summer reading early. Maximum Ride #3: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports is the third installment in James Patterson's popular young adult series. John Grisham Films This is a complete list of films based on John Grisham books organized by year. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan is a slim novel, and the prose is spare. Its ambition is small, too: the main story takes place on just one night. Dont let this smallness fool you, though. Edwards and Florences entire lives are contained in Ian McEwans stunning novel. On Chesil Beach is the latest achievement from one of the best authors of our time, and it should not be missed. Them - Top 10 Here are the top 10 books of 2007 that made it to the bestsellers lists. These 10 books are the best of the best, each providing a stimulating, enjoyable read. If you missed these books in 2007, find reviews and book club discussion questions for them here now. Cross by James Patterson Cross by James Patterson is the next book in Patterson's successful Alex Cross detective series. In Cross, Alex searches for "the Butcher," a ruthless killer who is linked to his wife's murder. Full disclosure: Cross is the first Alex Cross book I have read. Maybe if you are already attached to the detective, you will be able to ignore the shallow plot and underdeveloped characters. For me, however, it was work to keep the pages turning. Angela's Ashes Questions Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt is a page turning memoir about McCourt's childhood in Ireland. Book clubs will enjoy reading Angela's Ashes. Use these book club discussion questions to lead a discussion on Angela's Ashes. Middlesex Book Club Guide Find everything you need to study Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides, a 2007 Oprah's Book Club selection, here. Time Traveler's Wife Questions The Time Travler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger is a love story with a twist. Henry, the main character, involuntarily gets misplaced in time. Want to lead a discussion on The Time Traveler's Wife with your book club or class? Check out these reading group questions. Marley & Me Book Review Marley & Me by John Grogan tells the story of a badly behaved and loveably loyal Labrador retriever. Find out how this nonfiction bestseller stacks up and whether Marley & Me is worth adding to your bookshelves. Harry Potter Book 7 Harry Potter is the British boy-wizard who changed the literary world. Find information about all the Harry Potter books and movies--including reviews, trivia and more--right here. Pursuit Happyness Questions Chris Gardners life story is impressive. Despite having never gone to college, and after a period of being homeless, he became a wildly successful stockbroker and wrote his memoir, Pursuit of Happyness. Use these book club discussion questions on The Pursuit of Happyness to delve into Gardner's memoir with your book club. Memoirs of a Geisha Review Read a review of both the book and film versions of Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. Find out whether Memoirs of a Geisha is worth reading and worth seeing. Valley of Silence Book Review Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts is the last and best book in Roberts' Circle Trilogy. All the development from Morrigan's Cross and Dance of the Gods comes to a climax in Valley of Silence as the circle of six reaches the final showdown with Lilith and her army of vampires. Valley of Silence focuses on Moira and Cian, two of the most complex and interesting characters in the Trilogy. Their romantic struggle adds another element of tragedy and suspense to the narrative. John Grisham Biography Want to know more about John Grisham's biography? Best selling author John Grisham is known for his legal thrillers, but has branched out with books such as Bleachers and Skipping Christmas in recent years. Find out more about John Grisham's background, interests and books in this complete John Grisham biography. Harry Potter Book 6 Harry Potter is the British boy-wizard who changed the literary world. Find information about all the Harry Potter books and movies--including reviews, trivia and more--right here. 'Change of Heart' Questions June Nealons daughter needs a heart transplant and the man on death row for killing the rest of her family wants to donate his. Can June accept his heart? Delve into June's decision with these book club discussion questions on 'Change of Heart.' Harry Potter Book 5 Harry Potter is the British boy-wizard who changed the literary world. Find information about all the Harry Potter books and movies--including reviews, trivia and more--right here. What is the What Review What is the What is an astonishing, eye-opening, and heartbreaking book that defies classification. Once youve read it, the story of Valentino Achak Deng refuses to leave your mind. Even if youre not familiar with the Lost Boys and their struggles to escape from war-torn Sudan, youll be drawn into this pseudo-autobiography. What is the What tells a devastating story but never plays for sympathy. Instead, the hope, complexity, and tragedy of the situation take center stage. Body Surfing - Top 10 Here are the top 10 books of 2007 that made it to the bestsellers lists. These 10 books are the best of the best, each providing a stimulating, enjoyable read. If you missed these books in 2007, find reviews and book club discussion questions for them here now. Morrigan's Cross Book Review Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts is the first book in her 2006 paranormal Circle Trilogy. The goddess Morrigan commissions a group of six to fight the demon Lilith and her army of vampires. Morrigan's Cross was released straight to paperback, so I did not expect much from the story. I was, however, pleasantly surprised. Unaccustomed Earth Questions These book club discussion questions will help your group discuss 'Unaccustomed Earth' by Jhumpa Lahiri Yiddish Policemen's Union Michael Chabon may be the best author today at making vivid his most wild, and personal, imaginings. Who else could take readers to a post-World War II where Jews have migrated to Alaska and created a society that is darkly fantastic and devastatingly real and then make it a fine detective novel with a Jewish Bogart with his own Maltese Falcon in the form of the dead body of a drug-addicted chess player who may just be the Messiah? Measure of a Man Questions Oprah picked The Measure of a Man, Sidney Poitier's spiritual autobiography, as her first book club selection for 2007. Does your book club want to study The Measure of a Man? Use these book club discussion questions to guide you through Poitier's memoir. Middlesex Questions Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides is told by Cal, a hermaphrodite who was raised as a girl until adolescence. Cal tells the story of his family of Greek immigrants over three generations, weaving a tale of mythic quality. Use these book club discussion questions on Middlesex to aid in your reading or help your group discuss Eugenides' well acclaimed book. A Spot of Bother Questions A Spot of Bother Book Club Questions - A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon is the author's second novel, following The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. In A Spot of Bother, George Hall is convinced that the eczema on his thigh is cancer and is unable to deal with his daughter's wedding, his wife's affair, and his son's homosexuality. Funny and perceptive, if not uplifting, A Spot of Bother will provide plenty for your book club to discuss using these book club discussion questions. Studying Night by Elie Wiesel Night, by Elie Wiesel, is an Oprah Book Club pick and has long been considered the definitive Holocaust memoir. Here is a list of resources for studying and discussing Night, Elie Wiesel's powerful memoir. Oprah Book Club Last Selection Wonder what book is the latest Oprah Book Club selection? Want to keep up with Oprah's Book Club? Find Oprah's latest selection and a book club study guide for the last Oprah pick here. For One More Day Questions For One More Day by Mitch Albom is the story of a man who gets the chance to spend one more day with his mother, who died 8 years earlier. In the vein of Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven, For One More Day takes readers to a place between life and death in a story of redemption and one man's struggle to deal with his ghosts.This is a moral tale, full of life lessons that book clubs would enjoy discussing. Use these book club discussion questions to foster your conversation. Harry Potter Book 3 Harry Potter is the British boy-wizard who changed the literary world. Find information about all the Harry Potter books and movies--including reviews, trivia and more--right here. Angels Fall Book Review Angels Fall by Nora Roberts is part romance novel, part thriller. Roberts has written more than 160 novels, so it is always impressive when she comes up with something new. Roberts' record aside, how does Angels Fall stand on its own merits? Read this book review on Angels Fall to find out. 'Unaccustomed Earth' Review Jhumpa Lahiri is one of todays most acclaimed writers, having won a Pulitzer Prize for her first collection of short stories, 'Interpreter of Maladies.' Her placid, poetic writing is back in another collection of stories, 'Unaccustomed Earth.' Bridge of Sighs Questions Can people change? This timeless question is inhaled and exhaled throughout Richard Russo's Bridge of Sighs. Use these book club discussion questions on Bridge of Sighs to discuss this novel with your reading group or book club. Freakonomics Questions Book clubs will have plenty to discuss when they read Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. Use these book club discussion questions on Freakonomics to launch the discussion on this atypical economics books. Wicked Questions Wicked by Gregory McGuire turns a classic book --The Wizard of Oz--on its head. Use these book club discussion questions on Wicked to delve into the questions McGuire raises in his clever book. 2006 Kid's Books into Movies Books have long been the inspiration for movies. Children's books, with their fantastic charm, inspire many movies every year. This list of the top seven children's books that were made into movies in 2006 contains blockbusters and bestsellers. People of the Book - Review In 'People of the Book,' Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Geraldine Brooks presents a fictional history of the Sarajevo Haggadah -- an important Jewish book that originated in thirteenth century Spain. 'People of the Book' is a set of stories about the book's survival, woven together through the story of a conservationist who is trying to unlock the mysteries of the book in the mid-1990s. Best Books About the Future Many of us were required to read dystopia books about the future during high school. I am extremely thankful to my teachers for assigning some of these books, and glad I chose to read the others. Books about the future remain some of my favorite novels of all time, providing great and haunting stories that can enlighten our current social struggles as well. Enjoy these prophetic voices. Middlesex Book Review Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides is told by Cal, a hermaphrodite who was raised as a girl until adolescence. Cal tells the story of his family of Greek immigrants over three generations, weaving a tale of mythic quality that is at the same time as down-to-earth as the motor city in which they live. Nora Roberts Profile Nora Roberts, the queen of romance novels, has come a long way since she wrote her first novel in pencil on scraps of paper. Find out about Roberts' childhood, hobbies and life as one of the bestselling authors in the world. As I Lay Dying Study Guide As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner was an Oprah Book Club pick in 2005. Interested in studying As I Lay Dying with your book club? These resources will help your book club or class studying As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner, gleaning all you can from this classic piece of literature. Dance of the Gods Review Dance of the Gods, the second book in Nora Roberts' Circle Trilogy, continues the story of the circle of six commissioned by Morrigan in Morrigan's Cross. Dance of the Gods provides further character development, a new (and more interesting, in my opinion) romance, and a page turning plot. I enjoyed it even more than Morrigan's Cross, and wanted to start the third book, Valley of Silence, as soon as I put it down. Beach Road Beach Road by James Patterson and Peter De Jonge was first released just in time for summer. Does Beach Road make the perfect beach read? Has James Patterson lived up to his reputation as the master of suspense in Beach Road? Read this review to find out. 'Unaccustomed Earth' This new book releases calendar for April 2008 provides information on some of the hottest new book releases for the month. There are big fiction and nonfiction titles coming out in April. Harry Potter Deathly Hallows There are relatively few hot new book releases for July 2007. Perhaps this is because few authors dare compete with THE hottest book release of the year--Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Whether or not you are a Harry Potter fan, this new book releases calendar will introduce you to some of the other hot reads for July 2007. Beatrice Letters This list of new releases for September 2006 ranges from books by well-known authors to book releases from new authors who are generating a lot of buzz. September 2006 new books include young adult literature, rock biographies, great fiction, and more. Here are 10 of the hottest new book releases for September 2006 to help you start your fall in a good book. A Spot of Bother - Mark Haddon A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon is the author's second novel, following The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. In A Spot of Bother, George Hall is convinced that the eczema on his thigh is cancer and is unable to deal with his daughter's wedding, his wife's affair, and his son's homosexuality. Funny and perceptive, if not uplifting, Haddon's biggest accomplishment is writing something completely different from Curious Incident, and writing it well. On Chesil Beach - Top 10 Here are the top 10 books of 2007 that made it to the bestsellers lists. These 10 books are the best of the best, each providing a stimulating, enjoyable read. If you missed these books in 2007, find reviews and book club discussion questions for them here now. Thunderbolt Kid Questions Bill Bryson is an immensely popular writer who has tackled a wide variety of subjects. The focus of The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid is something pretty personal: his childhood in Des Moines, Iowa. Use these book club discussion questions in your book club to discuss Bryson's memoir, childhood and how things have changed since the 1950s. 2007 Books Preview What hot book releases can we expect in 2007? It is almost certain that the last Harry Potter book will be the biggest book of the year, but Dan Brown may surprise us with the much anticipated Da Vinci Code sequel. Find out about these and other hot new book releases for 2007 here. Sundays at Tiffany's This new book releases calendar for April 2008 provides information on some of the hottest new book releases for the month. There are big fiction and nonfiction titles coming out in April. 7th Heaven This new book releases calendar for February 2008 provides information on some of the hottest new book releases for the month. There are big fiction and nonfiction titles coming out this month. 'Three Cups of Tea' Review 'Three Cups of Tea' by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin is the true story of Mortenson's work building schools in remote villages in Pakistan. Mortenson moves from a lost climber who promises a school to one small village to a major player in promoting peace through education in Pakistan and Afghanistan. 'Trauma' by Patrick McGrath This new book releases calendar for April 2008 provides information on some of the hottest new book releases for the month. There are big fiction and nonfiction titles coming out in April. Ladies' Detective Questions The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith is a short book packed with delightful characters and insights. Use these book club discussion questions on The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency to lead your book club discussion on this fiction novel about Africa and the mysteries of life. 'Change of Heart' Review June Nealons daughter needs a heart transplant and the man on death row for killing the rest of her family wants to donate his. Can June accept his heart? In 'Change of Heart,' Picoult writes 400+ pages about how this decision affects several characters. Cage of Stars Review Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard tells the tale of Ronnie Swan, a Mormon teenager whose happy, sheltered life is horrifically torn apart when a schizophrenic man murders her two young sisters. Find out whether Mitchard will please fans with Cage of Stars and whether Cage of Stars is worth adding to your reading list. Relationship Mistake Books These books about relationships are great for women interested in reading about family drama, marriage and the struggles that shape relationships. These are some of the best fiction relationship books from the past few years. Body Surfing by Anita Shreve Anita Shreves previous novels, including The Weight of Water and A Wedding in December have established her as an immensely successful writerOprahs Book Club endorsement of The Pilots Wife didnt hurt either. Her latest release, Body Surfing, is even more appealing than her previous works. This moving story of a young woman who bonds with the family she works for will engross readers, thanks to Shreves skilled writing. |
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