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| Teenreads Interviews 7 Readers Circle Authors... |
| Happy Day Before Summer!
While here in the New York area the calendar is trapped on April Showers, it IS less than 24 hours till summer. After all, June 21st is something besides the day that the new Harry Potter comes out. But with the weather the way it is, it's way more fun to talk about Harry. Maybe he will kick the April Showers away on page one!
Are you planning to read the book? Write us at Talkback@teenreads.com and let us know!
We love meeting authors. Whenever we do we get a chance to see a whole new side of their books.
Recently, Teenreads.com sat down with seven authors of young adult fiction who are participating in the Readers Circle program. (And for the record, we read each of their books in the program before we talked to them, which made the interview a lot more meaningful!)
Jennifer Armstrong, Adam Bagdasarian, Kimberly Willis Holt, Lois Lowry, Ruth Pennebaker, Louis Sachar and Janet Tashjian discussed a wide variety of topics, including the process of writing a novel, the enthusiasm that young people share for reading, and their upcoming works.
You can see the interview on the home page of Teenreads.com and also learn who's who in the photo that we took!
In our recent survey more than 59% of you expressed an interest in being in a book club. For some great ideas on how to get started, click on the link below and sign up for the Readers-Circle.com newsletter!
Here's to the weather catching up with the calendar soon.
Have a great month...
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com) for Teenreads.com
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| Readers Circle --- Great Books To Read With A Book Club |
What do you do when you're reading a book that is so good --- so provocative -- that you just have to talk to someone about it? Why not do something about it? A book group is a great way to bring friends together to share your love of reading and inspire great conversations.
Wondering what to read? We have found a program called Readers Circle that has 18 books that are perfect choices. No matter what your reading preferences are --- contemporary fiction, humor, mysteries, history, classics --- you'll find a Readers Circle book to suit your taste.
What makes Readers Circle books special is that there's a Reader's Guide in every book (we also have them online for you right here at Teenreads.com). Perfect for book groups, this guide provides intriguing discussion questions, revealing author interviews, in-depth author biographies, insight into the writing process and recommendations for further reading.
There are 18 titles to choose from!
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Read more about Readers Circle books and ideas on starting a book club here.
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| Tell Us What You Think: |
Your opinion matters to the publishers at HarperTempest. Each month they are going to share a not-yet-published title with us that they'd like to hear YOUR thoughts about. It's your chance to read an advanced reading copy of a book (known as an ARC) and tell them what YOU think! What could be more fun than a chance to preview a new book and then share your opinion? It's your chance to be a trendsetter!
This month's book is INSIDE OUT by Terry Trueman, which is due in stores in August 2003.
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| Participate in Our Summer Reading Poll |
How many books are on your school's summer reading list?
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I plan to space it out over the course of the summer.
I can see myself cramming all the reading into the last couple of weeks.
I am so glad I do not have an assigned summer reading list.
I do not have an assigned list.
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| Author Talk: Ron Carlson, author of THE SPEED OF LIGHT |
Ron Carlson is the author of seven books of fiction, most recently AT THE JIM BRIDGER and THE HOTEL EDEN, a New York Times Notable Book and Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year. In this interview learn more about Carlson's background, as well as his personal interests and how he describes his latest novel THE SPEED OF LIGHT, which is his first for young readers.
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Read an interview with Ron Carlson.
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| I CAPTURE THE CASTLE, One of the Century's Most Beloved Novels Is Coming to Theatres |
The brightly witty and adventuresome story of seventeen-year-old Cassandra Mortmain is coming to select theatres beginning July 11. Cassandra (Romola Garai) is an aspiring writer who strives to hone her writing skills by filling journals with sharply funny yet poignant entries about her family who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle English castle. Candidly chronicling the great changes that take place within the old castle's walls, especially those of her beautiful sister Rose (Rose Byrne), Cassandra begins revealing her own first descent into love when she meets the two young American men who inherit the estate (Marc Blucas & Henry Thomas).
"Charming and Elegantly cast! Wonderful performances by Romola Garai & Rose Byrne. Brings out the charm and warmth of the original book."
--Mark Adams, Hollywood Reporter
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Read more about I Capture the Castle here.
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| Cool New Books for June |
Summer is a great time to go to the beach, spend the day at an amusement park, and of course, read as many books as your little hearts desire. This month's collection of 18 cool new books has some great selections --- whether you're lounging in the comfort of your own home, passing time on a long airplane flight (or in the backseat of the car on the family vacation) or looking for something not on your "required" reading list. Meet teenagers who are facing crucial decisions regarding their family, friends, and culture --- and be sure to check out the new Charlie's Angels book that's based on the upcoming feature film!
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Read about the Cool New Books for June here.
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| This Month's Reviews |
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A MANGO-SHAPED SPACE by Wendy Mass (Fiction)
Mia is convinced that her ability to see colors in shapes and letters makes her a freak --- until she is forced to reveal her secret to her family and learns more about her gift. Reviewed by Carlie Kraft and excerpted.
SHOPAHOLIC by Judy Waite (Fiction)
Taylor is a lonely teenager who fills the empty spaces in her life with shopping. But an activity that was once a fun, occasional outing morphs into a dangerous --- and costly --- obsession. Reviewed by Carlie Kraft.
FINDING OUR WAY by Rene Saldana, Jr. (Short Stories)
In this superb collection of coming-of-age stories, teenagers struggle to find their own way in life. These stories share the theme of self-discovery, and the adolescents involved often find their way out of serious situations with guidance from the adults in their lives. Reviewed by Ashley Hartlaub.
LUCAS by Kevin Brooks (Fiction)
Kevin Brooks has written an important story concerning love, prejudices, and the theme of never taking people for what they seem to be --- all tied together with beautiful imagery of island life and terrifying ideas. Reviewed by Carlie Kraft.
SUMMER OF THE SKUNKS by Wilmoth Foreman (Fiction)
Ten-year-old Jill and her family discover that a family of skunks has moved in under their house. The skunks cause many problems, but the real trouble starts when, one night, a childhood friend of Jill's father shows up drunk at their house. Reviewed by Ashley Hartlaub.
ROADTRIP NATION: A Guide to Discovering Your Path In Life by Mike Marriner and Nathan Gebhard, with Joanne Gordon (Careers)
Indecision after college leads two young graduates on a road trip across the United States, interviewing people about their chosen careers. Mike Marriner and Nathan Gebhard share some of these discussions with readers in this entertaining and helpful book. Reviewed by Carlie Kraft.
THE CREEK by Jennifer L. Holm (Suspense/Thriller)
When a violent predator threatens her quiet suburban neighborhood, Penny must discover whether the killer is the bad boy who's back in town or someone a little more unexpected and a lot more dangerous. Reviewed by Norah Piehl and excerpted.
NECESSARY NOISE: Stories About Our Families as They Really Are edited Michael Cart (Short Stories)
Family dynamics are explored in this polished collection of stories by some of today's best authors for teens, as they attempt to answer the question, "What does 'family' mean today?" Reviewed by Carlie Kraft and excerpted.
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| Word of Mouth --- Tell Us What You're Reading and You Could Win a Book! |
This contest period, one teen reader will be randomly chosen to win a copy of THE SPEED OF LIGHT by Ron Carlson (See official rules below.) To automatically enter to win, e-mail us your recommendations and ratings at: wordofmouth@teenreads.com.
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Have a great month...and make some time each day to read something you enjoy!
--- Carol Fitzgerald for Teenreads.com
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