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I‘m currently reading The Book of Fate by Brad Meltzer.  It’s an intriguing tale, beginning with an assassination attempt of The President of the United States.  It’s told by Wes, a young aide to the President, and July 4th changed his life:  he was permanently disfigured and one of the President’s oldest friends was dead, and he blamed himself.  I picked up The Book of Fate in preparation for an upcoming interview with Author Brad Meltzer, who is to be our October Man of the Month.  If you like political intrigue, take a moment to pick it up.  It’s available in paperback from Grand Central Publishing, and was released in hardback last May.  Brad’s new book, The Book of Lies was an amazing tale of fathers and sons, secrets, and murder.  It’s due out in late September.  By the way, Brad also writes for DC Comics.  I’m looking forward to chatting with him!

Jane Porter’s latest, Mrs. Perfect, follows the suddenly changing world of Taylor Young.  for those who read Odd Mom Out (Jane’s previous book), you met Taylor, who was the Mom little Eva wanted her mom, Maria, to be more like.  Taylor will begin to find out who her true friends are when cracks begin to appear in perfect life.  Mrs. Perfect was one of those great chick-lit books that I devoured on a rainy Sunday afternoon (and into the night because I couldn’t bear to put it down).  Definitely two thumbs up!  By the way, keep an eye out for more of Jane Porter.  Her novel, Flirting with Forth is being made into a movie starring Heather Locklear.

I also read Sarah’s Key by  French writer Tatiana de Rosnay.  WOW, what an amazing and emotional read.  It’s the story of the 1942 Round Up by the French Police of Jews in Paris mixed with the modern day life of writer Julie Jarmound.  Julie is writing an article on The Round Up and discovers a personal tie to the horrific event.  I’d recommend the book to anyone, and in fact, have already passed it along to my mom to read.  It’s available in hardcover now, and out in paperback at the end of September.  We will also be chatting with author Tatiana de Rosnay in an upcoming issue of All Things Girl.

Books previously on my nightstand include books we are giving away!  Hannah B is the winner of Tan Lines by JJ Salem.  We had two copies of Live Alone and Like It, and those winners are Dawn and Kathy Conley.  Congrats!  Look for notes in your email from me.  There is still time to  be entered in the drawing for a copy of Stand the Storm by Breena Clarke.  And stay tuned to the blog for your chance to win other great books from All Things Girl!

I’d love to hear about what’s on YOUR nightstand!

Posted by Deb in ATG Giveaways, Arts: Books, Music & Movies, Book Talk |

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