Hi Fellow Readers!
What does trying on a bathing suit have to do with writing a book? More than you might think. Author Janis Powers on overcoming insecurities and flaws to get her book—and body!—in perfect shape. We’re also pleased to welcome new author and college freshman Katherine Ewell to Shelf Pleasure this week to discuss her debut novel—written when she was only 17 years old!
If you’re in the mood for a good laugh, don’t miss our roundup of favorite funny reads from the authors participating in the Book’d in Burbank literary event. And of course, we have our picks for the best books of the week.
Here are the must-reads on Shelf Pleasure this week:
Personal Exposure
Author Janis Powers on how writing a book is like trying on a bathing suit.
Katherine Ewell on Dear Killer
Written when she was just 17, Ewell answers our questions about her chilling debut.
Read Along With Us!
In case you missed it, here are all the details for our latest book club discussion of Melissa Foster’s Have No Shame. Join us for a LIVE Google+ Chat with Melissa on May 13th at 8pm est!
The Story Behind the Story: The Art of Floating
Author Kristin Bair O’Keeffe on how ordering a sandwich inspired her new novel.
Book’d in Burbank Authors Share Their Funniest Reads
In celebration of LA literary event Book’d in Burbank – happening this Thursday night!—the authors share the books that still make them laugh.
Snapped: Favorite Reading Spots
A few of our favorite readers share their perfect spots to curl up with a book. Tell us yours!
New Releases
Happy book birthday to all the new titles out in the world this week! Here are our picks for the best of the bunch.
And we still have a couple of very big things happening you shouldn’t miss:
Shelf Pleasure Radio
We’re hitting the air waves, starting with our first tremendous show on April 16th featuring bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford and literary critic/librarian Nancy Pearl. We hope you tune in!
For our personal reading this week:
Kristen snagged a copy of Mary Burton’s You’re Not Safe for a recent weekend road trip. This romantic suspense novel about a woman determined to put her past behind her—and the killer who is trying to force her to remember—is the perfect sexy and sinister poolside read.
Stacy is reading Daniel Silva’s Fallen Angel a suspenseful espionage thriller involving centuries-old stolen art and a murder at the Vatican. As one man races around the globe to figure out the connection, he uncovers a sinister plot that must be stopped—before the world is thrown into a conflict of apocalyptic proportions.
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Happy reading!
