Shelf Pleasure Book Club – Week of April 14

Published on: 12:54 PM

 

Hi Fellow Readers!

If you’ve ever found yourself on a bad date, wondering, “How did I get here?” we can relate. And so can author Lisa Becker who turned her—often hilarious—adventures in online dating into a delightful book series. This week, Lisa stops by Shelf Pleasure to talk about her latest book and explains the many advantages to online dating (she even met her husband of 10 years through an online dating site!).

We’ve also got tons of new recommendations for you this week. Author Julie Shackman shares her current reads, including playful, light romances and one dark thriller that will change the way you view social media. And our picks for the best new books of the week are page-turning tales of suspense that you won’t be able to put down.

 

Here are the must-reads on Shelf Pleasure this week:

 

Online Dating Inspired ‘Click: An Online Love Story’ and ‘Double Click’
How one reader’s online dating adventures led to a husband…and a new novel!

Julie Shackman’s Nightstand
The author of the new contemporary romance, Rock My World, shares her current reads.

Jackie Kimmel on Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run
One reader on the book that made her “want to strip naked and run barefoot through the mountains, intentionally.” We love when a book is so powerful it moves you to do something inspiring!

New Releases
There are so many great new books out in the world this week! Here are our picks for the best of the bunch.

Trailer: The Maze Runner
If you haven’t read James Dashner’s The Maze Runner yet, this trailer proves you need to before it hits theaters.

 

And we still have a couple of very big things happening you shouldn’t miss:

Shelf Pleasure Radio
Shelf Pleasure has hit the air waves! Join us every Wednesday as we chat with authors and other book friends about all kinds of reading fun.

Read Along With Us
In case you missed it, here are all the details for our latest The Daily Basics & Shelf Pleasure book club discussion of Melissa Foster’s Have No Shame.

 

For our personal reading this week:

Kristen is reading Allison Parr’s New Adult title, Imaginary Lines. The only things she knows about football she learned from Friday Night Lights, but she still loves this series of romances centering on the love lives of different players on an imaginary NY football team.

After weeks of raving nonstop about the wonderful book The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt to anyone who would listen, Stacy is now reading Tartt’s first novel, The Secret History about a group of misfits at a New England college who are mesmerized by their classics professor—a man whose moral ambiguity leads them down a dark path that will change their lives forever.

If you have something to say on books or reading, we want to hear it! Learn more at shelfpleasure.com.

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Shelf Pleasure Book Club – Week of April 14

Published on: 8:37 PM

 

Hi Fellow Readers!

If you’ve ever found yourself on a bad date, wondering, “How did I get here?” we can relate. And so can author Lisa Becker who turned her—often hilarious—adventures in online dating into a delightful book series. This week, Lisa stops by Shelf Pleasure to talk about her latest book and explains the many advantages to online dating (she even met her husband of 10 years through an online dating site!).

We’ve also got tons of new recommendations for you this week. Author Julie Shackman shares her current reads, including playful, light romances and one dark thriller that will change the way you view social media. And our picks for the best new books of the week are page-turning tales of suspense that you won’t be able to put down.

 

Here are the must-reads on Shelf Pleasure this week:

 

Online Dating Inspired ‘Click: An Online Love Story’ and ‘Double Click’
How one reader’s online dating adventures led to a husband…and a new novel!

Julie Shackman’s Nightstand
The author of the new contemporary romance, Rock My World, shares her current reads.

Jackie Kimmel on Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run
One reader on the book that made her “want to strip naked and run barefoot through the mountains, intentionally.” We love when a book is so powerful it moves you to do something inspiring!

New Releases
There are so many great new books out in the world this week! Here are our picks for the best of the bunch.

Trailer: The Maze Runner
If you haven’t read James Dashner’s The Maze Runner yet, this trailer proves you need to before it hits theaters.

 

And we still have a couple of very big things happening you shouldn’t miss:

Shelf Pleasure Radio
Shelf Pleasure has hit the air waves! Join us every Wednesday as we chat with authors and other book friends about all kinds of reading fun.

Read Along With Us
In case you missed it, here are all the details for our latest The Daily Basics & Shelf Pleasure book club discussion of Melissa Foster’s Have No Shame.

 

For our personal reading this week:

Kristen is reading Allison Parr’s New Adult title, Imaginary Lines. The only things she knows about football she learned from Friday Night Lights, but she still loves this series of romances centering on the love lives of different players on an imaginary NY football team.

After weeks of raving nonstop about the wonderful book The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt to anyone who would listen, Stacy is now reading Tartt’s first novel, The Secret History about a group of misfits at a New England college who are mesmerized by their classics professor—a man whose moral ambiguity leads them down a dark path that will change their lives forever.

If you have something to say on books or reading, we want to hear it! Learn more at shelfpleasure.com.

Happy reading!

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Shelf Pleasure Book Club – Week of April 7

Published on: 3:38 PM

 

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 16^th 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.

 

 

If you have something to say on books or reading, we want to hear it! Learn more at ShelfPleasure.com.

Happy reading!

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Shelf Pleasure Book Club – Week of March 31

Published on: 2:57 PM

 

Hi Fellow Readers!

Spring fever is in the air over at Shelf Pleasure! We’re ready to throw off the winter gear and head out on vacation—or just the local park!—armed with a great new read. If you’re in need of some inspiration, check out our top 5 contenders for a spring break book pick or our list of this week’s hot new releases. And please don’t forget to share your next pick in the comments!

If all this talk of spring has you dreaming about a spring fling, you’ll enjoy our piece on an annual matchmaking festival in Ireland and how it plays a part in author Lisa Alber’s new novel.

Here are the Shelf Pleasure stories not to miss this week:

Shelf Pleasure Radio

Shelf Pleasure is 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!

 

Newport, Rhode Island: A Love Story!
Alyssa Maxwell fills us in on her love for Newport, the setting for her fun and fabulous new mystery. Plus, a giveaway!

Mother/Daughter Book Club: Spring Break Books
Reader Carlene Moore on the spring break road trip she’s taking with her mom…and their mother/daughter reading list.

A Matchmaking Festival: Reality vs. Fiction
Author Lisa Alber on her fictionalized version of an Irish matchmaking festival.

New Releases
Spring break is finally here! Here are the new titles we’ll be enjoying during our time off.

 

 

Trailer: Midnight Crossroad
Missing Sookie? Charlaine Harris is back with a brand new gothic trilogy.

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.

For our personal reading this week:

Kristen is reading bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman’s latest thriller, Killer. It’s always a treat to hang out in Los Angeles and follow series hero Dr. Alex Delaware along on twisty capers.

Stacy is reading Jen Lancaster’s Here I Go Again about a 37-year-old woman who is back living with her parents as she attempts to understand how her glory years were in high school. If she can only figure out a way to fix her past…she just might be able to save her future.

 

 

If you have something to say on books or reading, we want to hear it! Learn more at ShelfPleasure.com.

Happy reading!

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Regal pleasure Book Club week of March 23

Published on: 9:59 PM

 

Hello colleagues and readers!

Exciting news! Regal pleasure is team up with the daily basics for a new series of Book Club chat on Google plus enthusiastic. Our first choice is the award-winning New York Times and United States today bestseller have no shame by Melissa foster. More information- and make sure that you follow shelf pleasure on Facebook and Twitter , a free copy to see how you can win. We hope that you get us!

Also, pleasure, carries on the shelf Carlene Moore back with a fascinating idea on how background music can enhance your reading experience. Music perhaps not the first thing that comes to mind if you want a book to open but Carlene's playlist check out, if you optimize to optimize the world.

And for lovers of our colleagues library Karen A. Chase of will travel for words column explains the wonderful concept of small free library, a "take a book, return a book" meeting place for communities to share their favorite stories.

Here are the shelf pleasure stories not to be missed this week:

For our personal read Kristen are this week and Stacy by Chelsea handler Uganda be kidding ME giggle the comedian and late-night talk show that host is back in fine form as she tells her fun travel adventure. Although is not as funny as her earlier classic, this is still a must for any die-hard Chelsea fan.

To read, great music to

About reader Carlene Moore compiled to enhance the ultimate list of music on the reading.

Around the world
Travel writer Karen A. Chase on the magic of the small free libraries.

News
A few secrets of page turning plus some lighter fare make list of hot new releases this week.

Trailer: The dealer
Have you seen the trailer for the long-awaited adjustment yet?

 

Read along with us
Here are the details for the participation to the shelf pleasure / daily basics book club discussion of Melissa foster have no shame.

Have to say something on books or read, we want to hear it! Learn more at shelfpleasure.com.

Have fun reading!

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Shelf Pleasure Book Club – Week of March 17

Published on: 7:02 AM

 

Hi Fellow Readers!

Ever since we were kids, the library has been one of our favorite places. And though technology has changed the way many of us read and get our book news, the library remains a place to find fellow book lovers, get recommendations and try out new books—for free! Fellow library lover—and Shelf Pleasure contributor—Carlene Moore sums up why you shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss your local library. Tell us, when was the last time you rented a book?

If you’ve ever dreamed of working from home, make sure to check out a day in the life of author Julie Mayerson Brown as she attempts to avoid all distractions to write her next novel. Much easier said than done!

 

Here are the Shelf Pleasure stories not to miss this week:

On Writing from Home
Author Julie Mayerson Brown fills us in on why writing from home isn’t as dreamy as it appears.

Why I Still Love the Library
Reader Carlene Moore’s passionate defense on why the library is as vital as ever.

New Releases
Edge-of-your-seat suspense stories are our picks for the best of this week’s new releases.

Trailer: Paddington
Remember the bear from Peru? He comes to life in this trailer for his new movie.

 

 

For our personal reading this week, Kristen is spending time with Laura Lippman’s haunting crime novel After I’m Gone. While Kristen still hopes Lippman will bring back beloved series character Tess Monaghan one day, at least Tess has a cameo in this book. And it is hard to put down regardless, exploring how one man’s disappearance echoes through the lives of the wife, mistress, and daughters he left behind.

Stacy is just beginning The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer. The novel follows six friends, who meet in summer camp as teenagers, as they move from youth to middle age, seeking successful careers and romances—and realizing that life does not always work out the way you imagine.

 

 

If you have something to say on books or reading, we want to hear it! Learn more at shelfpleasure.com.

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Shelf Pleasure Book Club – Week of March 10

Published on: 4:55 AM

Hi Fellow Readers!

Fan fiction may have been around for decades but the term has become huge in the book world in the past few years. If you’re not familiar with it, fan fiction simply means written by a fan of, and featuring characters from, a particular TV series, movie, book, etc. In case you weren’t aware of how big a phenomenon it has become, the mega-bestselling 50 Shades of Grey trilogy derives from fan fiction featuring the Twilight series. Whether you love it or hate it, agree or disagree with the concept, find out why it has such a devoted following—and you just may realize how many of your favorite reads have its roots in fan fiction.

Also on Shelf Pleasure, author Laura Barnard shares her fabulous chick lit reading list—including one that’s tapped to be the next Bridget Jones! What better way to celebrate that spring is (finally!) in the air than with a couple of hot reads? Check out the list and don’t forget to let us know you’re favorites.

 

Here are the Shelf Pleasure stories not to miss

(hint: if you’re looking for a laugh, you must watch our pick for trailer of the week):

Laura Barnard’s Picks
Chic-lit author Laura Barnard shares her sexy spring reading list, many of which we can’t wait to add to our own nightstands!

Fan Fiction: You Know You Love It
One reader’s fierce defense of her love of fan fiction.

Love Is Murder in Chicago
Author Julie Anne Lindsey takes us inside this crime fiction convention.

New Releases
Here are the new books we’ll be adding to our reading list!

Trailer: Dancing with Cats
This is one book trailer we could never make up!

For our personal reading this week, Kristen is revisiting Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. The story of Scout and Jem and their innocent obsession with their neighbor while so many truly scary things are going on in their hometown is one of her touchstones…and she likes to reread it every year or so.

Stacy is finishing up Donna Tart’s phenomenal book, The Goldfinch. After a traumatic childhood, Theo Decker is now an adult who is drawn into a dark and dangerous underworld, the consequence of events that began on that fateful day when he was 13 years old and his mother is killed.

 

 

If you have something to say on books or reading, we want to hear it! Learn more at shelfpleasure.com or email us at info@shelfpleasure.com.

Happy reading!

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