The goings on at the Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency, Inc.
The American Library Association's Reference and User Services division just announced its new reading list winners in eight genres. Appearing under the "adrenaline" genre is BLUE HEAVEN by C.J. Box!
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by Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency, Inc. at 11:39 AM
The Given Day is released this week in the UK, and the first reviews are universally positive! A sampling is below.The Daily Mail says, "The acclaimed author of Mystic Riverhas produced a contender for the Big American Novel... not only a powerful, beautifully written novel, but the best kind of history lesson.""This is a sprawling, enthralling novel... every sentence is a treat, every image vivid," says The Sunday Telegraph, extolling the novel's "extraordinary freshness and vitality."The Daily Express states, "Although Lehane is keen to offer a complete historical portrait of Boston after the First World War, he does not stint on characters and plot either. It is an accomplished balancing act."The Given Day is a "massive, enormously readable new novel," according to The Scotsman.Full reviews (and many more) here!Lastly, there is a fascinating, in-depth piece on the author and his career is this week's Guardian.
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by Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency, Inc. at 2:15 PM
"Box doesn't miss a trick in this suspense-filled thriller" exclaims the Globe and Mail. "As we move on the emotional roller coaster with the McGuanes, it's impossible to stop reading. Save this for a weekend when you don't plan to leave the house."The San Diego Union Tribune decalres,"C.J Box has put together a crackerjack thriller, relentless in its suspense, peopled with an intriguing cast of characters and loaded with unpredictable surprises. Label it a winner."The full reviews -- and many more -- are here.
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by Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency, Inc. at 11:30 AM
Meanwhile, C.J. Box's new standalone, THREE WEEKS TO SAY GOODBYE, has already hit #24 on The New York Times extended best seller list and #2 on both the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News lists!People praised its "skilled pacing and well-developed suspense," calling it "Juno with a body count," and the Billings Gazette says "The tight writing, dead-on characterizations and fierce action that he brought to other novels come together in the wrenching 'Three Weeks To Say Goodbye.'"As always, click here for the latest reviews.
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by Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency, Inc. at 12:21 PM
We are absolutely thrilled to tell you that C.J. Box's BLUE HEAVEN has been nominated by the Mystery Writers of America for an Edgar Award for best novel! Winners will announced on April 30th, so keep your fingers crossed!
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by Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency, Inc. at 11:58 AM
Are you an Intimidator, Swashbuckler, Gamesman, Methodologist, Steady Eddy, Laid Back, or Artist on the green? Check out Darrin Gee's THE SEVEN PERSONALITIES OF GOLF to find out!The Par-Tee Line, the newsletters of the Executive Women's Golf Association, has chosen it as their book of the month, so you know it must be good! The First Coast Register also has a nice write-up of the book here.
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by Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency, Inc. at 10:11 AM
C.J. Box hits the road today to promote THREE WEEKS TO SAY GOODBYE, his new standalone thriller.Tuesday, January 6 at 4pmCity News1722 Carey AvenueCheyenne, WYTuesday, January 6 at 7pmChickering Bookstore203 South 2nd StreetLaramie, WYWednesday, January 7 at 5:30 pmMurder by the Book1574 South Pearl StreetDenver, COWednesday, January 7 at 7:30pmTattered Cover1628 16th StreetDenver, COThursday, January 8 at 6:30pmMurder by the Book2342 Bisonnet StreetHouston, TXFriday, January 9 at 7pmPoisoned Pen4014 North Goldwater #101Scottsdale, AZSaturday, January 10 at 12pmBook Carnival348 South Tustin AvenueOrange, CASaturday, January 10 at 2pmMystery Bookstore1036-C Broxton AvenueLos Angeles, CASaturday, January 10 at 4pmMysteries to Die For2940 East Thousand Oaks BoulevardThousand Oaks, CASunday, January 11 at 2pmMysterious Galaxy7051 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Suite 302San Diego, CAMonday, January 12 at 7pmBarnes & Noble530 South 24th Street WestBillings, MTTuesday, January 13 at 4pmCody Newsstand1121 13th StreetCody, WY
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