Book Signing

Book Lovers is pleased to announce that our first book signing will be with local author, Steven Manchester, a Westport native. Mr. Manchester will be signing copies of his new book, Jacob Evans. One man. One life. One incredible journey. "Containing thirty-eight complete stories, individually-- everything from heart-warming to bone chilling...each standing firmly on its own. Collectively...these thirty-eight glimpses of life become a simple memoir of one man’s journey, with all the complexities that make such a trip worthwhile."

The signing will be on June 14 from 12:00 to 2:00. We currently have copies of his book available for purchase and preview prior to Mr. Manchester’s visit. We’re hoping to have a great turn-out and want to extend to you a personal invitation to come meet Mr. Manchester, listen to his reading, and enjoy this first time Book Lover event.

Though I’ve only just started to read Jacob Evans at the publishing of this newsletter, it’s fascinating to find references to local businesses and locations in the text, i.e. Our Lady of Grace Church, Potter Funeral Home to name a few. I also have to mention his tribute to the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001 called Mother Liberty which is in the front of the book. It was incredibly well written and touching. Please feel free to ask me about the book (I’ll have finished it by then) and preview or purchase a copy of the book. I’m hoping that we’ll have a good turn-out for the signing... please stop in to meet Steven Manchester and congratulate him on his newest success.

-Cheryl

It's Spring, take time to Relax!

The weather has improved and now it’s time to start thinking warm weather, sitting outdoors, soaking up the sun...and about reading, reading, reading!

Beachgoers, picnickers, campers, vacationers--start making that list now of good series to read, or great new authors to try.

Book Lover suggestions-If you’re looking for:

Book Lovers' "Picks"

If you’re a fan of Historical Fiction and you’ve missed Brenda Joyce’s Deadly series...BACK UP!!

The Francesca Cahill Mysteries are absolutely engaging. She’s a Crime Solver Extraordinaire in the early nineteen hundred when ladies most certainly did not sleuth! At times funny, often sarcastic and certainly sensual, mostly it’s the characters that just keep you wanting to know more. Rick Bragg, Police Commissioner and Calder Hart, his wealthy half brother are men dreams are made of.

The plots get more twisted as Joyce continues her series. Each leaves you "dying" for the next installment. The Series: Deadly Love, Deadly Pleasure, Deadly Affairs, Deadly Desire, Deadly Caress (rumored to be 5 of a possible 11 in the series, with the next due out in November 2003).

If you’ve read Slightly Shady, then you’ll be captured by Amanda Quick’s Don’t Look Back.

The team of Lavinia Lake and Tobias March are continuing with the "business of discreet and private inquiries for individuals of quality". Once again, a good mystery along with the continuation of their romance makes for a winning story line.

If you like Historical Romance, this is definitely a good read. Even if you don’t normally read Historical, the new trend of combining historical romance with a mystery line is a winning combination for readers looking for something new and different.

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