eReading Book Club Style

Hey friends,
It's the first day of April...and I'm just wondering how the heck this year is zipping by so quickly. I know it's moving faster than normal because I'm behind on the stack of TBR (to-be-read) books that I've accumulated.

Looking at that stack of paperbacks was bad enough, but I know that I also have a virtual stack on my Kindle Fire begging for attention, too.

I did reshuffle the order of things recently to make time to blurb another author's book recently. I'm glad I did because I fell in love with Cole and Liza in THE PRACTICE PROPOSAL by Tracy March. It's a quick read and since today is opening season for baseball it's kind of good timing to share this super love story between a hunky pro baseball player (not so unlike that handsome Michael Morse) and the girl that had a school girl crush on him back in the day. I do love a reunion romance but this one brings so much more to the table, including a really fun bake-off scene that you're sure to enjoy.

THE PRACTICE PROPOSAL leapt out on release day and quickly hit the top 100 on Barnes and Noble. This book is only available digitally....so it got to me to wondering...

Does your book club only read books available in traditional paperback/hard cover or have you embraced the digital age and are finding new authors through your kindle and nook choices?

Order your copy of Tracy March's THE PRACTICE PROPOSAL....you can see part of my quote heree on the cover.
Enjoy!

Read. Relax. Repeat with Novels by Nancy Naigle
Adams Grove Novels
Sweet Tea and Secrets
Out of Focus
Wedding Cake and Big Mistakes - coming July 9 - Pre-order now
Pecan Pie and Deadly Lies - coming soon - Pre-order now
Mint Juleps and Justice - coming in 2014

Authors at your Book Club Meeting

Is it your month to plan the book club program or evening?

Trying to think of something new and exciting to make it memorable?

Why not include an author chat?

Many authors will jump at the chance to do a conference call or Skype call with your book club, and many will even send along some swag (bookmarks, pens, fun stuff to give away) to add to the fun.

How to find an author? You could always start with the website. There is generally contact information and media information there. Finding local authors is always exciting. If you're in the south, the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) has a special program that lists authors by state in their "Authors 'Round The South" program at this link --> http://stars.authorsroundthesouth.com/author 

Another website that includes authors willing to travel, or chat with your clubs is BookClubReading.com 

I'd love to hear about your book club events --- stop by and share your stories or email them to me and I'll post them here on the blog.
Hugs and happy reading.
Nancy

Book Club Preferences - Print vs Digital

Have you selected the Montlake Romance release of SWEET TEA AND SECRETS for your book club read of the month? Now available in print, digital and audio, too. If your an Amazon Prime member you can get your kindle version for free.

Does your book club prefer one format over the other, or is it a mix? It's interesting to watch the rapid growth of digital publishing, and the shifting attitudes about reading devices versus holding a paper book in your hands.

I like the fact that we have options. In some cases, the digital option gives us a great way to sample new authors in a less expensive way. I'm hearing more and more that people are balancing both digital and paper formats in their personal reading habits based on what's going in their life (traveling, reading on the run, budget) and that's pretty cool.

One thing that my author friends and I've heard is the disappointment in not being able to get your digital books signed , or going to book signings in a bookstore only to feel like you have to apologize for buying the digital copy instead of the print book.

I am here to tell you that we appreciate you buying our books no matter what format you prefer.
If you purchased a digital copy of any of my books, you can still get an autograph. You can send me a SASE to Nancy Naigle ~ PO BOX 723 ~ Emporia, VA 23847 and I'll happily send you a KEEPER KASE card that has the book cover on the front and a personalized autograph on the back. These cards are the brainchild of my author friend, Dianna Love, and they are really becoming popular. They are in a handy 4x6 size so you can collect them in a standard photo album.

If your book club would like autographed cards to distribute on your book night ... just let me know. I'd be happy to send enough for everyone in the group, and I'll even personalize them.
Hugs and happy reading~

Sweet Tea and Secrets - Summer Jacket

We just released a 2nd edition of Sweet Tea and Secret to correct a few minor editorial issues and while we were at it.....we refined the cover too.

You'll notice good old Clyde made the back this time :) We love him.

I hope you'll help me continue to spread the word about SWEET TEA AND SECRETS and the other novels that will be coming soon with ties to the small town of Adams Grove.

If you're not sure how YOU can help....check out the SPREAD THE WORD tab on my website at www.NancyNaigle.com You can help all your favorite authors get attention for your favorite books.

Don't forget, too, if you have a book club (formal or just your best girlfriends planning to get together) and would like some treats from me to go with your books....let me know. I'd be happy to send you a package to enhance the Sweet Tea and Secrets fun.

Hugs and happy reading,

Nancy

It's April!

It's hard for me to believe we're already a quarter of the way through 2011! Time is zipping by and that makes our get together's that much more important.

So, it's April. The Cadbury bunny is bwak-bwok-bwaaaking on the TV between every other commercial and that makes me think about Easter eggs. For April's get together how about a smorgasbord of anything that has eggs in it in hors d'oeuvres size. 

• Deviled Eggs
• Quiche
• Cake (hooray!)
• Souffle
• Meringue
• Potato Salad with the pretty hard boiled egg slices in a flower shape on top!

Yeah, not as hard as it first sounds is it? It'll be interesting to see what everyone pulls together.
Eggs-actly ;)

Now....tell me what kind of fun you have planned!

Be Mine, Book Club Valentine

Hi book club friends,
My first publication is out! FOREVER IN MY HEART, is one of twelve short stories in the Valentine's Day anthology, BE MINE, VALENTINE. I've got a couple Valentine's Day events planned and this is becoming a favorite holiday all over again. As fun as when I was in the second grade and nervous to give out my very first valentine's day cards, and as sweet as the time I got not only a dozen roses for me--but a dozen rawhides for my dog for Valentine's Day. What are your fondest memories?

Back to business...Book club planning.
Fun for this month's book club gathering doesn't require much planning.
What you'll need:

• Conversation Hearts
• Box of kids Valentine's Day trading cards

Open the box of Valentine's Day cards and spread them out on the table.
Have each book club member pick out a card that they will address to their favorite character of one of the novels they've read. Then couple that with the appropriate Conversation Heart to match. Be ready to share why!?!?!

You might just be surprised at how many extra details we add to the romantic hunks in the books we read that are never on the written page. Funny how many of the guys in the books I read look like Kevin Costner.

I'd love to hear from you with ideas or comments.
Have fun!