Self-Pub vs Big NY Pubs

You may have already heard about the self-pubbed top selling book, THE SHACK. If not, though, let me recommend it.

It's not a perfect write, but the messages are clear and deep and really leave you thoughtful and it's all done through a story that reaches your heart.

I'm not usually one to read those self-pubbed books, I tend to lean towards those I KNOW I'm going to love like the Mary Alice Monroe, Mary Kay Andrews, Nicholas Sparks, Carl Hiaasen, Barbara Delinsky, well okay so the list goes on ... but I know what I like and usually stick to it.

Anyway -- don't be afraid to wade out into something new. You may just find a wonderful new read.

Wishing you many friends and smiles through books,
Nancy

A Book by its Cover

A fun thing to discuss is the book compared to the cover art.

Did you know that most author's have very little influence in the cover art of their books? It's true. That's left to the marketing team and most of the time they do a fabulous job.

How do you think they did this time?

Did the cover make you pick this book to begin with?

Did the inside of the book deliver the goods promised?

Did you get what you expected?

After you read the book, did you look back at the cover and connect to the story?

What about the blurbs from other authors or reviewers...did that influence you one way or the other? Did you agree with the blurbs?

Does a certain color catch your eye? or foil letters? or pictures of dogs or landscapes?

Have fun chatting about the cover.
Happy Reading.
Nancy

Fun Snacks

How about making a Friendship Bread for a Book Club evening or morning treat? You've never heard of Friendship Bread? Oh my. You've been missing out.

It's an Amish recipe for a sweet cinnamon bread that you use a "starter" to make. (That's where the friends come in!) You can even snazzy it up with nuts or fruit for your own unique twist on things.

It's easy and yummy, too. You can get the starter recipe and several variations (chocolate and lemon, too) at the All Recipes website allrecipes.com

A nice pot of coffee or your favorite tea, and you're all set.
Have a great Book Club meeting.
Nancy