I had a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a book club, that I qualified for by answering several essay questions and committed to participate in the author chats. I took a trip in February 2013 to Calfornia for The Black Box by Michael Connelly. I thought the book Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor, was an intriguing fantasy story. I reading the sequel that released shortly after I read the first book, Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor. The first chat was on Facebook with Laini Taylor and several bookclub members and fans on November 28, 2012. The Chat was scheduled for an hour which went by fast while trying to read others questions and Laini’s answers. I had the opportunity to have several of my questions answered. The second chat on Facebook was about Flight Behavior with Barbara Kingsolver on January 16, 2013. The third chat was about The Black Box with Michael Connelly on February 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California where I had the opportunity to meet him in person. The fourth author’s chat on Facebook was about When It Happens To You by Molly Ringwald on March 14, 2013. The archive of the chats with Laini Taylor, Barbara Kingsolver and Michael Connelly, and Molly Ringwald are no longer available. The Official Sony Reader has a Facebook page: Sony Reader Store on Facebook Stay up-to-date on new releases, book/author discussions, special Reader Store offers, new store features, and support. http://readerstore.sony.com
Unfortunately, Sony Reader Store will closing their digital doors in the U.S. and Canada on March 20, 2014 at 6 p.m. (EST). Reader Store will transfer customers to Toronto-based eReading company, Kobo—an admired eBook seller with a passionate reading community. Although, Sony Reader Store will be closing their doors, I am thankful for the opportunity I had with the VIP Reader Club. I enjoyed meeting Michael Connelly, socializing with new reader friends and the opportunity to go to California.
Sony Readers Book Club Chat: The Black Box by Michael Connelly
I had the opportunity to meet Michael Connelly at a special event provided for Sony VIP Reader Members in Los Angeles, California on February 16, 2013. He talked to us about the book and we were able to ask him questions. He autographed my reader cover that was also given to me by Sony for being chosen to be a Sony VIP Reader Member. I felt very excited and honored to meet Michael Connelly. I have more pictures of the event: Sony Readers Book Club Chat: The Black Box by Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly App for iOS Devices for Apple Product
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
In December 7, 2012 Entertainment Weekly magazine, Reese Witherspoon wrote an article on Gillian Flynn’s Book, Gone Girl. She was mesmerize by the suspenseful story. She found that it was one of those books that unfolded in such an addictive way that she didn’t want to stop reading it. She had realized the author had written another addictive book about a crime in middle America called Dark Places. She made the opportunity to have lunch with Gillian Flynn, having the opinion that Gillian Flynn was going to be a dark, complicated, brooding crime novelist who would talk with her about unsolved crime in America. To her surprise and disappointment, Gillian was not dark, Gillian Flynn is a lovely, intelligent mother and wife. During the lunch she was pleased to learn that that Gillian loves talking about unsolved crimes. Reese Witherspoon realized that is why the heroine Amy Dunn is mesmerizing because Amy is nice and normal at first but later is revealed to be dark. Witherspoon is a producer on the planned film adaptation of Gone Girl. Reece Witherspoons article on EW.com on November 20, 2012: Gillian Flynn: 2012 Entertainers of the Year
David Fincher reportedly in talks to direct ‘Gone Girl’ movie
Article by Rob Brunner, January 22, 2013 on EW.com
David Fincher reportedly in talks to direct Gone Girl movie on EW.com
David Fincher is in early talks to tackle the project, which is being produced by Reese Witherspoon. There’s no word yet on whether Reece will also appear in the film. Flynn, a former Entertainment Weekly TV critic, is writing the screenplay. If Fincher does end up signing on the timing of the project is unclear, since the director is already reportedly attached to a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea movie and might still take on Girl With the Dragon Tattoo sequel The Girl Who Played With Fire.
As of March 13, 2013, Gone Girl continues to be a top seller at Barnes and Nobles, Amazon and Audible.
Watch Imdb for Movie Status of Gone Girl, will hit theaters October 3, 2014.
Gone Girl
Gone Girl, starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund, releases October 3, 2014 in theaters. Based on the mystery thriller book and screenplay written by Gillian Flynn. Ben Affleck captivates as Nick Dunne, a man who reports that his wife (Pike) of five years is missing and becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance.
Another one of Gillian Flynn’s Books, Dark Places was made into a movie, it was released June 18, 2015 as a Directv Cinema. The movie can be rented at Directv Cinema and Amazon Instant Video.
Great Reads Before They Were Movies
In the December 10, 2012 People Magazine book section listed three great reads before they were movies: Anna Karenina: The Screenplay by Tim Stoppard, The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick and Life of PI by Yanni Martel.
Books into Movies on Popsugar
20 Books to Read Before They’re Adapted Into 2012 Movies
31 Books Turned Into 2013 Movies
100 Books to Read Before They’re Movies
November 13, 2013
Chat LIVE with Eat, Pray, Love Author Elizabeth Gilbert!
Baby-Sitter Club Book Series Has Gone Digital
The Baby-Sitter Club Book Series has gone digital. On December 1, 2012, Scholatic released the first 20 titles and below I have the first 8 books of the series pictured in order with the list price being $5.99 each. Sony Reader Store has their prices at $5.69 each with the first 8 available and an e-book collection with issue 1-4 for List Price of $23.96 for $14.49. Amazon has all 20 available for $4.61 – $4.99 each with no collection as of yet.
Let’s Get Digital
I own several ebook readers and tablets. I have added some links for you to compare the ebooks and tablets so you can decide on your own what will be best for you. If you are interested in my feedback about the devices contact me with your questions. I’m not expert but I will try to share what I know.
E-Readers: Which on is right for you? (Best Buy)
Ebook Buyer’s Guide: Know When to Buy an eReader and When to Wait
2013 Best Tablet Side-by-Side Comparisons and Reviews
iPad Mini: A comparison with other small tablets
Top Tablets and e-book Readers
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Audiobook Service:
Top 10 Bestsellers of 2013
(Adult & Juvenile Fiction, December 30, 2013, People Magazine)
1. Inferno – Dan Brown 2. Hard Luck – Jeff Kinney 3. The House of Hades – Rick Riordan 4. The Third Wheel – Jeff Kinney 5. Divergent – Vernonica Roth 6. The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald 7. Fifty Shades of Grey – E.L. James 8. And the Mountains Echoed – Khaled Hosseini 9. The Fault in Our Stars – John Green 10. Allegiant – Veronica Roth2014 Summer Reads:
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