http://booklovers.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Book Lovers Club en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:54:50 GMT 2010-01-06T02:54:50Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978712&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Currently the ‘ House of Night ’ vampire series, written by P.C. Cast and her daughter Kristen Cast, is being pushed (by the publisher I’m sure) to be the heir apparent to Stephenie . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:26:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978712&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2010-01-06T01:26:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976906&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace In this post, I'm going to share how I prepared for my first and second novels and what I learned from the process.  I definitely want other authors to contribute on this as well because not everyone . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:46:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976906&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Patricia G. 2010-01-05T04:46:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976425&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace A special thanks to Leslie who sent this book, which I have now read twice! I really enjoyed Nora Ephron's writing, as you can see below! ~~~~~~~ I Feel Bad About My Neck and Other Thoughts . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:16:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976425&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Christine Zibas 2010-01-04T23:16:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975992&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace I wanted to share a couple of posts that I have in my blog where I share a total of 18 free downloads that authors, or anyone who writes anything, may enjoy. I hope they can help you:   . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:19:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975992&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Tony Eldridge 2010-01-04T18:19:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974915&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Most people who know me know that I love YA fiction. Teaching middle school will do that to you. In fact, when I first started writing, it was with the intent to be a YA author. Well, years later and . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:10:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974915&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Cindy Green (Romance Author) 2010-01-04T18:10:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974701&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Well here is my reading list for 2009.  I only made it to 33, Bummer.  But I finished one already in 2010, maybe I am off to a better start this year.  Lets hope so.   TROJAN ODYSSEY . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:21:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974701&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Pam H. 2010-01-03T23:21:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974290&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Bards and Sages Publishing is pleased to announce the winners for the 6 th Annual Bards and Sages Writing Competition.  This year’s competition benefited Kiva.org.  As always, the competition . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:06:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974290&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Julie Ann Dawson 2010-01-03T17:06:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974230&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Louis L’Amour- Radigan (Bantam Books 1969) 3.75 Stars   After working through harsh conditions to build his ranch, Tom Radigan now finds himself in danger of losing what he has fought so . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:20:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974230&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Tony Peters 2010-01-03T16:20:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973971&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace A much needed book for scientific and non-scientific communities alike. Written by science writer (and former New York Times editor) Cornelia Dean, the book makes the case that scientists need to make . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:31:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973971&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace David K. 2010-01-03T12:31:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973570&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace I started the year with a second attempt at the 50-books goal. I tried it and failed pretty badly in '08 (I think I read around 25 that year). I also started with an actual list of 50 books that I was . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:18:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973570&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Rick S. 2010-01-03T06:18:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973451&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Dear President Obama,   Well, I’ve got some news to share at the start of the New Year—I got engaged! Yep, my girlfriend and I went to the Foshay Tower, the first skyscraper built . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:10:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973451&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Brett Ortler 2010-01-03T02:10:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973373&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace What will happen in the book world this year? Plus ten predictions for the publishing industry. by David A. Rozansky, Publisher, Flying Pen Press Readers, Writers & Royalties . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:44:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973373&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace David Rozansky 2010-01-03T00:44:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972940&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace A new year brings new challenges.  I'll be the designated air-ops special agent.  That means that I will be doing a majority of the air extraditions nationwide for the US Extradition Service. . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:49:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972940&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace FD Crandall 2010-01-02T17:49:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972784&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace The Non-Designer's Web Book, 3rd Edition By Robin Williams and John Tollett I loved Williams' The Mac Is Not A Typewriter and The Non-Designer's Design Book , which really did a . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:28:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972784&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Rick S. 2010-01-02T17:28:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972472&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace So says Chris Mooney in an opinion piece in the Washington Post today.  Mooney is co-author with marine scientist Sheril Kirshenbaum of "Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:18:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972472&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace David K. 2010-01-02T12:18:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972077&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect.  I was sold on the event by the Rainy Day Books employee who said that he hadn’t seen such a buzz about a cooking personality since the . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:29:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972077&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2010-01-02T04:29:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971977&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace "Dead to the World" Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 4 by Charlaine Harris published by Ace, 2004 Continuing in the world of the Southern Vampires and the supernatural events in the life of Sookie . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:17:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971977&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Gil T. Wilson 2010-01-02T02:17:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971776&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace  Be a part of the "legacy" read and comment thanks. GJH http://shuharilegacy.com/blog Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:26:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971776&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Gary J. 2010-01-01T21:26:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971647&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need To Know By Joanne Baker I'm out of practice on physics, to this was a really handy review, covering everything from Newtonian motion to relativity to quantum . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:59:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971647&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Rick S. 2010-01-01T19:59:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898797&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace As part of the new year's resolution, I set a goal of reading 50 books in 2009. See my post here: Book reading plan in 2009 . Now I gladly report that I reached this goal, and plan to do the same in . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:20:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898797&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Ru Smiln 2010-01-01T19:20:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971625&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Can't say I'm sorry to see 2009 bite the dust. It wasn't a good year from a career standpoint. I did, however, find myself with a lot of free time on my hands. When I wasn't playing golf or appearing . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:46:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971625&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Emilio C. 2010-01-01T18:46:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971568&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Book Awards 2009   Best Mystery/Thriller: Michael Connelly- 9 Dragons   Runner Up: Lee Child- Killing Floor   Honourable Mention: Jeffery Deaver- . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:37:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971568&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Tony Peters 2010-01-01T17:37:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971494&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Radar, Hula Hoops, and Playful Pigs: 67 Digestible Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life by Dr. Joe Schwarcz Dr. Schwarcz presents "67 digestible commentaries on the fascinating . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:34:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971494&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Rick S. 2010-01-01T16:34:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970953&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Hi, If you're already a part of this group or just happened upon this post, I want to welcome you and give you an opportunity to introduce yourself.  This group is designed for people who have . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:05:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970953&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Patricia G. 2010-01-01T04:05:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970303&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Ralph Compton- The Western Trail (St. Martin’s Press 1992) 3.5 Stars   After driving a large herd of cattle into the Sweetwater Valley in Wyoming they decide to set up a ranch. First they . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:52:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970303&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Tony Peters 2009-12-31T15:52:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969463&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace A Gather Member's  BookShare Giveaway:      I am a Book Addict. I buy, receive and win books on a regular basis. I am on a mission for the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:24:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969463&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Love from Darlene! 2009-12-31T01:24:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969408&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Bards and Sages Publishing is co-sponsoring the 2009 Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll .  Each year, Preditors and Editors hosts this special reader awards to spotlight the best of independent . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:38:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969408&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Julie Ann Dawson 2009-12-31T00:38:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968955&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace 7 WOMEN IN 7 SITUATIONS - 28 DAY DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL      The creator, Pamela Ngunjiri , presented this 28 day devotional journal for a workshop sponsored by the Garden . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:45:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968955&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Love from Darlene! 2009-12-30T21:45:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968879&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace LIVE FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE David Sedaris Read by David Sedaris At just over an hour long, this collection is like a Sedaris sampler platter, just right for bite-sized listening. . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:17:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968879&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace MaryBeth W. 2009-12-30T17:17:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968739&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Andrew and I watched as Fred Keller stepped out of the back of a white limo. He was joined by three men who filed out of another car behind him. There was no indication they were on alert about us, . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:39:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968739&grpId=3659174697243265&nav=Groupspace Patricia G. 2009-12-30T16:39:04Z