As reported by the Herald-Mail, Nora Roberts and her husband, Bruce Wilder, were planning to renovate a historic hotel in their home of Boonsboro, Maryland and turn it into a B&B having rooms with themes from books. Unfortunately, during the renovation construction workers knocked over a propane tank starting a 4-alarm fire that gutted the hotel and severely damaged 3 other building.
Parents in Charleston, West Virginia have been campaigning to suppress the teaching of two of Pat Controy’s novels, The Prince of Tides and Beach Music. In response, Pat has written a wonderful letter about the dangers of censorship.
Check availability of Pat Conroy books at Fiction Addiction.
BTW, for those out there who enjoy both the novels of Pat Conroy and John Grisham, I highly recommend The King of Lies by John Hart.
Di’s Book Blog is inviting readers to name their favorite local bookstore. All who participate will be entered to win a $25 Book Sense gift card. To enter:
2. Read her article on her local independent, Quail Ridge Books
3. Scroll to the bottom of the post and click the Comments link
4. Leave your own comment with the name, location, and URL of your favorite independent bookstore.
