We’re thrilled to have one of our titles included in Nancy Pearl’s ‘Summer’s Best Books’ list.
In The Color of Lightning, Paulette Jiles, author of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestsellers Enemy Women and Stormy Weather delivers an amazing novel about the aftermath of the Civil War.
It is based on the true story of Brit Johnson, a freed black man who travels with his family from Kentucky to settle in Texas at the end of the Civil War. There, his wife and children are captured during an Indian raid, and Brit finds himself embroiled in the battle between the U.S. government and the native Americans whose land, freedom, and culture are threatened.
The New York Times Book Review called it “a gripping, deeply relevant book” and the Washington Post called it “glorious work”
Free copies to the 25 lucky people who send us a comment!
Happy reading.
-Virginia
I trust anything that Nancy recommends and that HarperCollins pubishes. What a combo! Sounds like a wonderful summer read. It's on my list. I love discovering new authors.
Posted by: Andrea Lapsley | July 1, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Sounds great! Would love to win a copy:)
Posted by: Tracy | June 24, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Paulette Jiles is a great writer. Can't wait to read this one.
Posted by: Sandy Sullivan | June 24, 2009 at 09:41 AM
I've enjoyed both of Paulette Jiles' previous books (Enemy Women especially). Looking forward to seeing the new book.
Posted by: bookclubdiva | June 24, 2009 at 08:51 AM
This looks like a fascinating book. I'll have to see if we are getting it!
Posted by: Beverley | June 23, 2009 at 11:17 PM
I am very interested in this period and would love to read this historical novel.
Posted by: ruth | June 23, 2009 at 07:08 PM
What a fascinating novel. Thanks for featuring this story.
Posted by: anne | June 23, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Love this time period! Thanks for these chances to win books!
Posted by: Jennifer W. | June 23, 2009 at 04:03 PM
I am a big fan of good Civil War fiction, as there is always an element of truth in it. This sounds like one of those books that stays in your mind long after you have finished it. I look forward to reading "The Color of Lightning."
Posted by: Nancy Viens | June 23, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Count me in too!
Posted by: james flowers | June 23, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Yesterday in my department everyone was checking out the reading list. Congrats that one of your titles was chosen as a great summer read by Nancy Pearl.
Posted by: Jennifer Graves | June 23, 2009 at 03:53 PM
I read about this on NPR. It sounds great.
Posted by: Jenne Turner | June 23, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Sounds good! I'd add it to my stack.
Posted by: Michelle | June 23, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Well, if Ms. Pearl recommends it then I have to read it!!!
-Amy
Posted by: Amy | June 23, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Sweet! Enter me to win. This sounds like a good book and I love period pieces/historical fiction! Thanks!
Posted by: Melissa C | June 22, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Sounds like a great read!
Posted by: Marie | June 22, 2009 at 07:00 PM
This sounds like a good read.
Posted by: E. Rock | June 22, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Anything that Nancy Pearl recommends - is golden. Congrats on your book making the cut.
Posted by: Millie Gonzalez | June 22, 2009 at 05:47 PM
Ooh, sounds fascinating!
Posted by: Erica | June 22, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Please count me in - Thanks!
Posted by: CherylS22 | June 22, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Looks like a great read!
Posted by: Lisa S | June 22, 2009 at 03:49 PM
I'm feeling lucky.
Posted by: Lauren | June 22, 2009 at 03:44 PM
I love summer reading lists! I've never read anything by Paulette Jiles, but this sounds like it could have some interesting things to say about race relations in a very turbulent time.
Posted by: Jeremy | June 22, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Any book chosen by Nancy Pearl has to be good. Please enter me to win.
Posted by: Diane LaRue | June 22, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Oooh those look like good reads!
Awesome of you to do a giveaway on these books!
Posted by: Ashlie | June 22, 2009 at 02:55 PM