I tweeted about this earlier, but it's too good not to post. Craig Ferguson, in his charming brogue, calls Laura Lippman a "naughty librarian" and reads an excerpt from I'd Know You Anywhere, which we've been steadily buzzing about.
Enjoy!
-Kayleigh
This past June at ALA, one of our most in-demand AREs was Laura Lippman's I'd Know You Anywhere, on sale today (check out the "buzz" from our title presentation). The critics are weighing in:
"She's one of the best novelists around, period.” —The Washington Post
"Lippman deftly keeps the balls aloft with a strong structure–a straight-ahead chronology interrupted by surgical flashbacks–and evocative writing." —Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Lippman’s taut, mesmerizing, and exceptionally smart drama of predator and prey is at once unusually sensitive and utterly compelling."–Donna Seaman, Booklist (starred review)
"From its unsettling opening to its breathtaking conclusion, "Anywhere" exemplifies Lippman's strengths: compassion, intense prose and deep empathy for the snares of ambiguous emotions."–Adam Woog, Seattle Times
"Lippman never forgets as she moves from past to present and from perspective to perspective that nothing is more important—or more elusive—than the truth."–Kirkus
Check out this video of Laura discussing the book, and be sure to stock your shelves. Laura will be appearing on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson (August 31) and on The Tavis Smiley Show (September 1)! I'd Know You Anywhere will also be coming to People Magazine's August 30th issue.
Want more Laura? Tell her why you love your library in 1,000 words or less, and win a visit! Deadline: September 30, 2010. Go to Laura’s site for the rules of the contest.
-Kayleigh
We at HarperLibrary are so excited about attending the American Library Association's Annual Conference in June. It gives us the opportunity to spend time with the people we love the most…LIBRARIANS! Although it is a month and a half away, our author lineup and conference events are in full swing. Please stop by our booth (# 2513) for all the action and some great giveaways! Check out some of the authors and events you will NOT want to miss:
Saturday, June 26, 2010
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Auditorium Speakers Series
Nancy Pearl with Mary McDonagh Murphy, author of Scout Atticus and Boo
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
HarperCollins Seasonal Title Presentation
To RSVP, send an email to: bobby dot brinson at harpercollins dot com
(Note: The HarperChildren's Books Seasonal Title Presentation will immediately follow starting at 11:30 AM)
10:30 AM – Noon
ALTAFF Program: Isn't It Romantic?
Featuring Sophia Nash, author of Secrets of a Scandalous Bride
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Mary McDonagh Murphy, booth signing
Scout, Atticus and Boo
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Sophia Nash, booth signing
Secrets of a Scandalous Bride
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stacy Parker Aab, booth signing
Government Girl
Sunday, June 27, 2010
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Literary Tastes Breakfast
Featuring Adriana Trigiani, author of Very Valentine
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Adriana Trigiani, booth signing
Brava, Valentine
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
ALTAFF Program: Authors Come in All Colors
Featuring Dolen Perkins-Valdez, author of Wench
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dolen Perkins-Valdez, booth signing
Wench
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
ALTAFF Program: The Laugh's on Us
Featuring Roy Blount, Jr., author of Hail, Hail, Euphoria!
Monday, June 28, 2010
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Auditorium Speakers Series
Dennis Lehane, author of Moonlight Mile
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Dennis Lehane, booth signing
Moonlight Mile
10:30 AM – Noon
ALTAFF Program: First Author, First Book
Featuring Daphne Kalotay, author of Russian Winter
11:00 AM – Noon
Marilyn Johnson, booth signing
This Book is Overdue!
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Daphne Kalotay, booth signing
Russian Winter
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
ALTAFF Gala Author Tea
Featuring Laura Lippman, author of I'd Know You Anywhere
HarperCollins is a proud sponsor of ALTAFF (www.ala.org/atlaff). For tickets, please call 1-800-545-2433 ext 2161.
I am sure we will be adding to this already dymanic schedule, so please visit us for further updates. We look forward to seeing you in DC!
Enjoy!
-Bobby
