Book Club Girl on Air and Books-a-Million Bring You John Grogan, Author of Marley & Me!

I’m thrilled to announce that our next

Book Club Girl on Air radio show will feature New York Times bestselling author, John Grogan. The show, on this coming Thursday, December 18th, is held in conjunction with Books-a-Million bookstores, where Marley & Me is the pet book club pick of December. So welcome to all the BAM customers who will be calling in and you are all invited too!

As may well know, John Grogan's Marley and Me is the heartwarming story of a young family just starting out. The lives of John and his wife Jenny are transformed when they bring home the wonderously neurotic dog like no other named Marley.  Although Marley tears their new home apart, John and Jenny discover that Marley’s unwavering loyalty is irreplaceable.  With Marley, the Grogans learn what really matters in life and realize that unconditional love comes in many forms. You can browse inside the book here.  
 
Marley and Me has also been adapted into a major motion picture starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston and will be in theaters starting December 25th!  Watch the trailer for the film here.
 
And be sure to tune in to the show with John Grogan on Thursday, December 18th at 2pm EST where we’ll be discussing Marley & Me--both the book and the film adaptation, which John was on set to witness. Set a reminder for the show here. Call in at the usual number: 347-945-6149. The first three people to comment here with questions for John will receive a signed copy of the gorgeous illustrated edition of Marley and Me!

Comments

[Sandra]

I'd love to read Marley and Me. I don't know anything about the story except that he was a lot of trouble in the beginning. Did John ever seriously consider getting rid of him when he was young? How old is Marley now? Has he considered breeding him, if that is possible. Did John find he could deal with people in better ways after learning how to deal with Marley? Did he ever put him on meds to try to cure his neurotic behaviour, or seriously consider it? Does he feel like something of a dog expert now or just an expert in all things Marley? I hope at least one of these questions is what you're looking or. Thanks for considering my entry.

[Mary]

I haven't read the book either. I'm wondering how life has changed for John and his wife since the publication of the book and now the movie. Thanks!

[stacey @ book:thirty]

This book has an incredibly long request list at my library, and I haven't gotten my hands on it yet! We just saw the commercial for the movie the other day, and I was surprised when my 2nd grade son piped up and said, "Hey, that's the dog from 'Bad Dog, Marley!'" I was just curious about how John enjoyed the process of this book spinning into something that even elementary students could enjoy?

[Julie P.]

I know I'm not the first three, but I thought I'd come up with a few questions anyway! :)

I'll try to be there! I thoroughly enjoyed the book and can't wait to see it as a movie.

What was the strangest thing about seeing actors portray you and your family? Did you find yourself saying, "It wasn't like that" or "That's perfect."

How much input did you have on the set of the movie?

What was your family's response to the movie?

[Lori Barnes]

I curious if they'll be a follow up with this story?

[Amanda]

I haven't read this book yet either but I've been wanting to. Especially since a couple years after meeting my husband we adopted a rescue-pup who has completely changed our lives. My question is, how did you first go about writing this story? Did you originally start writing a book or did it happen as a series of short anecodotes and stories?

[Sandra]

I enjoyed that broadcast so much. I finally got up the courage to ask (type in) a question, and it got answered too! He covered a lot of territory. I can't wait to read the book now. And I have now acquired a copy of The Longest Way Home and have that to look forward to as well. Thanks so much for having these. I am confined at home and can't get out to readings or clubs etc. so I really appreciate this format.

[Sandra]

My copy has just arrived and it's beautiful. Thank you so much.