Our Next Book Club Girl on Air Book Club Show is with Elizabeth Noble, author of The Reading Group and Things I Want My Daughters to Know!

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I'm so pleased to announce our next Book Club Girl on Air Book Club Show -- the first of two book club shows we'll hold in February. That's right, starting in February, we'll be hosting (at least) two authors a month in our book club show format! This is in addition to other shows like this Friday's show with Irene Pepperberg about her bestselling book, Alex & Me. The next official Book Club Girl on Air BOOK CLUB show will be with bestselling author Elizabeth Noble, discussing her book, Things I Want My Daughters to Know on February 17th at 7 pm EST.

I read Things I Want My Daughters to Know well over a year ago and I first fell in love with Noble's writing when The Reading Group was published in the US. In Things I Want My Daughters to Know, Noble has written a completely captivating and moving tale of mother-daughter love. When Barbara learns that she is dying, she is concerned most about all the things that she won't be able to say to her 4 very different daughters. So she leaves behind letters and her journal in the hopes that the story of her life will help them guide the choices in theirs. I warn you, don't read without kleenex at hand. This novel will make you think about your relationship with your own mother as well as with your children and will have you contemplating the lessons you'll want to pass on. I encourage mothers and daughters (not to mention sisters) to participate in the show together -- even if you don't live in the same place, everyone can get online and on the phone at the same time!

The first 15 people who comment that they'd like to participate will receive the book. Set your reminder for the show, and forward it to your mother or daughter or sister, here! Browse inside the book here.

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I'd like to participate! Sounds like a good book.

Posted by: Michelle B | January 28, 2009 at 11:32 PM

I've never participated in a book club, but the book sounds wonderful. I'd give it a go.

Posted by: Heidi | January 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM

I can't wait to read this book!

Posted by: Joelle McCulley | January 29, 2009 at 07:30 AM

Don't send me a copy, but I plan on reading the book and being there! Looking forward to it!

Posted by: Julie P. | January 29, 2009 at 07:46 AM

What a heart-wrenching topic! There's sure to be plenty to think about and discuss in this one!

Posted by: Kristie Cozad | January 29, 2009 at 09:24 AM

This is one memorable book which would be wonderful to read. Thanks for this opportunity.

Posted by: diane | January 29, 2009 at 09:30 AM

I've been looking forward to reading this book. I would love to participate in the book club. Thank you for hosting it!

Posted by: gwendolyn b. | January 29, 2009 at 09:41 AM

I can try and be on-line, with a 10 month old it is hard to make promises. :)

Posted by: Kelly | January 29, 2009 at 09:47 AM

I'd like to participate! I enjoyed "The Reading Group" as well.

Posted by: Julie E. | January 29, 2009 at 09:53 AM

Kristie C.,
your email didn't show up for me to contact you for your address. Send me your snail mail address at bookclubgirl AT gmail DOT com. Thanks!

Posted by: BookClubGirl | January 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM

it looks like a great read - looking forward to reading more.

Posted by: Sharon Crow | January 29, 2009 at 10:20 AM

I'd like to participate and would love to read the book.I'm a sucker for a good tear-jerker, which doesn't take much in my "pre-menopausal" state!

Posted by: Kelly C | January 29, 2009 at 10:54 AM

This is a great idea for moms/sisters/daughters to participate together! I have three sisters and three daughters - I would love to be a part of this book club read!

Posted by: stacey @ book:thirty | January 29, 2009 at 01:21 PM

I didn't count the comments. Hope I made it in.

thereedfamily[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

Posted by: Ti | January 29, 2009 at 01:21 PM

Trying this again.. my comment did not post the first time.

thereedfamily[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

Posted by: Ti | January 29, 2009 at 01:24 PM

I'd love to read this book and participate. It has been on my TBR list for awhile!

Posted by: Sarah L | January 29, 2009 at 01:26 PM

Not sure if I made the first fifteen but I think I left the wrong email address with my first post. The one attached with this comment is the right one!

Posted by: Sarah L | January 29, 2009 at 01:36 PM

Oh my gosh, I think if I counted right that I am poster number 15!
Yikes, this is close!!
I do want to participate if I may!
Thanks
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com

Posted by: Darby Lohrding | January 29, 2009 at 02:24 PM

I meant #15 to get a book, not the 15th to comment.
Darby

Posted by: Darby Lohrding | January 29, 2009 at 02:26 PM

If there's still space I'd love to win a copy of the book! I feel like my mom and my grandmother would also adore it :)

Posted by: Laura | January 29, 2009 at 05:43 PM

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