As I mentioned last week, starting this month there will be two Book Club Girl On Air Book Club Shows in which we'll talk to acclaimed authors, in a book club setting. Next up this month is Elizabeth Noble on February 17th, discussing Things I Want My Daughters to Know. Following that show, I am honored to announce that internationally bestselling author Isabel Allende will join us on February 25th at 7 pm EST to discuss her most recent memoir, just out in paperback, The Sum of Our Days.
In The Sum of Our Days, Allende reconstructs the painful reality of her own life in 
the wake of the tragic death of her daughter, Paula. Narrated with warmth, humor, exceptional candor, and wisdom, this remarkable memoir is as exuberant and full of life as its creator. Allende bares her soul as she shares her thoughts on love, marriage, motherhood, spirituality and religion, infidelity, addiction, and memory—and recounts stories of the wildly eccentric, strong-minded, and eclectic tribe she gathers around her and lovingly embraces as a new kind of family.
The first 15 people to comment here will receive a copy of The Sum of Our Days to read in preparation for our discussion with her on the 25th. Browse inside the book here, and set your reminder for the show here.
I'd love to read this book, and you know how much I enjoy these radio chats.
Posted by: Julie P. | February 04, 2009 at 12:32 PM
I'm so excited! I'll go mark this on my calendar right now. I love Isabel Allende!
Posted by: Meghan | February 04, 2009 at 12:32 PM
I'd love to have a copy of this book!
Posted by: Dr. Blondie | February 04, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I would love to read this book. It sounds so heart-wrenching but I really enjoy her writing.
Posted by: Sarah | February 04, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I'm in! I can't wait.
Posted by: Kate | February 04, 2009 at 01:00 PM
I'd love to read this book and listen in please. Thank you.
Posted by: Sandra | February 04, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Count me in.
thereedfamily[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
Posted by: Ti | February 04, 2009 at 01:06 PM
I love Isabel Allende! Thanks so much.
Posted by: Lauren | February 04, 2009 at 02:39 PM
I haven't read any Isabel Allende but this sounds good. Thank You.
Posted by: Michelle B | February 04, 2009 at 02:44 PM
I'd love to read and listen to this book. Thank you! kate dot bray at gmail dot com.
Posted by: Katie B. | February 04, 2009 at 03:49 PM
I LOVE Allende's work and would really enjoy reading this and listening in! I can't imagine losing my child.
Posted by: Melissa C | February 04, 2009 at 03:49 PM
So excited to read this book!
Posted by: Andrea | February 04, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Well at least I wasn't so close to the end this time with my entry! Woosh, last time was close to the bone!
Please enter me,
Did I miss the reminder link for the chat on the 17th?
Thanks so much
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Darby Lohrding | February 04, 2009 at 04:12 PM
I am excited to read this book as I love Ms. Allende's works . . .
Posted by: M Denise C | February 04, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Jen,
I made a post and now it is not showing....count me in for this one and I did find the link for the reminder for the chat on the 17th.
Thanks so much
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Darby Lohrding | February 04, 2009 at 04:17 PM
If it's not filled, I'd love to read this book...thanks!
Posted by: Lisa C | February 04, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Excellent choice. This author is amazing. Would enjoy this book.
Posted by: alissa | February 05, 2009 at 11:40 AM
If it is not too late i would love to be included in this one. I have been busy moving and unable to hop on until now and this book has my interest peaked!!!!!!!
Posted by: Crystal | February 05, 2009 at 01:42 PM
If I'm not too late aI'd love to read this book!
Posted by: Christy | February 05, 2009 at 03:44 PM
If it's not too late I'd love to have a copy of this book, I've heard amazing things about Isabel Allende.
Posted by: Laura | February 09, 2009 at 04:07 PM