Announcing My Next Book Club Girl on Air Show with Kelly Corrigan, author of The Middle Place!
Ever since it was published in hardcover, I have been so intrigued by Kelly Corrigan's memoir, The Middle Place. In the book, which has gone on to become a word-of-mouth sensation and a New York Times bestseller, Corrigan writes about caring for her ill father while dealing with her own cancer as a mother. As she puts it on her website, she explores "being a parent and a child at the same time, about the special double-vision you get when you have one foot standing in each place. It is about the family you make and the family you came from, and locating, navigating and finally celebrating the place where they meet."
I think there are very few of us who didn't have her extremely compelling video sent to us at the end of the year. And I dare anyone to watch it and emerge with dry eyes. I'm thrilled that Kelly will be joining me on Wednesday, May 27th at 7 pm to discuss The Middle Place with me and with all of you!
The first 15 people who comment that they'd like to participate in the show on the 27th will receive a free copy of the book. You can read an excerpt here, and watch the video with Corrigan below. Set your reminder for the show here.
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I would love to participate as well! I so enjoy participating in your Authors on Air series. Since becoming a loyal follower of your blog and tweets, I have read so many books that I wouldn't otherwise have probably picked up! Thanks so much!
I have been wanting to read this book for so long, and I was so excited to see that it's going to be a BlogTalk radio show. I've been waiting for this e-mail! And, you're right about the video. I sat at my desk and just bawled.
Just a note to say that I loved this book! So glad you're having Kelly Corrigan on the show, and I can't wait to listen. And congrats to all of you who win the book!
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What good timing I have tonight. I'd love to participate in this one. I've been looking forward to reading it. It sounds like a really special book.
Posted by: Darlene | May 03, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Sounds like a powerful book! I'd love a copy.
Posted by: Jennsbookshelf | May 03, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Thanks for including a link to the trailer.. I checked it out and it looks really good. Count me in please!
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Posted by: Ti | May 03, 2009 at 11:14 PM
I'd love to join the show on the 27th. I have been looking forward to reading this one.
Posted by: Nicole | May 03, 2009 at 11:52 PM
I'd love to join the show...I've read the book, would love my own copy, and have received the e-mail video.
Posted by: Jonelle | May 04, 2009 at 01:12 AM
I would love to participate as well! I so enjoy participating in your Authors on Air series. Since becoming a loyal follower of your blog and tweets, I have read so many books that I wouldn't otherwise have probably picked up! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Melissa C | May 04, 2009 at 01:16 AM
I'd love to participate. I've been following this book for a while, reading great reviews but haven't read it yet. Thanks for the offer.
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Posted by: Mary | May 04, 2009 at 06:43 AM
I have been wanting to read this book for so long, and I was so excited to see that it's going to be a BlogTalk radio show. I've been waiting for this e-mail! And, you're right about the video. I sat at my desk and just bawled.
Posted by: Julie P. | May 04, 2009 at 07:14 AM
I'd love to participate in this show! I've been wanting to read this book for a long time.
Posted by: Kathy | May 04, 2009 at 07:35 AM
I've heard great buzz about this book & would love to participate. Thank you Jen!
Posted by: Lisa C | May 04, 2009 at 08:08 AM
I'd love to participate. I really enjoyed the Red Leather Diary program.
Posted by: Melanie | May 04, 2009 at 08:15 AM
Jen,
I would love to join in this dicussion!
Thanks so much,
Darby
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Posted by: Darby Lohrding | May 04, 2009 at 09:21 AM
I heard this book was great! I'd love to participate.
Posted by: Julie E. | May 04, 2009 at 09:25 AM
What a wonderful book. I would love to participate.
Posted by: ellie | May 04, 2009 at 10:05 AM
I'd love to participate, it sounds great.
Posted by: Lisa Munley | May 04, 2009 at 11:23 AM
I read this book in January and have already written the call in number in my calendar. I can't wait!!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 04, 2009 at 11:55 AM
If there are still any copies left, count me in please. I'd love to read this and participate.
Posted by: Sarah | May 04, 2009 at 12:58 PM
I would LOVE to participate.
Sheri
A Novel Menagerie
Posted by: sheri | May 04, 2009 at 02:50 PM
I would love to particapate. Please include me. If it is not to late.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | May 04, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Just a note to say that I loved this book! So glad you're having Kelly Corrigan on the show, and I can't wait to listen. And congrats to all of you who win the book!
Posted by: Vicki | May 04, 2009 at 09:58 PM