Francine Prose Joins Book Club Girl on Air to Discuss Her Newest Novel Goldengrove

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August 31, 2009

September is an action packed month on Book Club Girl on Air, with a show every week of the month! On September 10th we're joined by Tom Piazza who will discuss his novel of Hurricane Katrina, City of Refuge. On September 14th, Jacqueline Sheehan, author of Lost & Found joins us to discuss her new novel Now & Then. And on September 24th, acclaimed writer Francine Prose joins us to discuss her newest novel, now out in paperback, Goldengrove.

After the sudden death of her beloved older sister, thirteen-year-old Nico finds her life on New England's idyllic Mirror Lake irrevocably altered. Left alone to grope toward understanding, she falls into a seductive, dangerous relationship with her sister's boyfriend. Over one haunted summer, Nico faces that life-changing moment when children realize their parents can no longer help them as she experiences the mystery of loss and recovery. Still, for all the darkness at its heart, Goldengrove is radiant with the lightness of summer and charged by the restless sexual tension of adolescence.

The first 10 people to comment on this post that they'd like to participate in the show with Francine Prose on Thursday, September 24th at 7pm ET will receive a free copy of the book to read before the show (US & Canada only).

Browse inside Goldengrove, check out the reading group guide, look for Prose on tour this fall and set your reminder for the show on the 24th.

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I would love to participate! Sounds like a great book!

Posted by: Melissa C | August 31, 2009 at 01:40 AM

I would love to read Goldengrove. Please include me.
Thanks
Debbie

Posted by: Debbie D | August 31, 2009 at 06:56 AM

Goldengrove sounds wonderful. It would be great to participate. thanks.

Posted by: ruth | August 31, 2009 at 09:13 AM

I would love to read Goldengrove and participate in the book club. I adore the novels of Francine Prose.

Thanks--

Susan

Posted by: Susan Dormady Eisenberg | August 31, 2009 at 09:38 AM

I'd love to read & participate on the 24th...please count me in.
Thanks!
Lisa

Posted by: Lisa C | August 31, 2009 at 09:43 AM

Goldengrove sounds really good. I would love to read and participate in the show.

Posted by: Missy Hatfield | August 31, 2009 at 09:57 AM

I will participate but no need to send me a book as I am on her blog tour!

Posted by: Ti | August 31, 2009 at 10:40 AM

I would love to participate. I have never read Prose! What have I been missing?

Posted by: Melanie | August 31, 2009 at 10:53 AM

I would be happy to participate - sounds like a good read!

Posted by: Pam North | August 31, 2009 at 11:48 AM

I would love to participate and read this book!
rebecca dot cox at charter dot net

Posted by: Rebecca S. Cox | August 31, 2009 at 11:56 AM

I would like to [participate in teh show. Sounds like a good book.

Posted by: Carolina Gal's Literary Cafe | August 31, 2009 at 02:57 PM

Why am I always one short? I would love to participate and know that I am no. 11 book request but I promise to cross publicize on my own blog. I LOVE Francine Prose prose. Enough begging. One way or another, this should be great. Happy reading!

Posted by: Frances | August 31, 2009 at 04:43 PM

You're one late and I am two late...dang the luck!!!!!! : }
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com

Posted by: Darby Lohrding | August 31, 2009 at 11:55 PM

This was a wonderful book-- I loved it, just such gorgeous writing.

Everyone should read it!

Looking forward to the show!

Posted by: Kiki | September 01, 2009 at 11:27 AM

I would love to read this book and participate on the 24th.

Posted by: vanessa | September 02, 2009 at 11:43 AM

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