When Joyce Maynard's Labor Day was published in hardcover last summer, I was so intrigued by the storyline. A woman and her teenage son encounter a mysterious man at a store in town and somewhat inexplicably, invite him home. The chance encounter and how they each choose to deal with it forever changes all three of their lives.
With the end of summer closing in and a steamy Labor Day weekend looming in the town of Holton Mills, New Hampshire, lonely, friendless thirteen-year-old Henry spends most of his time watching television, reading, and daydreaming with only his emotionally fragile, long-divorced mother for company. But everything changes on the Thursday before the holiday weekend when a mysterious bleeding man named Frank asks Henry for a hand. Over the next five days, Henry will learn some of life's most valuable lessons, about the breathless pain of jealousy, the power of betrayal, and the importance of putting those we care about above ourselves—and that real love is worth waiting for.
From acclaimed author Joyce Maynard comes a beautiful, poignant tale of love, sex, adolescence, and devastating treachery as seen through the eyes of a young teenager—and the man he later becomes.
Labor Day is on sale in paperback this Tuesday, August 3rd, and Joyce will join us on Monday, August 30th to discuss the book. I can't wait for this discussion. I have 10 copies of Labor Day to give away to the first 10 people who comment that they'd like to participate in the show on August 30th at 7 pm ET. Browse inside Labor Day, check out the reading group guide, visit Joyce's website and set your reminder for the show. You can also look for Joyce on tour near you, for both the paperback of Labor Day and for her new novel in hardcover, The Good Daughters, which is on sale on August 24th.
I would like to read it.
Posted by: Kelly | August 02, 2010 at 09:24 AM
I would love to read this and participate in the discussion please. Thank you.
Posted by: Sandra | August 02, 2010 at 09:38 AM
I usually love your selections so I'd love to join.
Posted by: Andrea | August 02, 2010 at 09:50 AM
I would like to participate on this one !
Posted by: Lori Barnes | August 02, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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Posted by: Lori Barnes | August 02, 2010 at 10:09 AM
I can't wait to participate in this one. Count me in please.
Posted by: Martha D | August 02, 2010 at 10:40 AM
I would like to participate! I've been hearing such great things about this novel on Twitter and around the internet! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Melissa C. | August 02, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Sounds like a great book - count me in!
Posted by: Missy Hatfield | August 02, 2010 at 01:01 PM
SOunds great!!! I remember you talking about this book when you read it!! Count me in!!
Posted by: Jenn James | August 02, 2010 at 02:40 PM
I would love to participate. Thanks.
Posted by: anne | August 02, 2010 at 04:19 PM
I know I am too late. But, I am very interested in reading this one and tuning in to the program. Sounds like a good book.
Posted by: Carolina Book Stacks | August 02, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Looks like I'm too late, but I plan on listening in anyway. Sounds like a great read.
Posted by: Kate | August 03, 2010 at 09:06 AM
I loved this book and my book club is doing this one! I need to get a paperback copy to loan to friends. Would love to listen to the discussion!!!
Posted by: Miriam | August 03, 2010 at 06:17 PM
How did I miss this one. I will have to listen but if there are any books left I would love to read it.
Posted by: Debbie D | August 16, 2010 at 07:41 PM
Just came across your site and would love to read Labor Day too, any more copies stashed away?
Posted by: Andrea H | August 17, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Book Club Girl, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading this novel. I am looking forward to tuning in to Book Club Girl's Blog Talk Radio. I want to thank you so much for the copy. I have so many questions to ask the author. Thanks again and have a great weekend.
Posted by: Carolina Book Stacks | August 20, 2010 at 10:35 AM