Book Club Girl On Air Welcomes Heather Newton to Discuss Under the Mercy Trees

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February 01, 2011

I’m thrilled to announce that Heather Newton will be joining us on Book Club Girl On Air on Tuesday, March 1st at 7pm ET, to discuss her debut novel, Under the Mercy Trees! Under the Mercy Trees is a wonderful family novel and has been getting some rave reviews in the blogosphere lately.

Thirty years ago, Martin Owenby came to New York City with dreams of becoming a writer. Now his existence revolves around cheap Scotch and weekend flings with equally damaged men. When he learns that his older brother, Leon, has gone missing, he must return to the Owenby farm in Solace Fork, North Carolina, to assist in the search. But that means facing a past filled with regrets, the family that never understood him, the girl whose heart he broke, and the best friend who has faithfully kept the home fires burning. As the mystery surrounding Leon's disappearance deepens, so too does the weight of decades-long unresolved differences and unspoken feelings—forcing Martin to deal with the hardest lessons about home, duty, and love.

Read the first chapter of Under the Mercy Trees here, check out the reading group guide, and like Heather on Facebook. Set your reminder for the show on March 1st and return to that same link to listen live that day. I have 10 copies of the book to give away to the first 10 people who comment that they’d like to participate in the live show on Tuesday, March 1st at 7pm ET!

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I love family dramas! Thanks, I've got March 1st on my calendar!

Posted by: Jessica | February 01, 2011 at 11:50 PM

I would love to join in, thanks. Can't wait till March 1st.

Posted by: Martha | February 01, 2011 at 11:52 PM

I am interested in hearing what this author has to say and reading the book. Can't wait.

Posted by: Lena | February 01, 2011 at 11:55 PM

I would love to participate and read the book!

Posted by: Yvette | February 02, 2011 at 12:36 AM

I was just reading about this book tonight--I'd love to join in!

Posted by: Kiki | February 02, 2011 at 12:55 AM

This sounds great, I'd love to participate.

Posted by: Andrea | February 02, 2011 at 01:18 AM

I'd love to read this and participate, thanks!

Posted by: Kate | February 02, 2011 at 01:20 AM

This sounds like a really good book I would love to read it and participate : )
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Posted by: Lori Barnes | February 02, 2011 at 08:05 AM

Been following the buzz about this book for awhile and also as I live in North Carolina my curiosity is always piqued about books set here. Thanks in advance.

Posted by: kathy | February 02, 2011 at 08:42 AM

Looks like a great read!

Posted by: Melissa | February 02, 2011 at 09:02 AM

Ah! finalmente ho trovato quello che cercavo. A volte ci vuole tanta fatica a trovare anche una minima parte di informazioni utili..

Posted by: Get your Segnali FX GRATIS | February 02, 2011 at 10:17 AM

Sounds great.

Posted by: anne | February 02, 2011 at 10:23 AM

Looks like I am to late, but I will check out the show on March 1.

Posted by: Debbie D | February 02, 2011 at 05:51 PM

This book is already on my wishlist...would love to WIN it!

Posted by: Ms. Dawn | February 03, 2011 at 10:59 AM

I'd love to read & participate if you have any copies left. This looks like an awesome read!

Posted by: Lisa | February 03, 2011 at 06:01 PM

Gracias por el mensaje de ayuda! Yo no habra llegado a este otro modo!.

Posted by: apoderarse de su FX bonos | February 03, 2011 at 09:36 PM

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