It's Top Ten Tuesday! Which Author Comes in at #8 on the Book Club Girl on Air Show Countdown?
I'm counting down our Top 10 Book Club Girl on Air shows every Tuesday this summer. These are the show that have gotten the most live listens and subsequent downloads.
We started it off at #10 two weeks ago with Mary Kay Andrews' show on which we discussed Deep Dish and then last week Thrity Umrigar came in at #9 for her show on The Space Between Us. Each week readers can give the show a listen and post a comment and they are entered to win that week's discussed book. To that end, I'm pleased to announce that the winner of the Space Between Us, a totebag and an advance reading copy of Thrity Umrigar's new novel coming in Winter 2012, The World We Found, is Grace! Thanks for entering and congratulations!
So which author comes next in our countdown? None other than the book club maven herself, Adriana Trigiani, for her show about Very Valentine! Listen to the show and let us know something you liked or learned from it and you'll be entered to win copies of Very Valentine and Brava, Valentine as well as a Book Club Girl tote in which you can cart them to the beach!
Be sure to visit Adriana Trigiani on her site, friend her on Facebook and follow her Twitter and look for an exciting book club retreat we'll announce later this week at which you could meet her in person! I'll pick a winner for the books and tote from all comments received by midnight, July 15th! Listen in to the show now!
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I am not entering, as I already won MKA. But, I wanted to leave a comment. She deserves to be recognized, she loves, loves book clubs, congrats to Adriana.
I like that this a series of 3 you can get more in depth with the characters! What a fun interview! I like that it is a radio call in show! Thank you for sharing!!
Such a fun show - I didn't know Trigiani was so influenced by her readers - but how fun to know how much she cares about them. Love the Valentine books.
Adriana Trigiani is an amazing woman who has written numerous wonderful books which are memorable. West Village setting for the book is a favorite of hers. Many thanks for this special giveaway.
I love this author. I listen to books on audio and have to say that the Big Stone Gap series was so wonderful that it made me want to travel to see these places. Very Valentine and Brava Valentine really touched me. I am not a big fan of mushy romances but these books made me feel as if I was part of the family. I loved the fact that they left me feeling as if I learned how to make a pair of shoes and find myself a hunky Italian.
I love and have read all of Adriana's books. I also had the pleasure of meeting her at her book signings. She is an extremely passionate person with her books and fans. I am looking forward to the new Valentine book and also the Big Stone Gap movie. I love all of her books but my favorites are "Queen of the Big Time" and "Big Stone Gap". Jennifer, this was a great and informative interview, thanks for sharing it with us. I also love your web site. I have read some of the books you have listed on your site, great suggestions. Thanks, Adriana for all of your books. I have been inspired to write my own Italian family cookbook for my nieces.
I've listened to two of the Valentine audiobooks, but haven't read any of Adriana's other books yet. This show reminded me that I need to check them out! I really liked hearing about how much she interacts with her readers, and loved her warmth and graciousness.
I discovered Adriana's books two years ago; I fell in love with the Valentine books first, and then have read all of the others. She is a wonderful, passionate person; I cannot get over the fact that she keeps so in touch with her fans. She is an amazing lady!
I've always been intrigued by Ms. Trigiani's book covers and story ideas, but I've never picked one up. I think for fear of having to read each of her previous books, and I already have such a huge TBR pile. After listening to her, I may just have to try one. If I'm lucky enough to win, I'll read them, and maybe I'll have no choice but to read the rest. ;) I liked hearing how Adriana came up with her ideas for Valentine...
My dear Adriana I've learned never fails to disappoint in any of her books for girls as well as adults.
Read one book and you will be hooked and ready for the next one!
I've also learned that Adriana and I are 3rd born so she and I truly connected.Keep up the great word..Can't wait for the movie!!!;)Love you Adri;)
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I am not entering, as I already won MKA. But, I wanted to leave a comment. She deserves to be recognized, she loves, loves book clubs, congrats to Adriana.
Posted by: Susan | July 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM
I like that this a series of 3 you can get more in depth with the characters! What a fun interview! I like that it is a radio call in show! Thank you for sharing!!
Posted by: Shannon J. | July 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Such a fun show - I didn't know Trigiani was so influenced by her readers - but how fun to know how much she cares about them. Love the Valentine books.
Posted by: Katie | July 12, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Adriana Trigiani is an amazing woman who has written numerous wonderful books which are memorable. West Village setting for the book is a favorite of hers. Many thanks for this special giveaway.
Posted by: anne | July 12, 2011 at 11:37 AM
I love Adriana Trigiani. I learned such cool new things about her.
Posted by: Jodi Lupp | July 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM
I have several Adriana Trigiani books. She's wonderful. I will have to order her Valentine series. Sounds wonderful...thanks, Bonnie in Everett, WA
Posted by: Bonnie Block-Lee | July 12, 2011 at 01:04 PM
I love this author. I listen to books on audio and have to say that the Big Stone Gap series was so wonderful that it made me want to travel to see these places. Very Valentine and Brava Valentine really touched me. I am not a big fan of mushy romances but these books made me feel as if I was part of the family. I loved the fact that they left me feeling as if I learned how to make a pair of shoes and find myself a hunky Italian.
Brava Adriana, you are awesome.
Posted by: Dianne | July 12, 2011 at 03:37 PM
I love and have read all of Adriana's books. I also had the pleasure of meeting her at her book signings. She is an extremely passionate person with her books and fans. I am looking forward to the new Valentine book and also the Big Stone Gap movie. I love all of her books but my favorites are "Queen of the Big Time" and "Big Stone Gap". Jennifer, this was a great and informative interview, thanks for sharing it with us. I also love your web site. I have read some of the books you have listed on your site, great suggestions. Thanks, Adriana for all of your books. I have been inspired to write my own Italian family cookbook for my nieces.
Posted by: Dottie | July 12, 2011 at 04:31 PM
I've listened to two of the Valentine audiobooks, but haven't read any of Adriana's other books yet. This show reminded me that I need to check them out! I really liked hearing about how much she interacts with her readers, and loved her warmth and graciousness.
Posted by: Katie P. | July 12, 2011 at 04:45 PM
I discovered Adriana's books two years ago; I fell in love with the Valentine books first, and then have read all of the others. She is a wonderful, passionate person; I cannot get over the fact that she keeps so in touch with her fans. She is an amazing lady!
Posted by: Anne Fledderman | July 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM
I recently starting reading Adriana Trigiani's books. I love them. I'm a definite fan.
Posted by: Terri van gulik | July 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM
I've always been intrigued by Ms. Trigiani's book covers and story ideas, but I've never picked one up. I think for fear of having to read each of her previous books, and I already have such a huge TBR pile. After listening to her, I may just have to try one. If I'm lucky enough to win, I'll read them, and maybe I'll have no choice but to read the rest. ;) I liked hearing how Adriana came up with her ideas for Valentine...
Posted by: Heather M. | July 14, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Adriana and her books are just outstanding. I love everything of hers since I was lucky enough to be introduced to her. Great interview! Thanks.
Posted by: Anne Brown-Baker | July 14, 2011 at 05:32 PM
My dear Adriana I've learned never fails to disappoint in any of her books for girls as well as adults.
Read one book and you will be hooked and ready for the next one!
I've also learned that Adriana and I are 3rd born so she and I truly connected.Keep up the great word..Can't wait for the movie!!!;)Love you Adri;)
Posted by: Pj Ciulla Sanders | July 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM