It's Top 10 Tuesday! Which Author is #3 in the Book Club Girl on Air Countdown?
I'm counting down our Top 10 Book Club Girl on Air shows every Tuesday this summer. These are the shows that have gotten the most live listens and subsequent downloads since they first aired!
So which author's show comes in at #3 on the countdown? Well, she's the only author who appears TWICE in the Top Ten - as she should given her massive popularity with book clubs. Our third most popular show featured book club maven Adriana Trigiani, who joined us to discuss her first YA novel, Viola in Reel Life! Listen in to the show now and leave a comment about something you learned or liked from the show and you'll be entered to win a copy of Viola in Reel Life as well the follow-up novel, Viola in the Spotlight, plus a totebag in which you can take them both to the beach!
Listen in to the show now and leave a comment about what you've learned or liked from it to be entered to win (US and Canada residents only). I'll pick one random winner from all comments posted by midnight, Friday August 19th.
Adriana is a unique and especially talented woman who can write memorable novels and exquisite and unforgettable books. Her characters are vivid, lifelike and real. She is multi-talented and admirable.
As a former middle school media specialist/librarian, I am thrilled that Adriana is writing for YA students! To keep students reading at this age is so important to make them life-long readers. Viola and her story seem perfect to catch the interest and also teach the readers good life lessons at the same time. I was glad you asked all great writers to write for YA. I have to add that there seems to be more books written for girls, so let's get the books going for the guys,too. Thanks for all your great reads!
I liked hearing Adriana speak about using her own life experience to craft her books. She is so wonderful at weaving a story and making the reader feel a part of each world she creates. What an amazing writer!
Wonderful interview really enjoyed listening to Adriana such a talented writer!! I am looking forward to this book, I have a daughter starting highschool next week she's 14 and one just left to start her first day of college this morning (kinda sad). This sounds like a wonderful book and can't wait to get a copy : ) I have all of the Big Stone Gap series!
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Book Club Girl is: a member of a book club and an avid reader who spent most of her childhood immersed in a book, an English major who considered library school until she realized it was all about computers, so turned to publishing, where she now works (but she vows to talk about books from all over and not to simply flog those from her own house). She was single, lived in the city, met a man, moved to the 'burbs, and is now a wife, a stepmother, a mother, and in her spare time, a fledgling blogger dedicated to sharing great books, news and tips with book club girls everywhere.
My Review Policy
I review fiction and nonfiction that is appropriate for book clubs. This includes literary and some women's commercial fiction as well as memoir and narrative nonfiction. I do not review self-help, thrillers, mysteries, horror, or fantasy. I have a fondness for YA literature and while the blog is not devoted to it (well, except for my obsession with the Betsy-Tacy series), I will occasionally review some YA books. The best way to reach me to request a review is to email me at bookclubgirl AT gmail DOT com.
Oh, I love Adriana's books! I've also loved every single chat you've had with her on your shows! What a hoot!
I like how she builds strong women characters, no matter if they be adult or child! They are likeable women!
Posted by: Melissa C. | August 15, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Adriana is a unique and especially talented woman who can write memorable novels and exquisite and unforgettable books. Her characters are vivid, lifelike and real. She is multi-talented and admirable.
Posted by: Ellie | August 16, 2011 at 08:14 AM
"Never mourn a man for longer than you date him." Ha!
I love Adriana's - and Viola's - spunk.
Posted by: Katie | August 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM
I love how real she is. Feels like we could be best friends!!!
Posted by: Jean Collier | August 16, 2011 at 02:47 PM
As a former middle school media specialist/librarian, I am thrilled that Adriana is writing for YA students! To keep students reading at this age is so important to make them life-long readers. Viola and her story seem perfect to catch the interest and also teach the readers good life lessons at the same time. I was glad you asked all great writers to write for YA. I have to add that there seems to be more books written for girls, so let's get the books going for the guys,too. Thanks for all your great reads!
Posted by: Glenda Cross | August 16, 2011 at 07:04 PM
Love her books~
Posted by: MAC | August 16, 2011 at 11:39 PM
I liked hearing Adriana speak about using her own life experience to craft her books. She is so wonderful at weaving a story and making the reader feel a part of each world she creates. What an amazing writer!
Posted by: Arlene Berger | August 17, 2011 at 05:47 PM
I loved it that Adriana is going to use something a caller mentioned and put it in her next book. How fun!
Posted by: Laurel McKinney | August 17, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Adriana is a born storyteller, writer and warm person whose radiance shines through in her talks and books. She is special.
Posted by: pearl | August 17, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Wonderful interview really enjoyed listening to Adriana such a talented writer!! I am looking forward to this book, I have a daughter starting highschool next week she's 14 and one just left to start her first day of college this morning (kinda sad). This sounds like a wonderful book and can't wait to get a copy : ) I have all of the Big Stone Gap series!
photoquest(at)bellsouth(dot)net
Posted by: Lori Barnes | August 18, 2011 at 08:22 AM
I listened to the show when it first aired. I enjoyed her answer to my question regarding sex and teen books.
Posted by: Kelly | August 19, 2011 at 02:56 PM