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June 27, 2012

Book Club Girl on Air Welcomes Kristina Riggle to Discuss Her New Novel Keepsake on Wednesday, July 25th at 7pm ET!

I'm so excited to welcome Kristina Riggle back to Book Club Girl on Air to discuss her latest novel, Keepsake, on Wednesday, July 25th at 7pm ET!  Keepsake just went on sale this week and is the story of two sisters, one a neat freak and the other a hoarder.

From the critically acclaimed author of Real Life & Liars and Things We Didn't Say comes a timely and provocative novel that asks: What happens when the things we own become more important than the people we love?

KeepsakeTrish isn't perfect. She's divorced and raising two kids—so of course her house isn't pristine. But she's got all the important things right and she's convinced herself that she has it all under control. That is, until the day her youngest son gets hurt and Child Protective Services comes calling. It's at that moment when Trish is forced to consider the one thing she's always hoped wasn't true: that she's living out her mother's life as a compulsive hoarder.

The last person Trish ever wanted to turn to for help is her sister, Mary—meticulous, perfect Mary, whose house is always spotless . . . and who moved away from their mother to live somewhere else, just like Trish's oldest child has. But now, working together to get Trish's disaster of a home into livable shape, two very different sisters are about to uncover more than just piles of junk, as years of secrets, resentments, obsessions, and pain are finally brought into the light.

I have 10 copies of Keepsake to give away to the first 10 people who comment that they can participate in the show on Wednesday, July 25th at 7pm ET. Set your reminder for the show, read the first chapter of the book, and check out the reading group guide. For more with Kristina, visit her website, become a fan on Facebook, follow her on Twitter, and find her at an event near you this summer!

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bermudaonion (Kathy)

After reading Booking Mama's review of this book, I'd love to participate!

Posted by: bermudaonion (Kathy) | June 27, 2012 at 09:12 AM

Melissa C.

I would love to participate! This sounds like a great novel.

Posted by: Melissa C. | June 27, 2012 at 09:17 AM

Bonnie

Sounds great. I can participate

Posted by: Bonnie | June 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Anne

I would love to participate in this show. Thanks for this chance.

Posted by: Anne | June 27, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Ellie

A wonderful show which I would enjoy. Many thanks.

Posted by: Ellie | June 27, 2012 at 01:02 PM

Melissa

I'd love to participate!

Posted by: Melissa | June 27, 2012 at 03:38 PM

Michelle B

This sounds like a great book. I'd love to participate!

Posted by: Michelle B | June 27, 2012 at 08:18 PM

ariel White

I have been wanting to read this book. I would love to participate.

Posted by: ariel White | June 28, 2012 at 07:49 AM

ariel White

Would love to participate. Not sure if my comment registered.

Posted by: ariel White | June 28, 2012 at 07:56 AM

kathy

Love her books. Was just trying to buy at my local B&N last night and they did not have any copies. Please count me in to read for July 25th!!!

Posted by: kathy | June 28, 2012 at 08:47 AM

Martha @ Hey, I want to read that

If I'm not too late I'd love to join in, I've just discovered her work lately and really love it. Thanks for the chance.

Posted by: Martha @ Hey, I want to read that | June 28, 2012 at 09:37 AM

Carol

Sounds good. I'd love to participate. Thanks.

Posted by: Carol | June 28, 2012 at 09:53 AM

Lisa Anne Zilney

Looks great!

Posted by: Lisa Anne Zilney | July 02, 2012 at 06:01 PM

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