Book Club Girl on Air Welcomes Kathleen McCleary to Discuss Her New Novel, A Simple Thing, on Tuesday, August 21st at 7pm ET!

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July 24, 2012

I'm very happy to announce that on Tuesday, August 21st at 7pm ET, Kathleen McCleary will be joining Book Club Girl on Air to discuss her new novel, A Simple Thing, on sale today!

When Susannah Delaney discovers her young son is being bullied and her adolescent daughter is spinning out of control, she moves them to remote, rustic Sounder Island to live for a year. A simple island existence—with no computers or electricity and only a one-room schoolhouse—is just what her over scheduled East Coast kids need to learn what's really important in life. But the move threatens her marriage to the man she's loved since childhood, and her very sense of self.

For Betty Pavalak, who moved to Sounder to save her own troubled marriage, the island has been a haven for fifty years. But Betty also knows the guilt of living with choices made long ago and actions that cannot be undone. The unlikely friendship between Susannah and Betty ignites a journey of self-discovery for both women and brings them both home to what they love most. A Simple Thing moves beyond friendship, children, and marriages to look deeply into what it means to love and forgive—yourself.

Kathleen is the author of House & Home, which Ladies Home Journal praised as a "highly enjoyable read." Marisa de los Santos, bestselling author of Falling Together, says about A Simple Thing, "There is so much to love...the way it transports you to another world; its delicate explorations of guilt and forgiveness; its lovely prose."

I have 10 copies of A Simple Thing to give to 10 people who comment that they can participate in our show on Tuesday, August 21st at 7pm ET. I'll pick 10 random commenters from anyone who posts by 11:59pm Wednesday July 25th. Set your reminder for the show here, and browse inside the book here. For more with Kathleen McCleary, visit her website, become a fan on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.

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Sounds great. Would love to participate.

Bonnie

Posted by: Bonnie | July 24, 2012 at 09:39 AM

Sounds wonderful. Would love to read it and participate in the show.

Posted by: Kate | July 24, 2012 at 09:45 AM

Sounds like a very good book. Would love to read it!

Posted by: Chris Kronback | July 24, 2012 at 09:46 AM

Just downloaded a sample of this book today on my Kindle. It was recommended by Marisa DeLos Santos. But I almost always prefer to read a "real" book so I would love a copy!! Seems like just the kind of book I love.

Posted by: Dina Miele | July 24, 2012 at 09:48 AM

And yes I can join for the live show!!

Posted by: Dina Miele | July 24, 2012 at 09:50 AM

I would love to participat

Posted by: rhonda | July 24, 2012 at 09:50 AM

Book sounds great. I'd like to participate. Carol

Posted by: Carol | July 24, 2012 at 09:59 AM

The book and show sound amazing. I would like to participate.

Posted by: Ashley Ries | July 24, 2012 at 10:18 AM

I'd love to participate!

Posted by: Dawn Cronk | July 24, 2012 at 10:25 AM

I would love to participate in this show. thanks for this chance. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

Posted by: Sharon Berger | July 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

Sounds good, I'd love to participate!

Posted by: Julie | July 24, 2012 at 10:56 AM

I am interested in participating in this show. Book sounds special.

Posted by: ellie | July 24, 2012 at 11:08 AM

I would love to read "A Simple Thing" and join the live show. I'm intrigued!

Posted by: Julie Linderleaf | July 24, 2012 at 11:11 AM

I would love to participate!

Posted by: Melissa C | July 24, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Sounds great. I would love to partcipate.

Posted by: Jean Brazil | July 25, 2012 at 12:19 AM

Would love to read this!

Posted by: Lisa Anne Zilney | July 26, 2012 at 08:37 PM

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