If you missed the live broadcast of our Book Club Girl on Air show tonight with Talia Carner discussing Jerusalem Maiden, you can listen in now to hear the discussion. Thanks so much to Talia for joining us and to everyone who participated in the show!
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Reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, July 12th at 7pm ET, we will welcome Talia Carner to Book Club Girl on Air to discuss her new novel, Jerusalem Maiden. Set your reminder for the show here and return to that same link to listen and participate during the show live tomorrow night! You'll be able to send in questions via the chat session, as well as chat with other readers and listeners, or you can call in and ask a question of Talia directly by dialing 347-945-6149. Be sure to register on the site before 7 tomorrow so that you can participate in the chat session right from the beginning of the show!
Check out the reading group guide in advance of the show - we can't wait to talk to all of you tomorrow!
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I'm so pleased to announce that on Tuesday, July 12th, I'll be joined by Talia Carner to discuss her new novel, Jerusalem Maiden!
In the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, a young Orthodox Jewish woman in the holy city of Jerusalem is expected to marry and produce many sons to help hasten the Messiah's arrival. While the feisty Esther Kaminsky understands her obligations, her artistic talent inspires her to secretly explore worlds outside her religion, to dream of studying in Paris—and to believe that God has a special destiny for her. When tragedy strikes her family, Esther views it as a warning from an angry God and suppresses her desires in order to become an obedient "Jerusalem maiden."
But when a surprising opportunity forces itself on to her preordained path, Esther finds her beliefs clashing dangerously with the passions she has staved off her entire life—forcing her to confront the most difficult and damning question of all: To whom must she be true, God or herself?
New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, says Jerusalem Maiden is “exquisitely told, with details so vivid you can almost taste the food and hear the voices….A moving and utterly captivating novel that I will be thinking about for a long, long time.”
and Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean says, “Talia Carner’s story captivates at every level, heart and mind.”
Browse inside Jerusalem Maiden, check out Talia Carner's website and look for her on tour throughout the fall. You can also friend her on Facebook and check out the reading group guide for Jerusalem Maiden. I have 10 copies to give away to the first 10 people who comment below that they can participate in the show on July 12th at 7pm ET. Set your reminder for the show here.
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As you may have heard from Erica at the Olive Reader, we hosted several bloggers and four authors in our offices today at Harper Perennial and Harper paperbacks. Erica is giving away two of the books from the hosted authors on Olive Reader now, and I'm happy to offer the other two books up to non-attending BEA folks here! I'll pick 3 commenters from all those who comment by Wednesday at midnight ET to receive a copy of both books! And check in with Armchair BEA throughout the week for more giveaways.
Jerusalem Maiden by Talia Carner
In the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, a young Orthodox Jewish woman in the holy city of Jerusalem is expected to marry and produce many sons to help hasten the Messiah's arrival. While the feisty Esther Kaminsky understands her obligations, her artistic talent inspires her to secretly explore worlds outside her religion, to dream of studying in Paris—and to believe that God has a special destiny for her. When tragedy strikes her family, Esther views it as a warning from an angry God and suppresses her desires in order to become an obedient "Jerusalem maiden."
But when a surprising opportunity forces itself on to her preordained path, Esther finds her beliefs clashing dangerously with the passions she has staved off her entire life—forcing her to confront the most difficult and damning question of all: To whom must she be true, God or herself?
Visit Talia Carner's website and find her on Facebook and Twitter.
Fathermucker by Greg Olear
Stay-at-home dad Josh Lansky has held everything together—a five-year-old with Aspergers, the most stubborn three-year-old known to man, the mommies, the mice in the walls, and the chance to interview a local rock star for his "Fathermucker" blog—during his wife Stacy’s business trip. But now it’s Friday, and the revelation that Stacy might be having an affair upsets the rickety apple cart that is life. What Josh needs is a break. He’s not going to get one.
A smart, funny, and compelling novel of a day in the life of one family, Fathermucker is a snapshot of modern fatherhood.
Visit Greg Olear's website and find him on Facebook and Twitter.
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