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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!

We started it off at #10 with Mary Kay Andrews' show on which we discussed Deep Dish and then Thrity Umrigar came in at #9 for her show on The Space Between Us. Clocking in at #8 was Adriana Trigiani for her show on Very Valentine and at #7 was Debra Dean discussing The Madonnas of Leningrad. The 6th most popular show featured Elizabeth Noble discussing Things I Want My Daughters to Know and  #5 in the countdown was Jessica Anya Blau discussing her newest novel, Drinking Closer to Home. And last week we revealed that Wally Lamb's show on The Hour I First Believed was the 4th most popular show. Each week readers just need to give the show a listen and post a comment and they are entered to win that week's discussed book (US and Canadian entrants only please). To that end, I'm pleased to announce that the winner of Wally Lamb's The Hour I First Believed and I Know This Much is True, and a totebag is Kelly from My Utopia! Thanks for entering and congratulations!

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.

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It's Top 10 Tuesday! Which Author is #4 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!

We started it off at #10 with Mary Kay Andrews' show on which we discussed Deep Dish and then Thrity Umrigar came in at #9 for her show on The Space Between Us. Clocking in at #8 was Adriana Trigiani for her show on Very Valentine and at #7 was Debra Dean discussing The Madonnas of Leningrad. The 6th most popular show featured Elizabeth Noble discussing Things I Want My Daughters to Know and last week we announced that #5 in the countdown was Jessica Anya Blau discussing her newest novel, Drinking Closer to Home. Each week readers just need to give the show a listen and post a comment and they are entered to win that week's discussed book (US and Canadian entrants only please). To that end, I'm pleased to announce that the winner of Jessica's books, Drinking Closer to Home and The Summer of Naked Swim Parties, and a totebag is Diane! Thanks for entering and congratulations!

So which author's show comes in at #4 on the countdown? It's bestselling author Wally Lamb, who joined us to discuss The Hour I First Believed! 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 The Hour I First Believed as well as his other book club favorite, I Know This Much is True, 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 12th.

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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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It's Top Ten Tuesday! A Giveaway Every Week this Summer!

It's Top Ten Tuesday-I'm counting down the Top Ten Book Club Girl on Air shows every Tuesday this summer. These are the shows that have had the most listens, including during both their initial airing and subsequent downloads.

Each week I'm asking you to give a listen and comment with something you learned from the show. One commenter will be chosen to win that week's featured book and a tote bag. Last week we started the countdown at #10 with our show featuring Mary Kay Andrews discussing her novel, Deep Dish. Mary Kay Andrews was kind enough to also donate a copy her her brand new book, Summer Rental, to the prize package. And the winner of both books and  the tote bag is....Susan from Susan's Literary Cafe! Congratulations Susan! Send your snail mail address to me at bookclubgirl AT gmail DOT com.

Coming in at #9 on the Book Club Girl on Air countdown is our show with Thrity Umrigar discussing her bestselling book club favorite The Space Between Us. Listen to the show and leave a comment with something you learned from the show and you'll be entered to win The Space Between Us, plus an advance copy of Thrity's new novel, coming in January 2012, The World We Found, and of course, a Book Club Girl tote bag to tote them both the beach! I'll choose one random commenter from all those received by midnight, Friday, July 8th to win.

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Book Club Girl on Air Welcomes Nayana Currimbhoy to Discuss Miss Timmins' School for Girls

I'm thrilled to announce that on Tuesday, July 26th, we will welcome author Nayana Currimbhoy to Book Club Girl on Air to discuss her novel, Miss Timmins' School for Girls which is just out, and has already been named a hot summer read by BlogHer!

A murder at a British boarding school in the hills of western India launches a young teacher on the journey of a lifetime

In 1974, three weeks before her twenty-first birthday, Charulata Apte arrives at Miss Timmins' School for Girls in Panchgani. Shy, sheltered, and running from a scandal that disgraced her Brahmin family, Charu finds herself teaching Shakespeare to rich Indian girls in a boarding school still run like an outpost of the British Empire. In this small, foreign universe, Charu is drawn to the charismatic teacher Moira Prince, who introduces her to pot-smoking hippies, rock ‘n' roll, and freedoms she never knew existed.

Then one monsoon night, a body is found at the bottom of a cliff, and the ordered worlds of school and town are thrown into chaos. When Charu is implicated in the murder—a case three intrepid schoolgirls take it upon themselves to solve—Charu's real education begins. A love story and a murder mystery, Miss Timmins' School for Girls is, ultimately, a coming-of-age tale set against the turbulence of the 1970s as it played out in one small corner of India.

Thrity Umrigar, bestselling author of The Space Between Us calls Miss Timmins' School for Girls “An irresistible novel that hurls forward at breathtaking speed toward an unpredictable climax.” and Gary Shteyngart, bestselling author of Super Sad True Love Story and Absurdistan says it's “Beautifully written, atmospheric…contains entire worlds. I couldn’t put it down.”

Browse inside Miss Timmins' School for Girls, check out the reading group guide, and look for Nayana on Facebook as well.

I have 10 copies of Miss Timmins' School for Girls to give away to the first 10 people who comment that they can participate in the show on July 26th at 7 pm ET. Set your reminder for the show here.

Listen to Thrity Umrigar Talk About Her Memoir First Darling of the Morning and Enter to Win a Copy!

Many of you participated in, or have since listened to, my Book Club Girl on Air book club show with Thrity Umrigar about her bestselling novel, The Space Between Us. As those of you who listened know, parts of that novel were inspired by Umrigar's own experiences growing up in India. Now, in her memoir, First Darling of the Morning, you can hear her real-life account of her childhood and adolescence in 1960s and 70s Bombay. It's not to be missed. Listen to her being interviewed about First Darling of the Morning below and browse inside the book here. Check out the reading group guide. Comment on what you've read or heard and I'll choose five people from all the comments received by Friday, November 14th at midnight to receive a free copy of the book!

Listen to Thrity Umrigar's Book Club Chat Now!

Here's tonight's chat with Thrity Umrigar which was so great. I want to thank Thrity for participating and thank everyone for calling in and listening live online! I'd love to hear what everyone thinks!

Book Club Call with Thrity Umrigar is Tonight!

Those of you who signed up for the talk will have just received an email reminder from me that tonight is our book club call with Thrity Umrigar, author of The Space Between Us. But anyone who has read the book is welcome to join the conversation! Go here to set yourself a reminder and you can listen to the show on your computer at that same link. If you have question for Thrity, call into the show at this number: (347) 945-6149. Not sure what to ask? Check out the reading group guide. Another reason to tune in? I'll be announcing which author we'll be talking with next month!

Book Club Call in Show with Thrity Umrigar is This Thursday!

Reminder, my Blog Talk Radio show with Thrity Umrigar is scheduled for this Thursday, May 22nd at 7 pm EST. Those of you who read the book have received a reminder, but the show is open to anyone who's interested in listening to a great discussion of The Space Between Us. Set a reminder for yourself here, tune in to listen at the same link. Not sure what to ask? Prepare with the reading group guide. And you can listen to last month's show with Katrina Kittle, by clicking on the widget on the right.

Announcing My Next Blog Talk Radio Show with Thrity Umrigar, author of the Book Club Favorite The Space Between Us

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 22nd for my next blog talk radio show! I'll be talking to Thrity Umrigar, author of the acclaimed reading group favorite The Space Between Us, as well as a book group.We'll also be taking calls from anyone who'd like to join the discussion. Umrigar's The Space Between Us tells the story of two women in India -- Sera Dubash is an upper middle class housewife whose opulent lifestyle hides her abusive marriage and Bhima is the stoic, hardened illiterate woman who has worked in her household for more than twenty years. This powerful and perceptive novel demonstrates how the lives of the rich and poor are intrinsically connected yet vastly removed from each other, and how the strong bonds of womanhood are eternally opposed by the divisions of class and culture.

The first ten people to respond in comments that they want to participate in the show will recieve a free copy of the book. Browse inside the book here, read a Q&A with Umrigar here, here's the reading group guide and set your reminder for the show here.