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Robert Goddard, Hannah Tinti, and Stephen King
Asked to name his top title for ‘08 Stephen King proclaimed, “The best books—yes, books—I’ve read this year are the mystery/thriller/suspense novels of a British writer named Robert Goddard…The place to start is with Goddard’s first: Past Caring.” In the same article The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti was chosen by Daniel Wallace, author of Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions. Their selections appeared in Paste Magazine’s Best of 2008 feature. Click here to read more.
Read five free chapters from Going to See the Elephant before it goes on sale
Bantam Dell is giving readers the opportunity to read five free chapters of Rodes Fishburne’s debut novel, Going to See the Elephant, before it goes on sale December 30th. You can view the first installment, the Prologue and Chapter 1, by clicking here or on the book image below.
This captivating novel introduces one of the most engaging literary characters in recent years: Slater Brown, whose dream to be the greatest writer in the world leads him to discover the spirit of San Francisco—and himself.
There will be a new chapter posted each week through December 8, 2008. Each of the chapters will be posted here in the upcoming weeks.
The Darkest Evening of the Year Debuts as #1 New York Times Bestseller
Dean Koontz’s latest suspense novel, The Darkest Evening of the Year, landed in the #1 Paperback Fiction slot on the New York Times bestseller list this week. The Lost Tomb by David Gibbins and Amazing Grace by Danielle Steel each remain on that list at the #9 and #13 spots, respectively. Still strong at #2 on the Hardcover Nonfiction list is The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows secures presence on the Hardcover Fiction list at #15.
Seven Bantam Dell Titles Named Amazon Best Books of 2008
Amazon released their Best Books of 2008—100 Editors’ Picks and 100 Customer Favorites, as well as top picks by category. Seven Bantam Dell titles landed on the lists including: The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella, Nothing to Lose by Lee Child, Odd Hours by Dean Koontz, Loose and Easy by Tara Janzen, and The Cold Spot by Tom Piccirilli. Congratulations to all our authors! Click to view the lists.
Logorrhea Short Story Wins World Fantasy Award
Congratulations to Theodora Goss author of “Singing of Mount Abora,” from Spectra’s Logorrhea (edited by John Klima), which won the 2008 World Fantasy Award for Best Short Story. Winners were announced at World Fantasy Convention in Calgary, Alberta.
Ask For It and The Wise Heart Nominated as “Books for a Better Life”
Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever’s Ask For It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want and The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield were each nominated for a Books for A Better Life Award. The former was recognized in the motivational category and the latter in the spirituality category. Books for a Better Life honors the best self-improvement titles of the past year, and is presented by the New York City chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Manhattan on Monday, February 23.
The Snowball Leads BD Presence on New York Times Bestseller List
Bantam Dell has three recurring hits and a new bestseller on this weeks New York Times list. The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder tops the Hardcover Nonfiction list as the #1 bestseller for the second week in a row and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows remains on as the #15 Hardcover Fiction bestseller. David Gibbins joins the bestselling ranks with The Lost Tomb coming in at #19 on the Paperback Fiction list and Danielle Steel’s Amazing Grace maintains stature on that list as well at #7.
WSJ.com Calls Smart Cookies Top 5 Personal Finance ‘Books to Read’ During Financial Crisis
As the financial and economic crisis looms at the forefront of consumers minds, Wall Street Journal Online recommends The Smart Cookies’ Guide to Making More Dough by the Smart Cookies with Jennifer Barrett. Recognized as a top five bestselling book about your personal finance’s, WSJ.com says the book advises to “take charge and get out of debt.”
Read the full text of the WSJ.com article
Bantam Spectra launches a new short fiction contest
Bantam Spectra has just launched the Spectra Pulse Short Fiction Contest, the first fiction contest by the imprint for unpublished writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. One lucky winner will receive $100 and have his/her story published in the Summer 2009 issue of Spectra Pulse, Bantam Spectra’s exclusive magazine distributed at Comic-Con San Diego and select conventions and bookstores (available July 2009). The deadline for entries is January 31, 2009. The winning story will be announced in April 2009.
Click here for full details and entry rules.
Rita Mae Brown Wins Library of Virginia Award for Puss N’ Cahoots
Congratulations to Rita Mae Brown who won a 2008 Library of Virginia Literary Award as the fiction “People’s Choice Award” for her novel, Puss N’ Cahoots. The People’s Choice Awards are co-sponsored by the Library of Virginia and James River Writers, a nonprofit Richmond-based writers organization. Winners are decided by readers voting online and in libraries.
The Snowball Author on Book TV this weekend
Tune into C-Span2-TV this weekend to see Alice Schroeder discuss her #1 New York Times bestseller, The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life. The show was recorded at her recent appearance in the Omaha bookstore The Bookworm. Three chances to watch: Saturday, 10/18 at 12 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Sunday, 10/19 at 10 p.m. (All times given are Eastern Time.)
Summer with Sisters Sweepstakes Winner Announced
Congratulations to George Amrhein of Connersville, IN who won the Bantam “Summer with Sisters Spa Getaway” Sweepstakes Giveaway. Mr. Amrhein will receive a $500 Spa Gift Certificate from SpaFinder. The sweepstakes was offered in conjunction with four bestselling summer titles: Sisters by Danielle Steel, Shopaholic & Sister by Sophie Kinsella, Pieces of My Sister’s Life by Elizabeth Joy Arnold, and Summer Sisters by Judy Blume.
Shopaholic Movie Trailer News!
We have the official movie trailer for “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” based on the bestselling novel by Sophie Kinsella and starring Isla Fisher as Becky Bloomwood. The movie is currently scheduled to release in February.
View the official movie trailer here.
Forbes.com Calls the Snowball “Mandatory” Reading
In a recent review, Forbes.com called Alice Schroeder’s The Snowball: Warren Buffet and the Business of Life “the mandatory book to read in these treacherous times of financial crisis.” The review describes The Snowball as “a thoughtful and intimate biography” and reaffirms investing in the book, “you’ll be the wiser for it.”
Read the full text of the Forbes.com article
Watch Alice Schroeder featured in a Forbes.com video discussing Warren Buffet
Lynch, Fowler and Chong Win British Fantasy Awards
Three Spectra authors took home British Fantasy Awards from Fantasycon 2008 held in Nottingham, UK. Winners included Scott Lynch (Red Seas Under Red Skies) who won the Sydney J. Bounds Best Newcomer Award, Christopher Fowler (The Victoria Vanishes) who won the best collection award for Old Devil Moon and Vince Chong (the artist of the Crystal Skull game) for best artist. The BFA’s are presented annually to works of fantasy art and literature.
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