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More U.K. Love For C.J. Box

2010-02-04T12:27:00.003-05:00

We're pleased that C.J. Box's THREE WEEKS TO SAY GOODBYE is making such a big splash across the pond!

The Bookseller, the Bible of the U.K. book trade, recently featured it in their "Ones to Watch" section and had the following nice things to say about it: "Atlantic's new imprint launches with a winner and a big marketing spend. An American in Harlan Coben mould and much praised by his peers, it's a non-stop read right to the end. A tale of corruption, paedophilia, blackmail and worse as at the centre of it is a nine-month-old baby girl. It's quite a tale."

We Know You Only Read It For The Articles

2010-02-02T15:58:00.004-05:00

...but this month you should also read Playboy for a new short story by Dennis Lehane. We might be biased, but we think that "Animal Rescue" is the most alluring thing in the entire issue!

All The Cool Kids Are Doing It!

2010-01-27T19:44:00.002-05:00

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Four For Four!

2010-01-27T17:08:00.005-05:00

Booklist gave Paul Doiron's THE POACHER'S SON its fourth starred review, saying:

Doiron, editor-in-chief of Down East magazine, is well acquainted with the current political and cultural tensions that crisscross Maine, and his local knowledge drives this fast-paced and twisty narrative. With realistically flawed characters and a strong sense of place -- both on the coast and in the woods -- the novel avoids tourist stereotyping, of Maine itself and its citizens...One hopes this fine novel is the first in a series starring Warden Bowditch, who could quickly become the East Coast version of C. J. Box's game-warden hero Joe Pickett, who patrols the range in Wyoming.

Click here for the full review!

(To answer the reviewer's question, it is indeed the first in a series. We've read a draft of the second installment and can assure you that it's just as exciting as the first!)

A Helpful Suggestion From Books-A-Million

2010-01-26T14:42:00.005-05:00

Libby Hellmann Bakes A Tough Cookie

2010-01-25T10:16:00.004-05:00

Forget Toll House and its famous chocolate chip cookies! According to crime-fiction blog The Rap Sheet, Bleak House has the recipe for the best hard-boiled treats around!

The blog recently had all sorts of nice things to say about DOUBLEBACK, Libby Fischer Hellman's latest mystery from Bleak House Books:

Not at all a cozy, Hellman's new book is one tough cookie. When I think of Libby Fischer Hellmann, her two excellent series come to mind: the longer one about video producer and single mother Ellie Foreman, and the newer one about ex-Chicago cop-turned-private investigator Georgia Davis...Now Hellmann has combined her two protagonists into one strong and moving novel...Hellmann has done such a good job of bringing her dual principals to vivid life in Doubleback, that you believe every word of it.

Click here to read the full review and more!

What Are The Odds?

2010-01-20T09:50:00.003-05:00

Lady Luck must be smiling down on ARLA because, one year after BLUE HEAVEN won the Edgar Award for best novel, THE ODDS by Kathleen George was nominated for the same award!

Mystery Writers of America will announce the winner on April 29th, so keep your fingers crossed until then!

The Poacher's Son Goes Clubbing

2010-01-15T11:50:00.002-05:00

We're pleased to tell you that THE POACHER'S SON will be an Editor's Pick and Alternate Selection of the Mystery Guild Book Club and an Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild Book Club!

If you're not a member of either club, don't fret! It will also be available on BOMC2, the Book-of-the-Month Club's online-only membership club, and if you're a member of any of the numerous other clubs affiliated with the BOMC, you will be able to purchase it on the website of your club. And, of course, you can always pick up a copy at your local independent bookstore!

The L.A. Times Enjoys Its Trip To Shutter Island

2010-01-14T16:32:00.003-05:00

The L.A. Times raved about the new graphic novel edition of SHUTTER ISLAND, declaring:

The graphic version of "Shutter Island" is religiously (and gruesomely) faithful to Lehane's novel and with good reason -- it would be hard to tamper with the circuitry of such a meticulously crafted mystery. The visual demands and page-count realities of the visual medium required tough choices, but de Metter has handled them deftly.

The plot of the original book was purposely confounding in certain dark corners and here those shadowy places are ambiguous in a different but still satisfying way. The climactic sequences of Lehane's book possessed a powerful click as they fell into place and, under de Metter's watch, the dread and revelation remain intact.

Read the full review here.

And Three Makes A Constellation!

2010-01-14T14:50:00.002-05:00

Kirkus Reviews gave Paul Doiron's THE POACHER'S SON its third starred review!

They liken Doiron to C.J. Box, another one of our dear authors, and say, "Like Box, Doiron will have his hands full trying to top his accomplished debut."

Read the full review here.

Another New Star in the Maine Sky

2010-01-11T15:57:00.003-05:00

We're pleased to tell you that Paul Doiron's THE POACHER'S SON has received its second starred review!

Publishers Weekly writes:

Down East editor-in-chief Doiron takes a provocative look at the ties between fathers and sons, unconditional love, and Maine's changing landscape in his outstanding debut....Fans of C.J. Box and Nevada Barr will appreciate the vivid wilderness scenes. Equally a story of relationships and an outdoor adventure, this evocative thriller is sure to put Doiron on several 2010 must-read lists.

Click here to read the full review and more.

Stargazing In Maine

2009-12-17T17:19:00.006-05:00

St. Martin's will publish THE POACHER'S SON in the spring, and we're pleased to tell you that Paul Doiron's debut novel has already gotten its first starred review!

Library Journal says:

A richly imagined portrait of the vanishing wilderness in New England's farthest reaches, Doiron's well-written debut is also a taut thriller and thoughtful examination of the complicated relationship between father and son. Of a piece with Castle Freeman Jr.'s All That I Have about a Vermont sheriff, this will also appeal to fans of CJ Box's Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett.

As Dark As A Lump Of Coal But A Much Better Stocking Stuffer

2009-12-17T17:09:00.005-05:00

We think BOSTON NOIR, the anthology edited by Dennis Lehane, would make the perfect gift for any book-loving loved ones, and it seems that the fine people of Boston agree. The book has been hanging out on the Boston Globe bestseller list for the past few weeks and is currently in the #3 spot.

C.J. Box's UK Invasion

2009-12-02T11:51:00.005-05:00

Box-mania is in full swing across the pond as THREE WEEKS TO SAY GOODBYE makes it UK debut!

Here's a sampling of the rave reviews:

Here is a book that comes festooned with expectations and praise from abroad, with hopeful comparisons made to such American giants as Harlan Coben. Are the comparisons justified? The answer is resoundingly in the affirmative -- this novel is absolutely terrific. -- The Good Book Guide

I don't have a lot of crime fiction or thrillers on my shelf -- it's not a genre I've particularly hankered after -- but CJ Box could have well converted me. I hope he takes off over here as he has done in the States. He deserves to. -- Bookrabbit.com

A thriller with a difference with no murder to solve and no fugitives' from justice. One which will break your heart but leave you compelled to keep turning till the last page. -- The Liffeyside Blog

C.J. Box writes like an Edgar winner. Tight pages turn and turn," adding "Character development remained strong, pace fast and the writing always switchblade-sharp" and "the novel was narrated convincingly and with terrifying plausibility. -- Critical Mick

C.J. Box isn't just sitting back and basking in the glow of all of this adulation! He's written an article for The Guardian about his top ten US crime novelists and one for Crime Time on the rising popularity of the high-concept thriller in the UK.

First Look At Shutter Island Graphic Novel

2009-12-02T10:52:00.004-05:00

We're excited to tell you that Tokyopop and Morrow have teamed up to release a graphic novel adaptation of Dennis Lehane's SHUTTER ISLAND in January. It will feature illustrations by internationally renowned comic book artist Christian De Metter.

Here's a sneak peek for you, courtesy of Publishers Weekly!

The Given Day Still Going Strong

2009-11-18T15:05:00.004-05:00

Over at ARLA headquarters, we're pleased that THE GIVEN DAY has climbed to #18 on The New York Times paperback list.

The Given Day Isn't The Only ARLA bestseller!

2009-11-18T14:52:00.006-05:00

THE COLLECTOR, Jack Nisbet's account of David Douglas, famed 19th century botanical explorer of the Pacific Northwest, is currently #3 on the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association list.

Here's an interesting article in The Oregonian if you'd like to learn more about Douglas.

Some Not At All Surprising News

2009-11-12T16:37:00.007-05:00

The short story anthology BOSTON NOIR, edited by Dennis Lehane, has hit #8 on the Boston Globe's bestseller list! (In slightly more surprising news, it was on their nonfiction list, but, hey, we're not complaining!)

Making An IMPAC[T]

2009-11-04T16:40:00.004-05:00

Over at ARLA headquarters, we're delighted that two of our authors have been longlisted for the International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award: C.J. Box for Blood Trail and Dennis Lehane for The Given Day.

Sponsored by the Dublin City Council, the award is open to books written in any language and receives nominations from libraries all over the world. Judges will announce the winner next year, so keep your fingers crossed!

Countdown To Three Week's UK Publication

2009-10-27T16:13:00.005-04:00

The momentum keeps building for THREE WEEKS TO SAY GOODBYE'S U.K. publication in December with a blitz of online publicity.

Shots Mag says that "C.J. Box is a huge bestseller in the States, and, when Three Weeks to Say Goodbye hits bookshelves in the U.K., he's destined to win a big audience over here as well," adding,"This is a terrific thriller with suspense mounting inexorably and nasty surprises coming from all directions. It's also packed with memorable characters. Make a note of the name. C.J.Box is here to stay."

Tangled Web says the book is "a must read for fans of Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben."

More reviews are forthcoming in Bookbag.co.uk, Lovereading.co.uk, The Liffeyside Blog, and It's A Crime.

Box will be the featured author in December at Bookrabbit.com, and Book Club Forum, Critical Mick, and Crime Always Pays will feature interviews with him.

There's plenty more to come, so check back here for updates!

Lehane Still Going Strong

2009-10-13T14:36:00.003-04:00

We're pleased to tell you that THE GIVEN DAY is still holding its spot at #24 on The New York Times trade paperback bestseller list, while SHUTTER ISLAND has popped up as #35!

The Given Day Hits The NYT Paperback Bestseller List

2009-10-01T11:25:00.005-04:00

THE GIVEN DAY by Dennis Lehane came out in paperback a few weeks ago, and we're pleased to tell you that it's hit #24 on The New York Times paperback trade fiction bestseller list. With the novel's Boston setting, it's no surprise that it also hit #6 on the Boston Globe list!

Meanwhile, SHUTTER ISLAND is still holding strong on the Times' mass-market fiction list at #14!

Two Months Until Readers Say Hello

2009-10-01T11:01:00.008-04:00

Corvus, a brand new imprint of Atlantic Books, will publish C.J. Box's THREE WEEKS TO SAY GOODBYE in the U.K. in December, and they're already rolling out the red carpet for Mr. Box's arrival. The book was featured on the cover of The Bookseller (pictured above), as well as inside the magazine:

For all of our readers across the pond who can't wait to start reading it, you can download the first chapter from the Corvus website.

Readers Shiver With Antici...pation

2009-09-24T10:17:00.007-04:00

Every good book snob knows that you have to read the book before you see the movie, so it's no surprise that, in anticipation of Martin Scorsese's film adaptation, Dennis Lehane's SHUTTER ISLAND has hit #11 on both the Publishers Weekly and The New York Times mass market bestseller lists!

When C.J. Met R.J.

2009-09-24T09:40:00.005-04:00

At the 20th Annual Kappa Kappa Gamma Book and Author Dinner in Denver, C.J. Box made friends with another handsome cowboy (or at least someone who's played one in the movies), Robert Wagner.

Chuck writes, "After the talks at the event tonight (650 people were there), R.J. came up to me and said, very graciously, 'I've never been upstaged by a writer before,' which thrilled me to no end. Then we spent a few hours in the bar talking fly-fishing."

So, Chuck, when are you going to introduce us?