Archive for November, 2010

A Bitter, Depressing and Politically Incorrect Work of Staggering Genius

Monday, November 29th, 2010

The Uniter recently called YOU COMMA IDIOT a “bitter, depressing, and politically incorrect” novel whose protagonist is a “pathetic little man who has never really done anything with his life.” They also declared its author, Doug Harris, a genius!

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Moonlight Mile Is A NYT Best Seller!

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Moonlight Mile by Dennis LehaneWe’re over the moon that Dennis Lehane’s MOONLIGHT MILE has been on The New York Times Best Seller list for the past two weeks!

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Bang A Gong!

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

We’re pleased to tell you that ARLA’s own Myfanwy Collins has won the 2010 Flatmancrooked Fiction Prize for her short story “Look Up. Look Up.” (more…)

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More Moon Worshipping

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Moonlight Mile by Dennis LehaneWe have another round-up of great MOONLIGHT MILE reviews!

When the Lansing State Journal calls Dennis Lehane “one of America’s best crime novelists,” we at ARLA headquarters would certainly agree — and we’re very pleased to see that plenty of other critics do, too! (more…)

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Booklist Enjoys Ms. Pershall’s Wild Ride

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

A little mole told us that there will be a very nice review of LOUD IN THE HOUSE OF MYSELF in the December 1st issue of Booklist, wherein they call Stacy Pershall’s memoir an “electrifying account” and “one whirlwind ride.”

Read the full review here!

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In Which Our Hero Tells Why His Hero Came Back

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Dennis LehaneRichard Turner of the Wall Street Journal asked Dennis Lehane the question on everyone’s lips.
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Coffee Talk with Dennis Lehane

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

One of life’s great pleasures is curling with a good book and nice cup of coffee. Well, from now until November 22nd, you can settle in at Starbucks with your skinny venti macchiato and read MOONLIGHT MILE for free!

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Daughter of Kura “An Emotional Ride to Redemption”

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Daughter of Kura by Debra AustinWe were very pleased when the Glendale News-Press called DAUGHTER OF KURA, Debra Austin’s prehistorical novel, “a fascinating sociological perspective” — and many more nice things!

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New York Goes Back To Boston With Dennis Lehane

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Dennis LehaneAs we may have mentioned once or twice, Dennis Lehane’s MOONLIGHT MILE comes out today! New York magazine recently interviewed the author about his new book.

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More Critics Howling About Moonlight Mile!

Monday, November 1st, 2010

In the middle ages, it was thought that the changes of the moon could cause insanity. In fact, that’s where the word “lunatic” comes from (as well as “moonstruck,” which is not just the title of a charming Cher movie set in Brooklyn Heights). So, it’s no wonder that this weekend critics across the country went raving mad for the new MOONLIGHT MILE!

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