It’s a Novel Network Out There
By Susan McBeth, founder and CEO, Novel Network™ and Adventures by the Book®. “Books are something social – a writer speaking to a reader – so I think making the reading of a book the center of a social event, the meeting of a book club, is a brilliant idea.” –...
Laura Morelli – Art Historian and USA Today Bestselling Author of Historical Fiction
from author's website In her own words: The first time I visited Venice as a wide-eyed teenager, I knew I was supposed to go home with Murano glass, but I had no idea why. All I knew was that I was whisked to the famous “glass island” on an overcrowded, stinky boat. I...
The Happy Accidents by Jamie Beck
ABOUT: Three women wake up to the consequences of one impulsive pact in an insightful novel about friendship, love, and fulfillment by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jamie Beck. While at a casino to celebrate her birthday, Jessie Clarke proposes a...
A Fall of New Books From NovelNetwork Authors!
by NovelNetwork.com The seasons are changing and the harvest of new book releases in the second half of 2021 is bountiful! As we close out the summer and look forward to cozying up with a good book this fall and winter (and yes, start planning holiday gift lists), we...
This Group Enjoys a Themed Visit With Julie Clark!
The Sisters of the Morning Calm is a themed book club that was started by members who were assigned to the United States Department of Defense in South Korea. Members are now assigned around the world. They have ten members who meet monthly via Zoom, and enjoy various...
They Didn’t Just Wish it, They Made it Happen!
Meet the Wish Upon a Star Book Club. They don't just wish for things, they make them happen...and from the looks of it, this group's virtual visit with New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin was exactly what they wished for!! According to book club manager...
The Book Whisperer Insists You Read You Belong Here Now!
NovelNetwork member, book club manager, and blogger extraordinaire Dorothy Caldwell Minor, aka The Book Whisperer, feels pretty strongly about YOU BELONG HERE NOW by Dianna Rostad. In fact, she insists you read it! Here's why: Several months ago, I watched a live Zoom...
All That’s Left of Me by Janis Thomas
ABOUT: From the author of What Remains True comes an emotionally captivating novel about a woman who wishes away her troubles but doesn’t anticipate the cost. I wish… It starts with a simple wish, and Emma Davies hardly notices when it comes true. She’s too...
Rita Dragonette – Debut Novelist
from author's website Rita Dragonette is a writer who, after spending nearly thirty years telling the stories of others as an award-winning public relations executive, has returned to her original creative path. The Fourteenth of September, her debut novel from She...
Orphan Trains, Montana, and Wild Horses!
by Dianna Rostad Hello, I’m Dianna Rostad. I’m going to share with you the history and inspiration for my novel: You Belong Here Now. You’ll learn about the orphan trains, life in 1920s Montana, and wild horses. But first, let me tell you what my story is about: In...
Does Your Library Coordinate Book Clubs?
The Ellsworth Public Library Community Book Club is a 21+ Adult Book Club that formed through the Ellsworth Public Library in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. They started their meetings in local restaurants and establishments, enjoying a variety of genres. With 6-12 members who...