In case you missed this bit of recent bad news -- Nora Roberts and her husband, Bruce Wilder, were planning to renovate an historic hotel in their home of Boonsboro, MD, turning it into a B&B with rooms having themes from books. Unfortunately during renovation, construction workers knocked over a propane tank starting a 4-alarm fire that gutted the hotel and severely damaged three other buildings. What a great vacation spot this would have been!
Reminder -- The Hollow (Book 2 in the Sign of 7) is scheduled for release in May! And in April we see Creation in Death with Lt. Eve Dallas (and Roarke of course) by J.D. Robb.
Friday, March 21, 2008
NEWS FROM ALAGAESIA (ERAGON)
REJOICE ERAGON LOVERS ... and circle SEPTEMBER 23 on your calendar ... for the third Christopher Paolini book in the INHERITANCE CYCLE. What began as a trilogy has now been expanded into four books. The author (Christopher Paolini) and publisher (Alfred A. Knopf) decided there was too much information to be contained in a single book. Book 4 is untitled and release date is unknown.
BRISINGR -- Book 3 -- will feature the gold dragon Glaedr with, of course, a great gold cover drawn by John Jude Palencar. The name has particular meaning since it was the first ancient language word that Eragon learned and held particular significance for his legacy as a Dragon Rider. More to be revealed in Book 3, as we learn that Brisingr is an ancient language word meaning "fire," used to summon and control fire by magic users in the series.
BRISINGR -- Book 3 of the INHERITANCE CYCLE (hard cover) will be available at Nancy's Trade-a-Book II with pre-orders taken in July. Don't forget to stop by and get your name on the list!
BRISINGR -- Book 3 -- will feature the gold dragon Glaedr with, of course, a great gold cover drawn by John Jude Palencar. The name has particular meaning since it was the first ancient language word that Eragon learned and held particular significance for his legacy as a Dragon Rider. More to be revealed in Book 3, as we learn that Brisingr is an ancient language word meaning "fire," used to summon and control fire by magic users in the series.
BRISINGR -- Book 3 of the INHERITANCE CYCLE (hard cover) will be available at Nancy's Trade-a-Book II with pre-orders taken in July. Don't forget to stop by and get your name on the list!
Monday, March 17, 2008
WATCH OUT PITTSBURGH -- HERE WE COME!
We’re 30 days and counting till the book industry event of the year -- 25TH ANNUAL ROMANTIC TIMES CONVENTION. The Book Lover Event of the Year! Joining me again this year will be NTAB2’s uber advisors/confidantes/customers (aka Mida Kelley and Julia Floyd). I’m especially looking forward to greeting old friends and making new ones -- but most importantly to saying thank you in person to all those wonderful authors who made my recent 5th year of business celebration an over-the-top experience for all of my customers.
We’ll see you in Pittsburgh!
We’ll see you in Pittsburgh!
MATCH IT FOR PRATCHETT
Best selling fantasy author, Terry Pratchett, OBE, has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Often compared to author Jonathan Swift, Pratchett is best known for his Discworld series.
Recently Pratchett announced he has donated half a million pounds (for us Americans that’s roughly $1 million) to Alzheimer’s research through the Alzheimers Research Trust in the UK. Fans around the world quickly joined in to "Match it for Pratchett." Figuring a pound at roughly $2US, donations have been pouring in to the Alzheimer’s Research Trust in the UK, the Alzheimer’s Research Organization in the US, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, and many other local Alzheimer’s organizations. We’re happy to be spreading the word! According to Pratchett, funding for Alzheimer’s research is only 3% of that which goes to find cancer cures. If you or someone you love has been touched by this nasty disease and know its unseen tragedies -- join in and Match it for Pratchett!
Recently Pratchett announced he has donated half a million pounds (for us Americans that’s roughly $1 million) to Alzheimer’s research through the Alzheimers Research Trust in the UK. Fans around the world quickly joined in to "Match it for Pratchett." Figuring a pound at roughly $2US, donations have been pouring in to the Alzheimer’s Research Trust in the UK, the Alzheimer’s Research Organization in the US, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, and many other local Alzheimer’s organizations. We’re happy to be spreading the word! According to Pratchett, funding for Alzheimer’s research is only 3% of that which goes to find cancer cures. If you or someone you love has been touched by this nasty disease and know its unseen tragedies -- join in and Match it for Pratchett!
MISSING PAGES
Sunday, March 16, 2008
MISSING PAGES -- THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
Voices who slipped away during 2007 -- authors remembered and treasured:
Sidney Sheldon -- Died January 30 of pneumonia. Wrote books like The Other Side of Midnight.
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. -- Died February 28 of a heart attack. Writer and liberal political aide who wrote an early history of the Kennedy administration, A Thousand Days.
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. -- Died April 11 of injuries from a fall. Best known for Slaughterhouse Five.
David Halberstam -- Died April 23 in a car accident. Won a Pulitzer Price in the 60s for reporting on the Vietnam war, wrote many nonfiction books including The Best and the Brightest.
Lloyd Alexander -- Died May 17. Won Newbery Medal for The High King.
Fred Saberhagen -- Died June 29 of cancer. Wrote the Beserker series and Dracula novels.
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss -- Died July 6 of cancer. One of the first mega-romance writers, starting with The Flame inthe Flower in 1972.
Ronda Thompson -- Died July 12 of pancreatic cancer. A unique voice in the growing paranormal field, she was gaining major attention for her Wulf series.
Madeleine L’Engle -- Died September 6 . Won the Newbery Award for A Wrinkle in Time.
Robert Jordan -- Died September 16 of primary amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy. Writer of the Wheel of Time fantasy series.
Anne Weale -- Died October 24. For over 50 years was a major force in English and international romantic fiction writing for Mills-Boon. Best known for her Longwarden novels and Flora, she left unfinished her latest project -- 88 Heroes and One Mr. Right.
Norman Mailer -- Died November 10 of kidney failure. Controversial, pugnacious writer who reigned as counter-cultural literary conscience in the 50s. Helped found The Literary Voice. Acclaimed for his first novel, The Naked and the Dead.
Ira Levin -- Died November 13 of a heart attack. Wrote Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives, and Deathtrap.
MISSING PAGES -- THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
Voices who slipped away during 2007 -- authors remembered and treasured:
Sidney Sheldon -- Died January 30 of pneumonia. Wrote books like The Other Side of Midnight.
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. -- Died February 28 of a heart attack. Writer and liberal political aide who wrote an early history of the Kennedy administration, A Thousand Days.
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. -- Died April 11 of injuries from a fall. Best known for Slaughterhouse Five.
David Halberstam -- Died April 23 in a car accident. Won a Pulitzer Price in the 60s for reporting on the Vietnam war, wrote many nonfiction books including The Best and the Brightest.
Lloyd Alexander -- Died May 17. Won Newbery Medal for The High King.
Fred Saberhagen -- Died June 29 of cancer. Wrote the Beserker series and Dracula novels.
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss -- Died July 6 of cancer. One of the first mega-romance writers, starting with The Flame inthe Flower in 1972.
Ronda Thompson -- Died July 12 of pancreatic cancer. A unique voice in the growing paranormal field, she was gaining major attention for her Wulf series.
Madeleine L’Engle -- Died September 6 . Won the Newbery Award for A Wrinkle in Time.
Robert Jordan -- Died September 16 of primary amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy. Writer of the Wheel of Time fantasy series.
Anne Weale -- Died October 24. For over 50 years was a major force in English and international romantic fiction writing for Mills-Boon. Best known for her Longwarden novels and Flora, she left unfinished her latest project -- 88 Heroes and One Mr. Right.
Norman Mailer -- Died November 10 of kidney failure. Controversial, pugnacious writer who reigned as counter-cultural literary conscience in the 50s. Helped found The Literary Voice. Acclaimed for his first novel, The Naked and the Dead.
Ira Levin -- Died November 13 of a heart attack. Wrote Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives, and Deathtrap.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
HIGH FIVE AT NTAB2 -- JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
Join in the celebration at our Five Year Fiesta -- with gifts galore from all your favorite authors. And they have been generous! Not only have they provided all the special gifts, and the extra special gifts, we have a table full of FREE promotional items just for the taking.
Fiesta giveaway rules are simple -- spend $5 buying your favorite books ... draw a ticket from the fishbowl ... the gift it represents is yours. This is our way of saying THANK YOU to you our loyal customers for your ongoing support in helping make Nancy's Trade-a-Book II the special store it is.
Sorry, trade credit purchases do not qualify (unless the handling fee is $5 or more).
When you win your prize, we'll ask for your name and phone number on the back of that ticket. Each Saturday in January, we'll have a special drawing from these tickets for some extra special gifts -- autographed books, CDs, T-shirts, book bags, coffee mugs and more. We'll call you Saturday evening and you then have until close of business the next Friday to pick up your special gift.
Nancy Trade-a-Book II's funtabulous Five Year Fiesta -- customer appreciation days all month along.
Fiesta giveaway rules are simple -- spend $5 buying your favorite books ... draw a ticket from the fishbowl ... the gift it represents is yours. This is our way of saying THANK YOU to you our loyal customers for your ongoing support in helping make Nancy's Trade-a-Book II the special store it is.
Sorry, trade credit purchases do not qualify (unless the handling fee is $5 or more).
When you win your prize, we'll ask for your name and phone number on the back of that ticket. Each Saturday in January, we'll have a special drawing from these tickets for some extra special gifts -- autographed books, CDs, T-shirts, book bags, coffee mugs and more. We'll call you Saturday evening and you then have until close of business the next Friday to pick up your special gift.
Nancy Trade-a-Book II's funtabulous Five Year Fiesta -- customer appreciation days all month along.
Five Year Fiesta
In celebration of the fifth anniversary under new ownership, we are having a fiesta!
As most know the store has been in Columbia for over 20 years but was sold five years ago. We think that is a reason to celebrate so we shall!
We have contacted hundreds of authors, publishers and industry representatives and most have sent goodies for our customers. Items are still coming in and will be listed as soon as we get them inventoried.
We have a table set up with FREE promotional materials that authors have sent for the fiesta.
Stop by for your chance at the freebies. While supplies last!!!!
As most know the store has been in Columbia for over 20 years but was sold five years ago. We think that is a reason to celebrate so we shall!
We have contacted hundreds of authors, publishers and industry representatives and most have sent goodies for our customers. Items are still coming in and will be listed as soon as we get them inventoried.
We have a table set up with FREE promotional materials that authors have sent for the fiesta.
Stop by for your chance at the freebies. While supplies last!!!!
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