Okay, okay, so we made a huge to-do about Mother’s Day, and we have to admit that we don’t have anything quite that big planned for Father’s Day. However, we do have three different giveaway packages that will be offered throughout the week.
Enter to win on each post, but also keep these books in mind this week as you are doing some last-minute shopping for the fathers on your list.
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
Even though character-driven literary fiction is my favorite type of novel, it is a well-woven suspense story that makes a true page-turner for me. The suspense can come in a character-driven novel when I just must know what is going to happen to that character.
Of course, The Scarecrow is not this kind of novel. But back in the day, I read lots of Dean Koontz and Stephen King, and I still enjoy a legal thriller on occasion, so I was interested to check out a new (to me) author, Michael Connelly.
One thing that I loved about this book is that it was so current. Veteran newsman Jack McEvoy is the victim of the decline in profitability of newspapers. The LA Times has laid him off as part of drastic cost-cutting and replaced him with a younger (and cheaper) reporter. In his last two weeks, he’s supposed to train her, but instead ends up chasing a story that he hopes will help him end his career with a bang. Unfortunately he ends up becoming part of the story himself.
The print versus online media plotline is strong, and throughout the internet is being used to create a trail that can be followed — both by the good guys and the bad guys. I was quite interested in the inside angle on these topics.
This novel contains a large amount of “street language,” as is common to this genre. If you are a fan, you probably expect that, but if this is not your normal read, I wouldn’t recommend that you delve into the genre with this book. The murders are cruel and the crime scenes are detailed.
However if you’re the reason that it seems like there’s a new Law and Order or CSI on some channel several times a day, then I think you’d really enjoy The Scarecrow.
Read an excerpt now — but beware, you might find yourself in a book-buying emergency if you can’t stop.
Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley
Dawn was delighted by the tie-in to current events when she recently read Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley, a novel about the long process of trying to get a nominee approved for the Supreme Court. Sound familiar? I’m sure we’ll continue to hear more about that in the news. To find out more about life imitating art (or hopefully not), read her full review which posted last month HERE.
Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Win it before you can buy it! Swimsuit does not release until June 29, but enter to win today.
From the publisher: Syd, a breathtakingly beautiful supermodel on a photo shoot in Hawaii, disappears. Fearing the worst, her parents travel to Hawaii to investigate for themselves, never expecting the horror that awaits them.
LA Times reporter Ben Hawkins is conducting his own research into the case, hoping to help the victim and get an idea for his next bestseller. With no leads and no closer to uncovering the kidnapper’s identity than when he stepped off the plane, Ben gets a shocking visit that pushes him into an impossible-to-resist deal with the devil.
Read an excerpt right now from Hachette Book Group.
Enter to win all three books.
Three of you will win all three of these titles from Hachette Book Group (U.S. and Canadian shipping addresses are eligible to win). Please leave a comment letting us know which title you’d dig into first (or which one you think that the lucky recipient of your gift would like most).
Comments will be closed for entry on June 27 and we’ll announce the winners on June 28.
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Rita says
My daughter would dig the first one.
Renee C says
My husband loves Michael Connelly so his favorite would be The Scarecrow!
Alicia Webster says
My husband says that he’d be thrilled to read all three, but he would definitely dig into Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley first. He is a big fan of his writing, and his father’s books as well.
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Amanda Webster says
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I’d read the swimsuit first
susan varney says
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Aisling says
I’d probably read Swimsuit first, because I really can’t leave a new James Patterson book sitting around waiting for me to get to it. The other two books sound great as well.
Adrienne Gordon says
Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Reginald Sandifer says
Scarecrow!
barbara wright says
I’d start with Swimsuit, but that’s only because I’ve read The Scarecrow
bina edwards says
I’d love to read swimsuit
meredith says
I think my brother would like Scarecrow best!
Richard Deyarmond says
James Patterson is my favorite author
angie says
Scarecrow
Rebecca Graham says
I would read Swimsuit by James Patterson first.
amanda says
swimsuit!
David says
I’d read The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly first, thanks.
May Schultz says
I think “Swimsuit” should be the perfect book for my husband. He likes James patterson’s books so this should make him happy.
Randy Bailey says
I would read Swimsuit 1st
Carol G says
Would start with Supreme Courtship, probably because of the interest in the current appointment process.
Lesia Valentine says
Why choose? I love reading two or three books at a time. Oh. I was supposed to give them to my father? But whyyyyyyy?
Mary M says
I’d probably start the Michael Connelly book first. I recently read another of his, “Still Life with Crows” and it was great — scary, but great!
Deedles says
I would definitely dig into The Scarecrow first but they all look like great reads.
Teresa says
Look like great reads!
Cynthia C says
Hard choice, but I think I’d read Scarecrow first. Michael Connelly is one of my favorite authors. Thanks!
serena says
Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Djp says
sounds like a great summer read
quiltingreader says
Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley
Tarah says
Swimsuit! I LOVE James Patterson!
tung ton says
supreme courtship (topical)
Deborah Wellenstein says
I would check out Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley. His books are great! I’m reading Scarecrow now-I love Michael Connelly, and have read everything he’s written. Highly recommended!
janeh says
First would be Scarecrow……..then a toss-up between the other two.
DeeAnn S says
Definately would dig into Swimsuit first. I love James Pattersons work. Thanks.
Sue W says
I would have to read Swimsuit first just because it is by James Patterson but the other two books also sound great.
Thanks for this giveaway.
Courtney S says
I would read Swimsuit first because I have been anxiously awaiting this book to come out. I have read all of James Patterson’s books so am looking forward to this one!
Vicky Boackle says
i would read the scarecrow first.
Mozi Esmes Mommy says
All of them? I’d probably start with Swimsuit first…
Corkrose says
LOVE MICHAEL CONNOLLY – SCARECROW
Thomas I. says
Supreme Courtship sounds delicous!!!!!
Sheree Warner says
Such fabulous authors! I love them all! I am currently reading “Cross Country” by James Patterson and am really looking forward to reading “Swimsuit” but I love Michael Connelly equally well so if I am lucky enough to win I would start reading “The Scarecrow” first! Thank you so much for offering such a overly generous giveaway!!
jayne says
I would love to read them all -but would read The Scarecrow first.
christopher h says
id read swimsuit first, i dig patterson
corrie says
The Scarecrow looks good it would be the first i would read..
patrick m says
all my fathers favorite authors
Nicole C. says
Swimsuit would probably be first!!
Janet F says
I would like to read Swimsuit first.
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Anita Yancey says
I would read Swimsuit first. Some very nice books. Please enter me. Thanks!
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Heidi V. says
I would first read Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley.
beth shepherd says
I would love to win. I would start with Scarecrow.
Thank you for the chance
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Cheryl M says
Big fan of these authors. This would be the perfect gift for hubby on father’s day. LOL I will be reading and not reminding him of “honey do list”.