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APRIL & OLIVERBY TESS CALLAHAN
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Best friends since childhood, the sexual tension between April and Oliver has always been palpable. Years after being completely inseparable, they become strangers, but the wildly different paths of their lives cross once again with the sudden death of April's brother. Oliver, the responsible, newly engaged law student finds himself drawn more than ever to the reckless, mystifying April - and cracks begin to appear in his carefully constructed life. Even as Oliver attempts to "save" his childhood friend from her grief, her menacing boyfriend and herself, it soon becomes apparent that Oliver has some secrets of his own--secrets he hasn't shared with anyone, even his fiancé. 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A painter, teacher and mother of twins, Tess Callahan has written for Cottonwood, The Stylus Anthology: 1950-2000, The Boston College Magazine, New York Newsday and elsewhere through syndication. When not exploring the complex motivations of intriguing characters (in her personal life and in her work), she finds nourishment and sustenance in periodic travels to wild, austere landscapes around the world. Tess has an MFA in Fiction from Bennington College. April & Oliver is her first novel.
READING GROUP GUIDE:
Here is a wonderful READING GROUP GUIDE and more from Tess Callahan. Just click on the LINK. There is also a link to an excerpt and here it is ...LINK TO EXCERPT.
Best friends since childhood, the sexual tension between April and Oliver has always been palpable. Years after being completely inseparable, they become strangers, but the wildly different paths of their lives cross once again with the sudden death of April's brother. Oliver, the responsible, newly engaged law student finds himself drawn more than ever to the reckless, mystifying April - and cracks begin to appear in his carefully constructed life. Even as Oliver attempts to "save" his childhood friend from her grief, her menacing boyfriend and herself, it soon becomes apparent that Oliver has some secrets of his own--secrets he hasn't shared with anyone, even his fiancé.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A painter, teacher and mother of twins, Tess Callahan has written for Cottonwood, The Stylus Anthology: 1950-2000, The Boston College Magazine, New York Newsday and elsewhere through syndication. When not exploring the complex motivations of intriguing characters (in her personal life and in her work), she finds nourishment and sustenance in periodic travels to wild, austere landscapes around the world. Tess has an MFA in Fiction from Bennington College. April & Oliver is her first novel. Audio and Video
READING GROUP GUIDE:
Here is a wonderful READING GROUP GUIDE and more from Tess Callahan. Just click on the LINK. There is also a link to an excerpt and here it is ...LINK TO EXCERPT.
GIVEAWAY
THANKS TO VALERIE AND MY FRIENDS
AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP,
I HAVE THREE COPIES OF THIS
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95 comments:
It sounds like a good read. =)
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I read about this book a few months ago and read a few excerpts,sounds really good and a story I think I would enjoy reading.
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praise for April & Oliver - Jim McCorkle author of Tending to Virginia and Ferris Beach
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+1 Bob Shacochis wrote a nice blurb for April and Oliver.
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Please enter me to win this! I want to read this because I love a book about relationships and secrets.
Book has been an addition to my TBR pile for awhile. Can't wait to read.
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Thanks for this giveaway. This story sounds compelling and unique. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
Jim McCorkle wrote about this book. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
the cover intrigues me and the description sounds like a story I would enjoy.
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The Boston Globed likened it to the style of Jane Austen
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I think this looks like a great summer read!
I think the cover is so pretty, and I have been wanting to read it for sometime. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Debbie
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Sven Birkerts author of Reading Life: Books for the Ages had some nice things to say about April & Oliver. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Debbie
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I would love to read April & Oliver. The cover art is beautiful and the reviews have been great.
Smiles,
Cindy W.
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Jill McCorkle wrote praises for April & Oliver.
Smiles,
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I want to read April and Oliver because I have read many positive reviews, and enjoyed an excerpt I read.
I would love to win a copy. Please enter me. Thanks
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Daily Candy referred it it as " A brilliant novel."
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Sounds like an interesting book that I would enjoy reading. Please, enter me in the giveaway and thanks!!
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Sven Birkerts wrote some intense words for this book.
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I'd like to read this book because it has strong characterization. Well-developed characters make a book easy to read.
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Jim McCorkle wrote about April and Oliver.
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I enjoy stories that do a good job with characterizations and this one sounds like it does.
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This sounds like a good book- something relatable. Id love to read this!
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Sven Birkerts (author of Reading Life: Books for the Ages) wrote a reveiw
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This sounds like a wonderful story to read this summer.
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Jill McCorkle Author of Creatures of HabitFive time NY Times Notable Book author
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Bob Shacochis
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THis book sounds like the perfect summer read
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It sounds like a very good book that I would like to read very much. I love romance novels, suspense and mystery. I read a variety of books and this one really interests me. Please enter me in contest. Thank you. Tore923@aol.com
I would like to read this book because I love books about relationships and hidden secrets.
Sven Birkerts wrote about APRIL & OLIVER in his review.
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Sounds like a good book to read...would love to win!
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I would love to win this book. I read varied intresting books on a lot of different subjects and this sounds kinda unique. That intrest me. Thanks ybutler@oppcatv.com
The Boston Globe and also Jim McCorkle along with a lot of other posted commented on the book. Thanks ybutler@oppcatv.com
I love to read books that are tied to secrets. It makes a great difference it they are revealed before it is too late.
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Steve Birketts said that the characters in this book are either
"destined or doomed".
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I'd like to read this because it sounds like a good love story with some mystery too.
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Sven Birkerts praised the book. I liked the way he said "the characters feel either destined or doomed to be together."
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Very good reviews. My favorite was by Bookpage.
Thanks,
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I have had my eye on this book for quite some time! Love stories about people who grew up as friend but when they come back together the relationship has changed and has to become something new!
Thanks,
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I've wanted this book since the first time I saw it, and I've had it on my "Wish List" ever since.
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This story makes one wonder what would have happened if we had married the cute guy in class. What ever happened to all our classmates?
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I already have this on my TBR list so I'd love to win it!
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There is a quote from the Boston Globe.
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What an interesting and original premise! I would love to win this giveaway.
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Jim McCorkle wrote a good review
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Please count me in! I have this on my wish list too! Thanks
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I've read a lot of good things about this book and would love to enter. It sounds so good!
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Sven Birkerts had nice comments.
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I would like to win April & Oliver because I have read several great reviews about this book.
Please enter me in this giveaway!
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Jim McCorkle praised this book.
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The Library Journal calls the story gripping, and the storytelling sharp.
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Sounds like an interesting storyline...to see how their personalities have changed after many years apart.
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Oliver has some secrets --secrets he hasn't shared with anyone, even his fiancé. that sounds interesting!
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I'd like to read this book to discover what the "secrets" are.
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The reviewer for the Boston Globe wrote about April and Oliver.
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I need a great new book for summer. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I love a book with secrets!
I would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Sounds familiar to my life...meeting a right person, wrong time....eventually, became right person, right time....12 years later. ;-) joleehamlin at comcast dot net
Author Jill McCorkle wrote about this book. joleehamlin at comcast dot net
The cover and all of the good reviews I have heard about this book make me want to read this one!! Thanks!
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I have already read this book and I loved it! I need a copy of my own, since I read a library copy.
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Thanks for the contest! I'd like to read this book because it sounds mighty interesting and intriguing.
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The 'Columbis Dispatch' said the book was 'a beautifully written story' and it probably was!
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I would love to win this book it sounds to be a great read
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This looks like a really interesting read to me -I'd love to be able to check it out.
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Sounds interesting, I'd like to know more about it. But It sounds good.
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I'd like to wint his book, it's sounds great but I want to know what those secrets are.
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I'd like to win this book because it sounds like quite a love story.
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The Boston Globe wrote praise for "April & Oliver"
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