I just became aware of a program called Read It Forward. Crown Publishing, by Random House Publishers, offers readers a chance to win one of 3 free uncorrected proofs once a month. This is simply an uncorrected paperback copy of the book. You simply enter your name and address for a random chance to receive one. Supplies are limited.
I received 2 books this week! “Claude & Camille” by Stephanie Cowell, and “The California Roll” by John Vorhaus. I just finished “The California Roll” and it was such a joy to read! A con man gets conned by a con within a con. I’m going to have to read it again to really sort out what happened (which is great for me, since I always read books twice)! The author invents words, such as “bafflegab,” which is the con man’s pitch to the victim, or “smook.” I just started reading “Claude & Camille.” So far, I am enjoying it. Claude is Claude Monet, and the story details both his struggle to become accepted in the art world, and his love for a woman named Camille. Both books are beautifully written, and both may have been overlooked by me in either the library or bookstore, since the topics aren’t usually ones I seek out. For this, I am glad! Through the Read It Forward program, I have already been exposed to two new styles of writing and two new authors!
Once I’m done with these wonderful, free books, I am going to Read It Forward by sharing them with another friend of mine who loves a good read.
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