tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57799098993930420342024-03-13T17:51:44.398-04:00CHARLESTON BOOK TALK: news, reviews, discussion groups, events, ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-20437988737511852362012-03-01T10:25:00.000-05:002012-03-02T11:31:58.805-05:00Check Out Adora the Albino AlligatorCharleston teacher, professor and author, Rhona Edwards, has done it again! Adults and children alike will enjoy this warm and wonderful story of life in the swamp, as Adora faces the challenge of leaving her home to live in the zoo.<br /><br /><center><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=mlkweb&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B00596617G&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=BB680F&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&npa=1&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /></center><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a>http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-72022430539638359722012-01-01T16:01:00.001-05:002012-01-01T23:13:38.920-05:00New Book: Food Lover's Guide to Charleston & SavannahHolly Herrick, an experienced restaurant and food critic has penned a new book highlighting the culinary gifts of Charleston and nearby Savannah.<br /><br />Locals and tourists alike will appreciate the wonderful insights and sound advice from this local expert.<br /><br />From the Post & Courier: <a target="_new" href="http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/dec/28/herrick-book-has-food-picks/">Herrick Book Has Food Picks</a><br /><center><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=mlkweb&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0762760125&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=BB680F&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&npa=1&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /></center><br /><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-7643076695165127382011-12-19T09:36:00.000-05:002011-12-19T14:41:42.294-05:00Applications Now Available for SC First Novel PrizeIf you are 18 years of age or older, a resident of South Carolina, and have never been published before, you may be eligible to win the S.C First Novel Prize.<br /><br />Charleston novelist Josephine Humphries will be the final judge from among the finalists.<br /><br />For more information: <a target="_new" href="http://southcarolinaarts.com/firstnovel">SC First Novel Prive</a><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-77563213217229695402011-12-18T08:51:00.000-05:002011-12-18T14:03:37.437-05:00New Training Manual for Charleston Tour GuidesThe Historic Charleston Foundation has recently rewritten The City of Charleston Tour Guide Training Manual. This is the first re-write since 1984 and incorporates many new historical findings about Charleston as well as some very useful myth-busting.<br /><br />Copies are available at the <a target="_new" href="http://www.charleston-sc.gov/dept/content.aspx?nid=86">City Tourism Management Office</a><br /><br /><br />More on the story from ABC NEWS: <a target="_new" href="http://www.abcnews4.com/story/16308994/charleston-history-rewritten">Charleston History Rewritten</a><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-65924522965757789792011-12-11T08:06:00.001-05:002011-12-11T13:17:00.877-05:00Civil War Novel Wins Multiple AwardsSelf-published author, Jessica James has recently won the highly regarded John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction for her novel, <u>Noble Cause</u>.<br /><br />Both an epic love story and engaging historical fiction, <u>Noble Cause</u> was released on the 150th anniversary of the firing on Ft. Sumter.<br /><br /><b>Additional Awards:</b><br />Winner, Next Generation Indie Award for Regional Fiction<br />Finalist, Historical Fiction category in the USA “Best Books of 2011″ Awards<br /><br /><center><table><tr><td align=center valign=top><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=mlkweb&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0979600049&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=BB680F&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&npa=1&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /></td><br /><td align=center valign=top><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=mlkweb&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0979600006&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=BB680F&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&npa=1&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /></td><br /></tr><br /></table><br /><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-46334340780858277332011-11-24T07:56:00.000-05:002011-11-24T22:12:44.091-05:00New Animated e-Book a Unique Gift for Young ReadersLight Sleeper Studios recently released a new animated e-storybook for young readers titled "Koto Go Silence." <br /><br />Koto is a young dog who has a series of exciting adventures that are sure to entertain kids. The story app features original animation and includes an audio narration option that adds to the story's appeal.<br /><br />"Koto Go Silence" is available for download for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. <br /><br />For 3 bucks, we think it's worth checking out!<br /><br /><center><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&npa=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=BB680F&t=mlkweb&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=tf_til&asins=B006CQ8SO6" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /></center><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-25222607664873536192011-11-18T13:45:00.002-05:002011-11-19T00:02:59.269-05:00Charleston Columnist Pens New Book of Southern PerspectivesKen Burger, beloved former columnist at the Post & Courier has recently released a new collection of articles entitled <u>Baptized in Sweet Tea: A Collection of Ken Burger's Columns Celebrating the South</u><br /><br />Post & Courier Review: <a target="_new" href="http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/13/new-burger-book-celebrates-south/">"New Ken Burger book celebrates South"</a> <br /><br />From Evening Post Books:<br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.eveningpostbooks.com/">Baptized in Sweet Tea</a><br /><br />At Amazon:<br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WP3F7O/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mlkweb&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B004WP3F7O">Swallow Savannah</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mlkweb&l=as2&o=1&a=B004WP3F7O&camp=217145&creative=399373" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> by Ken Burger<br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982515456/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mlkweb&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=0982515456">Sister Santee</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mlkweb&l=as2&o=1&a=0982515456&camp=217145&creative=399373" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> by Ken Burger<br /><br />Ken Burger's Blog: <br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.kenburgerblog.com">KenBurgerBlog.com</a><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-8879322255131433912011-10-24T08:17:00.000-04:002011-10-24T08:17:00.305-04:00New Nonprofit Providing Books to Charleston StudentsBook Worm Angels, a literacy organization based in Chicago, has recently launched a local branch in Charleston and already has started distributing books to needy students. <br /><br />Hallelujah!<br /><br /><br /><a TARGET="_NEW" HREF="http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/oct/20/new-nonprofit-gives-books-needy-schools/"> Nonprofit Gives Books to Needy Schools [Post & Courier Story]</a><br /><br /><a TARGET="_NEW" HREF="http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/oct/21/gift-of-books/">Gift of Books [Post & Courier Story]</a><br /><br /><a TARGET="_NEW" HREF="http://www.bookwormangels.org">BookWormAngels.org</a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-73575310625355569792011-10-20T07:43:00.000-04:002011-10-20T07:43:00.721-04:00New Book Offers Fresh Look at John Brown StoryControversial author, Tony Horwitz, offers his interpretation of the story of John Brown, including the latter's time in "Bleeding Kansas" and his raid on Harper's Ferry which, Horwitz claims, was a critical factor in the secession movement which led to the Civil War.<br /><br /><br /><b>Post & Courier Review: </b><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/oct/16/book-reinterprets-john-brown-story/">Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War</a><br /><ul><br /><br /><b>Books by Tony Horwitz:</b><br /><br /><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080509153X/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mlkweb&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=080509153X">Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mlkweb&l=as2&o=1&a=080509153X&camp=217145&creative=399373" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /><br /><li><a target="_new" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/067975833X/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mlkweb&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=067975833X">Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mlkweb&l=as2&o=1&a=067975833X&camp=217145&creative=399369" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /><br /><li><a target="_new" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312428324/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mlkweb&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0312428324">A Voyage Long and Strange: On the Trail of Vikings, Conquistadors, Lost Colonists, and Other Adventurers in Early America</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mlkweb&l=as2&o=1&a=0312428324&camp=217145&creative=399369" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /><br /><li><a target="_new" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312422601/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mlkweb&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0312422601">Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mlkweb&l=as2&o=1&a=0312422601&camp=217145&creative=399369" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /><br /><li><a target="_new" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452267455/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mlkweb&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0452267455">Baghdad without a Map and Other Misadventures in Arabia</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mlkweb&l=as2&o=1&a=0452267455&camp=217145&creative=399369" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /></ul><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-5122592351525343222011-10-14T08:11:00.004-04:002011-10-14T13:33:51.415-04:00New Kids Book from Charleston Author Kelly DoughertyCharleston parents, Kelly Dougherty (author) and Justin Walling (illustrator), recently celebrated the publishing of the family's second book, <u>The Story of Che</u>.<br /><br />This is a heartwarming personal story about how a young Guatemalan boy becomes a part of a new loving family. The story touches on issues of adoption and multiracial families at a time when getting along with one another despite our differences has never been more important.<br /><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.thestoryofche.com">TheStoryofChe.com</a> <br /><center><br /><table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><br /><tr><br /><td align=right><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=mlkweb&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0983941009&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=993300&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&npa=1&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /></td><br /><td align=left><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&npa=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=993300&t=mlkweb&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=tf_til&asins=141960886X" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /></td><br /></tr><br /></table><br /></center><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-35628742708465726662011-10-04T13:47:00.001-04:002011-10-04T16:58:16.891-04:00Stephen Colbert Bio Coming Oct. 11Charleston native, Stephen Colbert, is the subject of a new biography to be available October 11, 2011!<br /><br /><b><center><br /><u>And Nothing but the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert</u> <br />By Lisa Rogak </center></b><br /><br /><br />Stephen Colbert is a funny and fascinating guy. For an inside look at the real Stephen Colbert and hise rise to fame, author Lisa Rogak's in depth biography should be a real pleasure. <br /><br /><br />More about Lisa Rogak: <a target="_new" href="http://www.lisarogak.com/about">LisaRogak.com</a><br /><br />Amazon Review: <a target="_new" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312616104/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mlkweb&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=0312616104">And Nothing but the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mlkweb&l=as2&o=1&a=0312616104&camp=217145&creative=399373" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-79388067623113231812011-10-03T17:52:00.004-04:002011-10-03T17:55:43.482-04:00P & C Review: Comprehensive look at 9/11Check out this timely review from the Post & Courier. <br /><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/oct/02/02bkeleventh/">THE ELEVENTH DAY: The Full Story of 9/11 and Osama bin Laden</a> <br />By Anthony Summers and Robbyn Swan<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-26301395998763318942011-10-03T17:46:00.003-04:002011-10-03T17:55:53.689-04:00Charleston Library Adds Free eBooksCharleston library patrons can download ebooks for free. There are thousands to choose from and it is really easy.<br /><br />Read the story: <a target="_new" href="http://charleston.thedigitel.com/arts-culture/download-current-ebooks-free-charleston-library-ip-34225-1003">at TheDigital</a><br /><br />Start downloading ebooks: <a target="_new" href="http://www.ccpl.org">at www.CCPL.org</a><br /><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-52227923998657781112011-10-03T06:57:00.003-04:002011-10-03T17:12:53.214-04:00YALLFest 2011 Coming November 11-12Fans of Young Adult books and authors will not want to miss YALLfest 2011.<br /><br />Hosted by Blue Bicycle Books, the festival will feature over twenty top young adult writers for two days of seminars and panels.<br /><br />This is your chance to get up close and personal with some of your favorite YA authors.<br /><br />For more information:<a target="_new" href="http://yallfest2011.tumblr.com">YALLfest 2011</a><br /><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center><br /><br /><center><a target="_blank" href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=89678&u=51069&m=13375&urllink=&afftrack="><img src="http://www.shareasale.com/image/ecampus125x125.jpg" border="0"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-75738722206464400412011-10-02T13:23:00.002-04:002011-10-02T16:29:18.735-04:00New Bookstore to Open in North CharlestonMr K's Used Books, Music and More is in the final stages of renovation and expects to open at their new location in North Charleston by the end of October or early in November.<br /><br />Mr' K's currently has branches in TN, NC, and Greenville, SC.<br /><br /><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.mrksonline.com/">Mr K's Used Books, Music and More</a><br />5070 International Blvd <br />North Charleston, SC 29418<br /><br /><br /><center><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<hr></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-81312702830917445282011-10-01T15:09:00.006-04:002011-10-02T20:14:03.070-04:00Big Book Event: That BIG Book SaleYes, it's that time of year again!<br />Our favorite book sale event of the year is here.<br /><br /><center><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.ccpl.org/content.asp?id=87150&action=detail&catID=5367&parentID=5368">That BIG Book Sale</a><br />October 7 - 9, 2011<br /><br />Friends of the Charleston County Library<br />Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street<br /><br />Over 60,000 items, including books, DVDs and CDs,<br />at prices starting at just $1! Bring your own bag.<br />Cash, credit and checks accepted.<br /></center><br /><br />For those who have never attended, our advice is to get there early!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><br /><hr><a href="http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com"><b>CHARLESTON BOOK TALK</b></a><br />http://charlestonbooktalk.blogspot.com<br /><hr><br /></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-84695120914636348112011-09-30T09:50:00.000-04:002011-10-01T09:53:37.790-04:00Great Books Discussion Group 2011-2012<a target="_new" href="http://www.ccpl.org">CHARLESTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY</a><br />GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION - 2011-2012<br /><br />Second Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.<br />Main Library, Meeting Room B<br /> <br />October 12- Envy<br />KRAKATAU - Jim Shepard<br />WEEKEND - Fay Weldon<br /> <br />November 9- Anger <br />TORCH SONG - John Cheever<br />MY FIRST TWO WOMEN - Nadine Gordimer<br /> <br />December 14- Sloth<br />BABYLON REVISITED - F. Scott Fitzgerald<br />THE CUSTARD HEART - Dorothy Parker<br /> <br />January 11 (2012)- Greed<br />A WOMAN OF FIFTY - W. Somerset Maugham<br />MY WIFE IS A WHITE RUSSIAN - Rose Tremain<br /> <br />February 8- Gluttony<br />THEFT IN A PASTRY SHOP - Italo Calvino<br />FAT PEOPLE - Alison Lurie<br /> <br />March 14- Lust <br />NUNS AT LUNCHEON - Aldous Huxley <br />COWBOYS ARE MY WEAKNESS - Pam Houston<br /> <br />Books may be picked up at the main library fiction desk or by contacting Sara Breibart at breibarts@ccpl.orgUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779909899393042034.post-89327805390554575972011-09-21T13:47:00.000-04:002011-09-21T17:59:29.926-04:00Girls Literacy Explosion!In the news...<br /><br />Junior Girls Day Out Community Project, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting the development of Tri-county girls ages 7-12, has announced a new after-school literacy program.<br /><br />Read the Story: <a target="_new" href="http://www.abcnews4.com/story/15505097/girls-literacy-explosion">Girls Literacy Explosion!</a><br /><br />Meet the Organization: <a target="_new" href="http://www2.counton2.com/news/2011/jul/29/junior-girls-day-out-community-project-has-lowcoun-ar-2204493/">Junior Girls Day Out Community Project</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0