Thursday, March 25, 2010

You have to meet my new friend

Last Saturday after work I stopped by my favorite place in the world, Barnes and Nobles, hey they have Starbucks there!!

I had seen the table stating that they were having a reading/signing by the author

Sarah Addison Allen.

They had these books

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and

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Now as I was buying my New Moon DVD and I am not made of money I bought the paper back and the bargain versions of these.

I went back at 4pm to hear her talk and read from her latest book

The Girl Who Chased the Moon.

Well ladies she is a sweetie and from right here in NC! I really enjoyed hearing her read and talk about writing. I was so inspired.

Sunday I started reading Garden Spells. Her books are not sequels but I wanted to read them in order! I have never read an author with a voice like hers! She has multiple characters and develops and tells a story for them all. She has hints of Fairy Tales and magic that are just fantastic. She also like to add food, lots of food to her books!

I have finished Garden Spells and cannot wait to start The Sugar Queen and on payday I will back at B&N to get The Girl Who Chased the Moon!

I don’t think I can say enough. I cannot tell you when I have been so excited to read an author!

I hope you will look for her books!

Let me know if you do or if you have read them!

Hugs, Lisa

25 comments:

  1. I've never heard of her, but maybe I should suggest her for our next book club selection. She's really good, huh?

    Genevieve

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  2. What a wonderful treat! I love to read and will take a look for these.
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  3. Oh I'm so glad you stopped by my blog because now I came over to yours and just found out about some new books to add to my list. Looks like you have a fun place here!

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  4. Bookstores are the best. I so wish we had one. Just to hang out inside. But, then I would buy a coffee, even though I shouldn't. There is a little library in the village full of musty books. Still, I am trying to keep track of the times it is open so I can check some out. I always remember on Sunday, and they are so closed that day. Reading is a good thing, hearing the author speak makes it even better.

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  5. I will look for her books...never heard of them before..oh and there is nothing better than a bookstore to make one happy..especially if you have your favourite Starbucks. xoxo

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  6. Ohhh I love books any kind I can get my hands on - what fun! An I just watched New Moon on-demand Tuesday night! Loved it - I'm a vampire lover from way back:)

    Enjoy!
    Leann

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  7. Hi Lisa
    i think I read some of hers, I read so much I forget who! So, you think that the amount they sell isn't much, blogger. What stinks is I eliminated all the pictures from my first blog cause I was so mad, you think that would have helped back then, didn't. I noticed the amount they sell isn't in the formatted amount that it posts when you download. Don't know what I'll do, its getting me depressed to not figure it out! later,Lori

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  8. I have picked a couple of these up and looked at them ... next time I will buy! :)

    Thanks for recommendation!

    ~Liz

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  9. I love book stores but hardly get in one! Enjoy! ♥

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  10. How fantastic, I love bookshops too and could hours browsing, and it's even better if there's a place you can grab a coffee as well! I will look out for her books, always good to read something new, Karen x

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  11. how wonderful to find a new friend....
    in real life and in these great books.

    have a fantastic weekend~~

    chas

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  12. Oh this sounds wonderful Lisa!! I think I need to get those books, I am very intrigued! You went to B&N on the perfect day!! I would love to have heard her speak too!
    Big Hugs,
    Amy

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  13. Wow! I am going to have to go check some of these out!

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  14. Lisa, I read Garden Spells last summer and just loved it. I will have to get the other two books you mention - right away! She writes beautifully, doesn't she? How neat to have heard her speak!

    xo
    Claudia

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  15. Congrat's to the giveaway winner!
    I haven't read any of those books...I would like to take more time to read...
    Happy weekend.
    Deb :)

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  16. Thanks for sharing this with us. I have not heard of her but will check her books out!

    Have a blessed day!

    xoxo Gert

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  17. Hi Lisa!

    thanks for the heads up on this author. I had never heard of her or the book. but, I will check them out now.

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  18. I have not seen this author. But I will be on the look out now. Unfortunately, I usually buy the books I read by the titles. Sometimes being disappointed, sometimes not. The title Sugar Queen definitely catches my eye.

    Jo

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  19. Wonderful book review! I'm going to see if our library has these books. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving me such a happy comment today.

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  20. Hello, sweet one,
    No, I have not heard of this author, but thank you for letting me know about her. We have a Barnes and Noble so I will look for her books. I love your precious blog header, so sweet and charming. I hope you have a beautiful weekend. Are you beginning to see signs of spring there in NC? Sure hope so. Vicki

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  21. Isn't it fun to meet an author. I met Alexandra Stoddard, she was fascinating. How fun to find a new author

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  22. lisa! i'm so sorry i missed your blogiversary! happy blogthday, sweetie pie!

    good to know about good books. i just finished a book and need to take a trip over to b&n myself. i love hanging out there with a stack o' magazines and a big, comfy chair!

    happy weekend!

    xo
    elyse

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  23. Hey Lisa; Wow what a wonderful surprise, to actually meet an author... and to hear her read... Her books sound very interesting, I might have to buy one and check it out... I love Barns and Noble,, my favorite book store... have a great weekend.
    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  24. Loved visiting with you again!

    Valrie

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