1986 Delinsky Title, First, Best and Only, Goes on Sale in Hardcover March 1st
Previously released in mass market paperback, First, Best and Only (July 1986) will debut in hardcover on March 1, 2012. Some booksellers are marketing this as a new book, so readers should take care.
Barbara Will Speak, Sign Books on March 6, 2012 at Walpole Public Library
At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, Barbara will speak about her latest novel ESCAPE (published July 2011) and her upcoming novel SWEET SALT AIR (coming July 2013). She will also sign books, which will be available to purchase, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Friends of the Walpole Library. Admission is free.
NOTE: This event is not intended to promote the March 1 hardcover publication of FIRST, BEST AND ONLY, which is an older book originally published in 1986.
This event is held at the new Walpole Public Library. For more information or directions, please see http://www.walpolelibraryfriends.org/
Suddenly Trade Paperback Is On Sale January 17th
Suddenly is vintage Delinsky, hitting stands on January 17 in a first-ever trade paperback edition.
Barbara’s Novel-in-Progress: A Look Behind the Scenes
Look over Barbara’s shoulder as she writes the manuscript for Sweet Salt Air, a July 2013 release from St. Martin’s Press. She’s blogging about her progress and is building a bonus page for interested readers.
Bonus Page for Knitters
Barbara’s Blog is titled I Write, I Knit, I Live, and in fact knitters will find photos of WIPs, patterns, lessons learned, and more. Visit Barbara’s Knitting Bonus Page for a guide to blogs related to knitting.
Barbara Blogs Again!
The Blog is back! It’s titled I Write, I Knit, I Live. Get the scoop on Barbara’s next book, knitting projects, food, shopping, even family pictures. Comments are welcome, and please tell your friends. Check it out here.
Order the New Tenth Anniversay Edition of UPLIFT Today
Hard to believe, but it’s been ten years since the publication of the original UPLIFT: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors. Now this book of upbeat tips and anecdotes includes three new chapters: a chapter with news from those who are ten or more years from diagnosis, a chapter on genetic testing, and a chapter devoted to the breast surgery fellowship made possible by the sales of UPLIFT. Order your copy here to support the Barbara Delinsky Charitable Foundation for Breast Cancer Research!
Video: Barbara Describes the New Edition of UPLIFT
Watch Barbara’s TV interview in West Hartford, CT, as she explains why UPLIFT: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors is a unique, upbeat support system for women.
Barbara Is In the Pink
Barbara will be the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Memorial Hermann In the Pink of HealthLuncheon in The Woodlands, TX on Friday, October 14, 2011. “Barbara is sure to be a crowd pleaser,” said the In the Pink of Health co-chairs. “By her own admission, she is an everyday woman who writes about everyday people facing not-so-ordinary challenges. Women and men alike can relate to her charaters and her stories about the emotional crises that we all face. One such crisis that she is sure to touch on is her own battle with breast cancer.” Barbara will be on hand to sign her new Tenth Anniversary Edition of UPLIFT: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors.
For more information, please call 713.897.PINK or contact [email protected]
UPLIFT Book Signing in West Hartford, CT on October 19
In honor of the new Tenth Anniversary Edition of UPLIFT and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Barbara will sign copies of UPLIFT on October 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs at 973 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT. Lyn Evans will donate a portion of store sales to theBarbara Delinsky Foundation for Charitable Research and raffle off prizes all evening to benefit the foundation. As always, Barbara donates all her proceeds from the sale of UPLIFT to her charity.
Author Chat with Barbara Delinsky July 25-29
Join author Barbara Delinsky for a chat to discuss her brand new New York Times bestselling novel,ESCAPE. Not familiar with Goodreads.com? Here are simple instructions:–Log on to www.Goodreads.com and create an account.
–Then go to the home page and you’ll see across the top of the page these options: my books, friends, groups, and explore. Select “groups.”
–In the gray Find Groups box type “Barbara Delinsky” and you’ll see the “Ask Barbara Delinsky” group for ESCAPE. Click on it.
–You’ll be brought to the group’s home page and there will be a button that says “Join the Group.” Click on it and you’re in!
–Then go to the home page and you’ll see across the top of the page these options: my books, friends, groups, and explore. Select “groups.”
–In the gray Find Groups box type “Barbara Delinsky” and you’ll see the “Ask Barbara Delinsky” group for ESCAPE. Click on it.
–You’ll be brought to the group’s home page and there will be a button that says “Join the Group.” Click on it and you’re in!
ESCAPE Debuts on the NY Times Bestseller List
In its first week of sales, Escape hit the New York Times bestseller list at #11, tied with #10. Thanks to everyone who bought the book and made this happen!
Bookreporter.com: Escape Is An Appealing Pageturner
“Refreshing new perspectives….layered and three-dimensional….Escape is another appealing pageturner.” (Full Bookreporter.com review here)
ESCAPE Is Now On Sale!
Escape, Barbara Delinsky’s new novel, is on sale as of July 5, 2011. Order here to learn whyPublishers Weekly says Escape ”will keep readers hooked!”
“Delinsky Nails It” According to Publishers Weekly Review of Escape
“Delinsky nails it in her trademark latest…a captivating and moving story about a woman who’s had enough of her life and wants a fresh start.”–Publishers Weekly
People Magazine Gives the Nod to Two Barbara Delinsky Novels
First Escape made the cut as one of People magazine’s “Great Summer Reads” (June 20, 2011). The next week, People highlighted Not My Daughter in the “Great Reads New In Paperback” column (June 27, 2011). Thanks, People!
Good Housekeeping Endorses Escape
“Our literary editor recommends Escape, by Barbara Delinsky.” –Good Housekeeping (June 2011)
New Video Trailer for Escape
For a preview of Escape, Barbara’s July 5, 2011 release, please watch the video trailer. Pre-orderEscape here!
Book Groups Take Note: New Reading Guide for Escape Now Online
Whether you’re in a book group of two or twenty, your discussion of Escape will be enriched by thisreading group guide.
Join Barbara for a Book Signing in Center Harbor, NH on July 9
Celebrate the July 5 release of Barbara’s new novel, Escape, at a book signing hosted by Bayswater Book Co. on Saturday, July 9 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Bayswater Book Co. is located at 23 Main Street, Center Harbor, NH 03226. For more information visit Barbara’s event page on Facebook or contactBayswater Book Co.
Barbara to Speak and Sign Books at Book & Author Luncheon in CT
Join Barbara in Stamford, CT on June 2 at 11:30. Event is open to the public by reservation only. For details and reservation form, please visithttp://www.friendsoffergusonlibrary.org/bk_author.html.
New Not My Daughter Trade Paperback On Sale May 3
Perfect for book groups and easy on the eyes, a trade paperback edition of Not My Daughter goes on sale Tuesday, May 3. Pick up a copy for yourself or treat someone you love with a Mother’s Day gift!
99 Cent E-Short by Barbara Now Available
What’s an e-short? It’s a short story published for the first time and sold only online. The title isSunlight and Joy, and the cost is 99 cents – comparable to buying one song of a CD – but this purchase also includes a conversation with Barbara and the first chapter of Escape. Check it out!
ESCAPE Is Scheduled for a July 5, 2011 Release
Pre-order now! Visit the ESCAPE page for a summary and buying links.
A Preview of ESCAPE, Barbara’s Mid-2011 Release
ESCAPE tells the story of a woman whose life becomes so dominated by technology and devoid of human contact, that she drops everything one day and walks away. This is one woman’s story about making a course correction in life, after realizing that her dreams are all wrong. Take a look at the book’s cover here.
New Not My Daughter Paperback On Sale Today
Starting today, for less than the price of two vente cups of Starbucks, you can own a paperback copy of Not My Daughter. Why not buy something you can savor and revisit? While you’re at it, get a jump start on holiday shopping and stock up for friends or family.
Now affordable in paperback!
Own it yourself! Not My Daughter, Barbara Delinsky’s 2010 NY Times bestseller, debuts in paperback on October 26th. At this price, you can afford to splurge for yourself and fill your friends’ stockings, too.
Consider the Gift of UPLIFT in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If a friend or loved one is dealing with breast cancer, please consider giving a gift of Barbara’s non-fiction book, UPLIFT: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors. Barbara donates all proceeds to breast cancer research. Learn more here.
Family Tree E-Book Selling in Amazon’s Top 10
For a limited time this month, the Family Tree e-book is just 99 cents on Amazon.com. Take advantage of this special offer here.
Coming in Trade Paperback: More Than Friends
Tuesday, March 16, Barbara’s 1993 novel More Than Friends will be available in trade paperback for the first time. Pre-order here.
Not My Daughter Is a New York Times Bestseller
Newly released Not My Daughter has hit the New York Times bestseller list, making this Barbara’s 19th bestselling novel.
People Magazine Gives NOT MY DAUGHTER 3 1/2 Stars
The People Magazine review of Not My Daughter calls it “a topical tale that resonates with timeless emotion.”
NOT MY DAUGHTER Is Now On Sale!
Today’s the day! Barbara’s newest novel, Not My Daughter, is now available at bookstores everywhere. For buying information, click here.
Not My Daughter Has Strong Appeal for Teenage Girl Readers
The Booklist review of Not My Daughter notes that “Teen girls will be drawn in by this accessible novel’s focus on mother-daughter relationships and pact behavior.”
Publishers Weekly Reviews Not My Daughter: “Timely, Fresh, Thought-Provoking”
Here’s the Publishers Weekly review of Not My Daughter:
“Delinsky proves once again why she’s a perennial bestseller with this thought-provoking tale of three smart, popular teenage girls who make a pact to become pregnant and raise their babies together. Lily, Mary Kate, and Jess also happen to be the daughters of best friends Susan, Kate, and Sunny, and the mothers are thrown into a tailspin by this unexpected news. Susan, the principal of the town’s high school, has the most to lose, when the school’s superintendent and editor of the local newspaper question her abilities as a leader and mother, and other parents prove quick to blame her – a single mother herself who got pregnant as a teenager – as a poor role model. But all three women must come to grips with where they failed as mothers, how the dreams they had for their daughters are disappearing, and scathing smalltown judgment. Timely, fresh, and true-to-life, this novel explores multiple layers of motherhood and tackles rough questions. (Jan.)”
Not My Daughter Commended as “Emotionally Intelligent” by Kirkus Reviews
Here’s the Kirkus Reviews recommendation of Not My Daughter :
“Emotionally intelligent… Delinsky has a knack for exploring the battlefields of contemporary life. Three high school seniors – the top girls, academically, athletically and socially – form a pact to become pregnant in the Maine coastal village of Zaganack. Boasting old roots and rigid values, this company town for an upscale retailer is scandalized and all three [mothers] are devastated by their daughters’ incomprehensible decision. At PC Wool, a division of the post retailer that they created and run together, [the women] spend Saturdays dyeing yarn and trying to figure out why their girls traded in bright futures for teenage motherhood. Mother-daughter bonding, knitting and a ripped-from-the-headlines plot from Delinsky offer her fans what they want – high drama and realism.”
Mountain Colors Yarn Produces Not My Daughter Colorway
Mountain Colors introduced “Spring Eclipse” yarn in honor of a colorway created by the main characters in Not My Daughter. Barbara has posted a simple scarf pattern easy enough for novice knitters in her Blog.
Not My Daughter Trailer Now Posted
For a preview of Barbara’s January 5, 2010 novel, watch the Not My Daughter trailer.
Congratulations to the Winners of the Anchor Books Drawing
Readers on Barbara’s email list were invited to enter an Anchor Books drawing and the rate of response was impressive. Thanks to everyone who participated! Congratulations to 1st prize winner Marge Jehle of Manchester, NJ, 2nd prize winner Kim Ribeiro of Danbury, CT and 3rd prize winner Leanne Wells of Blaine, MN.
To be notified of future drawings and offers, please be sure to join Barbara’s Contact list.
While My Sister Sleeps Paperback Debuts in Top 10
While My Sister Sleeps, released in paperback on October 27, debuted in the top 10 of the New York Times bestseller list. Look for the list November 15 and be sure to check out Barbara’s ad in theNew York Times Book Review section the same day.
While My Sister Sleeps in Paperback October 27th
While My Sister Sleeps, Barbara’s 2009 novel, goes on sale in paperback on Tuesday, October 27th in bookstores everywhere.
Barbara’s Speaking!
Barbara’s busy with book signings and speaking engagements these next few weeks. Check out herEvents list to see if she’ll be in a venue near you.
Meeting in NYC
September 10 — Barbara meets with her publisher in New York to plot promo for Not My Daughter, coming January 5, 2010.
Book Signing in NH on August 1
If you happen to be in the NH Lakes Region on Saturday, August 1, please stop by the Bayswater Book Company in Center Harbor for Barbara’s book signing. She’ll be there from 11am-1pm. For more details, please visit the Events page.
New Podcast: Books I Will Never Write
Have you heard the latest? Barbara has just posted a new podcast called ‘Books I Will Never Write.’Click here for the podcast player.
The Secret Between Us Coming in Mass Market Paperback July 28
Get your beach tote ready for the mass market paperback release of The Secret Between Us on Tuesday, July 28th. Click here to order.Barbara’s Top Pick for a Beach Buddy
Which literary character would you invite to tag along with you for a day at the beach? Look for Barbara’s #1 choice in this article from The Washington Post.
Which literary character would you invite to tag along with you for a day at the beach? Look for Barbara’s #1 choice in this article from The Washington Post.
Barbara Offers Tips for Writers
Look for a series of Writers’ Rules in Barbara’s Blog.
Visit Barbara on Facebook and Twitter
Barbara is a regular on Facebook and Twitter. Want to join the action? Go to Barbara’s official Facebook page and click on ‘Become a Fan’ under her photo. Better yet, ‘Suggest to Friends.’Next, visit @BarbaraDelinsky on Twitter and hit the follow button to stay on top of her updates.
Barbara Discusses Every Family’s Worst Nightmare on Milwaukee Public Radio
Download Barbara’s April 20 WUWM Lake Effect interview for her insights on While My Sister Sleeps. (Click here and scroll down for the story.)
Worthy Homes for Barbara’s Donated Books
Barbara has donated over 800 copies of her own books to 28 American Cancer Society Hope Lodges around the U.S. Each Hope Lodge offers a temporary home to cancer patients and their families during treatment. Now their libraries will be filled with Barbara’s novels and UPLIFT: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors.
Barbara Writes Guest Blog About the Writer as a Businesswoman
For Barbara’s take on the business side of writing, read her April 17 guest blog on FreshFiction.com.
Radio Interview with Barbara to Air on WBZ
On Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, tune in to WBZ to hear two segments with Barbara on Women’s Watch. The show will stream live at 2:26 pm EST on both days at http://www.wbz.com/. Or catch it a few days later on the WBZ website.
Four Older BD Titles Coming in New Paperback Format
Look for four of Barbara’s older titles in new paperback format. On March 31, Heart of the Night andCommitments go on sale with new covers. A week later, on April 7, Shades of Grace and Together Alone go on sale with new covers.
New Podcast Posted
Are you listening? Go to Podcasts to hear Barbara’s musings on ‘That Kind of a Day.’
While My Sister Sleeps Is Kindle Best Seller
Kindle is catching on! While My Sister Sleeps is a Kindle best seller for the week of March 14.
Congratulations to the “Sow the Seeds Contest” Winner
Karen Haney of Daytona Beach, Florida has sown the most seeds for While My Sister Sleeps. As the winner, she will receive a special ‘BD Green Theme’ gift basket, a signed book from Barbara’s backlist, and a personal phone call from Barbara. Look for new contests in Barbara’s blog and on Barbara’s page on Facebook.
While My Sister Sleeps Debuts on the March 8, 2009 New York Times Best Seller List
Just got the word. While My Sister Sleeps has hit the New York Times Best Seller list. That’s Barbara’s 18th consecutive New York Times Best Seller!
Find Barbara on Facebook
Check out Barbara’s page on Facebook. You don’t need a Facebook account to take a look at photos from the While My Sister Sleeps tour and other treats. Facebook members please click the ‘Become a Fan’ link to join the fun.
While My Sister Sleeps Is Now on Sale
Look for Barbara’s newest novel at bookstores everywhere, or buy from the While My Sister Sleepspage.
Library Journal Calls While My Sister Sleeps ”Impossible to Put Down”
Here’s what the Library Journal says about While My Sister Sleeps: “Graced by characters readers will come to care about, this is that rare book that deserves to have the phrase “impossible to put down” attached to it. Delinsky (The Secret Between Us) does a wonderful and realistic job portraying family dynamics; the relationship between Molly and Robin, in particular, is spot-on. This touching and heartbreaking novel is highly recommended for public libraries where women’s fiction is popular.”
The Countdown Begins
While My Sister Sleeps is coming February 17th. Barbara will be touring around the U.S. Check out her latest schedule and watch for updates in Barbara’s Event List.
And the Winner Is…
Kelly Victoria. Kelly’s name was chosen in a random drawing and she will receive a signed Author’s Galley of While My Sister Sleeps. Congratulations, Kelly, and thanks to everyone else who entered the drawing. You may still be one of the first to read While My Sister Sleeps if you pre-order it before it goes on sale February 17th.
While My Sister Sleeps Countdown
Barbara’s newest novel, While My Sister Sleeps, goes on sale February 17. Take a minute to read a summary and then pre-order this book at a huge discount. It’s a great way to start 2009!
Win an Advance Copy of While My Sister Sleeps
Can’t wait until February 17 to read While My Sister Sleeps? Barbara is giving away one signed Author’s Galley, a bound, uncorrected proof of the novel. It’s a true collector’s item. Enter the contest before January 1, 2009 by visiting the Contact page and mentioning the While My Sister Sleeps drawing. One winner will be chosen randomly in early January.
Online Interview with Barbara
Curious about Barbara’s next novel, While My Sister Sleeps? Wondering how Barbara’s own experiences are woven into the book? You’ll be spellbound by her bookbrowse.com interview. Read it here.
Secret Recipe for Sticky Bun Lovers
Just in time for the November 4 launch of the trade paperback edition of The Secret Between Us, the Book Club Cookbook has posted a recipe for SoMa Stickies, the pecan-topped sticky buns made famous by the main character’s sister. Turn on your oven, roll up your sleeves, and give this recipe a try.
The Secret Between Us Debuts in Paperback
Mark your calendar for the November 4, 2008 paperback release of The Secret Between Us. This trade paperback edition is perfect for book groups. Order it here.
Family Tree Knitting Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to Barbara Braun of Michigan and Jackie Kenny of Rhode Island. Both of you have won a Family Tree knitting kit in a random drawing. Enjoy knitting the patterns inspired by Dana, Elizabeth, Saundra and Lizzie.
New Family Tree summer contest
If you’d like to win one of two knitting kits containing yarn, needles, and the Family Tree Knitting Collection pattern book, go to CONTACT and tell us to enter you in the drawing. Deadline is Labor Day — that’s September 1, 2008.
Barbara’s Master Class for Writers
Thinking of becoming a writer, or just interested in learning more about the art and business of writing? Watch excerpts from Barbara’s master class at Boston College.
Return to Lake Henry
Can you hear the loons calling? The aromas of apple cider and maple syrup waft in the air. Rejoin the Blake sisters in Lake Henry when Lake News (1999) and An Accidental Woman (2002) appear in trade paperback on May 13 and August 12, respectively.
Suddenly in Hardcover
On April 1, Suddenly, a 1994 paperback, is being issued in hardcover for the first time. This is the story of friends, the secrets they keep and a tragedy that reorders their lives.
Revisit For My Daughters and A Woman Betrayed
Watch for new trade paperback editions of two earlier books, For My Daughters (1994) and A Woman Betrayed (1991). They go on sale March 18, just in time for spring break and Easter.
Great review in the GLOBE
The Boston Sunday Globe (2’10’08) carried a great review of The Secret Between Us. To read it,click here.
The Secret Between Us Hits NY Times List!
Just got the call. The Secret Between Us is jumping onto the New York Times bestseller list at #12 after a single week on sale. Doubleday has gone back to press, so if your store is out, wait a couple of days and try again!
THE SECRET IS OUT
It’s here, folks. The Secret Between Us is now on sale in your favorite store. Buy it by February 5, and get a personalized bookplate. For info on this and details of the “Between Us” contest, check out the Blog.
The Secret Between Us Earns Starred Library Journal Review
Library Journal (December 15, 2007) “Small-town physician Deborah Monroe has a plethora of family problems on her plate. Her husband has left, her teenage daughter Grace is angry, her young son Dylan has eye problems, her mother passed away, and her father drinks and passes judgment. Things get decidedly worse one rainy night when a man runs in front of her car, and Deborah makes a decision that has serious and rippling effects on herself and her family. So begins best-selling author Delinsky’s (Family Tree) latest page-turner, which deftly and realistically addresses family issues like parental expectations and disapproval, divorce and secrets, as well as small-town issues like preferential treatment and gossip. The concept of lying is also explored from multiple angles. In addition to being immensely readable, Delinsky’s latest is thought-provoking; readers will inevitably pause to consider what they would do if they found themselves in Deborah’s situation. Highly recommended for public libraries.”
Back to Press YET AGAIN
Whoa. Doubleday has just gone back to press for 12,500 more copies of the trade paperback edition of Family Tree, bringing the in-print total to 106,500! Do you have your copy yet?
Back To Press AGAIN
We’re on a roll. Doubleday just went back for a 3rd printing of the trade paperback of Family Tree, bringing the new in-print total to 94,000 copies!
Back To Press
Doubleday has just gone back to press for another 5,000 copies of the trade paperback of Family Tree, bringing the in-print total to 88,000 copies!
The Secret Between Us Earns Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Publishers Weekly (October 15, 2007) “Relationships are brought to the limit in Delinsky’s splendid latest exploration of family dynamics. On a rainy night, Deborah Monroe and her teenage daughter, Grace, are driving home when their car hits a man. The victim, who turns out to be Grace’s history teacher, is unconscious but alive. Although Grace was driving, Deborah sends her home and takes responsibility for the accident when the cops show up.
Deborah is juggling a lot: as a family doctor, she is in private practice with her über-demanding widower father, who is trying to hide a drinking problem; her son, Dylan, is vision impaired; her mother’s death continues to affect the family; Deborah is still dealing with her ex-husband’s new, separate life; and her unmarriedsister, Jill, has just announced she’s pregnant. Grace’s guilt about not taking responsibility for the accident makes her withdraw from friends and family, and the accident victim turns out to have a more complex private life than anyone imagined.The author seamlessly resolves relationship issues without sentiment, throws in a promising romance for Deborah and offers a redemptive scene between Grace and her grandfather. Delinsky combines her understanding of human nature with absorbing, unpredictable storytelling-a winning combination.”
Deborah is juggling a lot: as a family doctor, she is in private practice with her über-demanding widower father, who is trying to hide a drinking problem; her son, Dylan, is vision impaired; her mother’s death continues to affect the family; Deborah is still dealing with her ex-husband’s new, separate life; and her unmarriedsister, Jill, has just announced she’s pregnant. Grace’s guilt about not taking responsibility for the accident makes her withdraw from friends and family, and the accident victim turns out to have a more complex private life than anyone imagined.The author seamlessly resolves relationship issues without sentiment, throws in a promising romance for Deborah and offers a redemptive scene between Grace and her grandfather. Delinsky combines her understanding of human nature with absorbing, unpredictable storytelling-a winning combination.”
Barbara to visit Goodreads.com reading group
From November 1st to 16th, Barbara is taking part in an ongoing online Q&A about Family Tree. Please visit the Goodreads site to view her page, and click here to post questions.
Book Groups Take Note!
Doubleday is releasing a trade paperback edition of Family Tree on October 30, 2007. Barbara’s brand new novel, The Secret Between Us, is set to hit the bookstore shelves in hardcover format on January 22, 2008.
Facets …
…is back. This family saga of Barbara’s, originally published in 1990, is out for the first time in hardcover. Order it here.
Mainstream Women’s Fiction Award
Barbara received the 2006 career achievement award for Mainstream Women’s Fiction. A staff of more than fifty reviewers and editors at RT BOOKreviews recognized Barbara for her outstanding achievement over her entire career. The award was presented on April 27 in Houston.
Reaching Out to Libraries
In an effort to help the Biloxi Public Library restock its shelves following Hurricane Katrina, Barbara has shipped a carton full of Barbara Delinsky titles to Mississippi. If you know of another library in desperate need of books following a disaster, please send details to Barbara through the Contactpage.
More Than Friends Reappears
Avon has just re-released More Than Friends, a 1993 title, in paperback format. For those of you who may spot this new cover and be furious when you get home to find that you’ve already read the book, please do be aware that this novel is not new. That said, it’s always been one of Barbara’s favorites. Re-reading it will be well worth the time!
If you missed Barbara on tour …
… check out the bn.com book club. Barbara will be participating from March 5 until March 30, checking in often. Read what she and others say about Family Tree and post your own remarks atbn.com.
A Note for Massachusetts Readers
If you live in Massachusetts, look for Barbara on your local cable channel. The show is “INSIDE TALK,” and the communities where it will air repeatedly during March are Falmouth, Mashpee, Natick, Needham, Somerville, and Wellesley. Check your local schedule for times.
PEOPLE Magazine
Catch the glowing review of Family Tree that appears in the March 5 issue.
Family Tree blooms …
Family Tree is in full leaf after hitting all of the major bestseller lists, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Publishers Weekly. With re-orders pouring in, the publisher has just gone back to press for a fifth printing.
Kudos to Vero Beach Book Center!
A standing-room-only crowd of 150 people packed the Vero Beach Book Center to hear Barbara on Tuesday, February 13. Kudos to Cynthia and her fellow booksellers, who reached out to Florida readers and made this event such a success.
Family Tree Is Now On Sale!
Family Tree is on sale as of February 6. Be sure to buy it and read it!
Watch Multimedia Preview of Family Tree
Click here to take a look at the Multimedia preview of Family Tree. Share it with a friend!
Family Tree High on Amazon.com Preorders List
With more than a week to go before the 2/6 publication of Family Tree, the book hit #114 on Amazon.com based on preorders. To order your own copy, click here.
Barbara Partners with the Berroco Yarn Company
With the publication of Family Tree, Barbara’s partnership with the Berroco Yarn Company came front and center. Berroco donated gift baskets to be raffled off at each of Barbara’s tour stops and online. Explore the Berroco site to see patterns for the Family Tree Knitting Collection.
Read About Barbara in the Boston Globe
The Boston Globe featured an article on Barbara in Q&A format on Sunday, February 25. Read the Boston Globe online.
Watch Barbara on WCVB TV
Barbara taped an interview for Boston’s ABC affiliate, WCVB. The segment appeared live on City Line in February.
Lexington Herald-Leader Honors Family Tree
The Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader selected Family Tree as its February book. An interview with Barbara appeared in the paper to coincide with her visit in Lexington on Monday, February 19, as part of the Family Tree Tour.
Take a Look at Barbara’s New Website!
Barbara’s new website went live on February 1. Take a few minutes to find your way around. Let her know what you think by dropping her a note on the Contact page.
New Podcast: Books I Will Never Write
Have you heard the latest? Barbara has just posted a new podcast called ‘Books I Will Never Write.’Click here for the podcast player.
The Secret Between Us Coming in Mass Market Paperback July 28
Get your beach tote ready for the mass market paperback release of The Secret Between Us on Tuesday, July 28th. Click here to order.
Barbara’s Top Pick for a Beach Buddy
Which literary character would you invite to tag along with you for a day at the beach? Look for Barbara’s #1 choice in this article from The Washington Post.
Barbara Offers Tips for Writers
Look for a series of Writers’ Rules in Barbara’s Blog
Visit Barbara on Facebook and Twitter
Barbara is a regular on Facebook and Twitter. Want to join the action? Go to Barbara’s official Facebook page and click on ‘Become a Fan’ under her photo. Better yet, ‘Suggest to Friends.’Next, visit @BarbaraDelinsky on Twitter and hit the follow button to stay on top of her updates.
Barbara Discusses Every Family’s Worst Nightmare on Milwaukee Public Radio
Download Barbara’s April 20 WUWM Lake Effect interview for her insights on While My Sister Sleeps. (Click here and scroll down for the story.)
Worthy Homes for Barbara’s Donated Books
Barbara has donated over 800 copies of her own books to 28 American Cancer Society Hope Lodges around the U.S. Each Hope Lodge offers
