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The Book That “Bonfire of the Vanities” Tried To Be

Friday, May 24

Barbara Rogan has distinguished herself as an editor and literary agent, but eventually followed her her passion to become a full-time writer.  Since then she has produced seven more novels, including Hindsight, Suspicion and Rowing in Eden. Her publishers include Simon & Schuster, Morrow, and Doubleday, and her fiction has been translated widely and graciously reviewed.

In Saving Grace,  Jonathan Fleishman has always been perceived as the rarest kind of politician, as idealistic as he was powerful, genuinely committed to the good of the people. For Jonathan, public approbation is the oxygen he breathes; so it is deeply galling that the one person who refuses to see his worth is his own beloved daughter, Grace. When his spotless record is challenged by accusations of corruption leveled by Gracie’s lover, a ruthless young journalist named Barnaby, Jonathan’s good life is abruptly shattered. And Grace, faced with the betrayal of a lover who used her to get at her father, comes to realize that neither man is what he seems, even to himself.

Saving Grace is an intricately textured book, a portrayal of a family in crisis and an exploration of the intersection between public and private lives. Library Journal called Saving Grace the book that “Bonfire of the Vanities tried to be.”

“Intelligent, absorbing…sheer enjoyment.”
—Publishers Weekly


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Todd Gleason Is Back, and E-Reads Has Him

Friday, May 24

Todd Gleason, amateur confidence man and all-around charmer, can’t stand the fact that Henri and Elise Procopio, already rich beyond avarice, have just won the lottery. So, Todd does what any self-respecting crook would do. He follows them to London, where the couple is celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. The flat where Todd is setting up shop falls through when he stumbles upon the landlord lying on the carpet, fatally shot. With sirens blaring in the background, this frog out of water suddenly finds himself running from the law and falling into the hands of a couple of goons. They’re not the only folks caught up in a scam spiraling dangerously out of control. There’s Clive, the hit man with a quick right hook; Brandy Alexander, the lovely blonde from the airplane; Beth Simon, an American friends of Todd’s who just can’t stop talking; and the bumbling Birdie, a man seeking revenge again Todd. Oh, and then there’s Todd’s pet frog, Toad, who may hold a secret all is own.

With sharp comic timing a pace that never quits, London Frog jets from New York to London and back again (and back again), for a wryly suspenseful, sexy tale of crime, punishment, and amphibians.

“A flip, fun, and funny romp…Pittman writes with a sassy swagger that makes the whole madcap ride a riot.” — Chris Grabenstein, author of the John Ceepak mysteries

“Will have readers groaning, laughing, and scratching their heads–all at the same time. Plot twists and coincidences will keep mystery lovers amused all the way to the chase’s delightful ending. This sassy, sexy, funny tale with please and entertain.” –Mystery Scene

“A wry, witty, page-turning caper. Grab a pint (or a martini) and settle in for a fun, fast-paced read.” — Jeff Abbott, bestselling author

To see what else Todd Gleason’s been up to, and check out Joseph Pittman’s other E-Reads titles, click here.



Jaqueline Girdner

Jaqueline "Jaki" Girdner is a lifelong reader from a family of readers and writers. While working her way through world literature, children's literature, science fiction and other genres, she earned a degree in psychology, practiced tai chi and eventually became a lawyer. While in law school, she read her way through Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, and John Dickson Carr. For a short time, she worked for a criminal law firm, then set up shop on her own as a "family law" attorney and eventually started a greeting card company called "Jest Cards," which didn't make her much money but which finally led her to create Kate Jasper, who owned a gag gift company called "Jest Gifts" and practiced tai chi. Kate Jasper stumbled over de...
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Costco Experience, Revised and Updated Edition, The
Larry Gerston

I’ve been to Costco so I know how easy it is to get distracted and lost. In this guide, Larry Gerston, with many helpful hints, prepares you for a visit to Costco and once there, he tells you how to navigate the vast isles without becoming harried and frustrated in the process…and basically just making it out alive with a feeling of having accomplished the goal of making the intended purchases. You can get sidetracked by all those impulse buying opportunities …so the first rule is, stick to your list! Often at Costco you have no choice but to buy in bulk so purchases are BIG. To overcome our disdain for excess, see how any extra perishable foods can be put to use in positive ways. ….so don’t waste! Share!!! - Pam
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