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GET LIT: Win copies of books represented at the Free Library Festival

POSTED: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:44 PM

The Free Library Festival kicks off Saturday, and in anticipation we've got a handful of books to give away: Harlan Coben's Caught, Chang-Rae Lee's The Surrendered and Heidi W. Durrow's The Girl Who Fell from the Sky. (One's a coming-of-age tale, one's a thriller about a suburban sexual predator, and the other's a sweeping story of war and love, but we're not saying which is which.)

Each of these authors will speak during the weekendlong festival (which is free and open to the public); Mandy Bee clues us in to what to expect, in this week's Agenda section:

Authors from a variety of styles and genres will visit for readings (Yann Martel; Sapphire), book signings and lectures, like a talk by The Liars Club — a group of Philly writers including L.A. Banks, Jonathan Maberry, Ed Pettit and Dennis Tayofa, who will discuss writing and the creative process. Poetry is also on tap: Sonia Sanchez reads from her latest, Morning Haiku, and Edward Hirsch presents new works from The Living Fire. Don't forget the kiddies: Newbery award-winning illustrator Matt Phelan hosting storytelling time from his new book The Storm in the Barn.

Here's how to play:

Write a comment about which Free Library Festival author you're most excited to see, and why.

That's it! (Here's a schedule in case you need to do some research.) We'll randomly select three winners, pulled-out-of-a-hat style, and e-mail them to figure out who gets what book. Deadline is FRIDAY, APRIL 16, at 9 a.m., so get commentin'! [UPDATE, 9:40 a.m., Friday] Congratulations to CritMass readers LKav, Liza and Jon, whose names got plucked from our hat this morning. They'll each win a copy of one book, plus a bonus gift thrown in for good measure. Thanks to everyone who played; keep watch on CritMass for more giveaways every week.

Jackie

Posted 2010-04-15 15:47:50

I'm looking forward to seeing Harlan Coben as I am an avid mystery/suspense reader.  His new book "Caught" has caught my attention.  The subject matter sounds intersting and mysterious.

liza

Posted 2010-04-15 16:12:48

Paul Davies!
Writers like Davies are so intriguing in their crossing of science and religion! His most recent book is a little off this topic, but I love hearing knowledgeable people like him talk about the mysteries of the universe!

Berth

Posted 2010-04-15 17:00:43

I'm really excited to see Sonia Sanchez!  I attended a presentation several months ago at the free library and it was wonderful!  She provided so much more than poetry and is very inspiriting.

paul goldston

Posted 2010-04-15 20:06:09

I HAVE MET  LA BANKS  FIRST  AT  FRANKLIN INSTITUT THEN LATER AT ROBINS BOOKSTORE ON 13TH AND SANSOM ST , THEN AGAIN AT  BARNES AND NOBLE  ON 18TH AND  WALNUT  ST  . SHE  A GOOD  IMAGINATION AND  YOU SEMED LIKE YOU ARE THERE TO WITNESS THIS EVIL DEMON TO TAKEOVER , BUT  THE HEROINE PREVAILS AND WINS ,

paul goldston

Posted 2010-04-15 20:07:21

I JUST CAN'T WAIT FOR A NEW ISSUE  OF HER NEXT  BOOK

Jon

Posted 2010-04-15 21:35:06

Gotta be the Liars, because they're always fun to read and fun to watch.

LKav

Posted 2010-04-15 22:53:22

Chelsea Handler! I want to see if she has Chuy tucked away somewhere warm and moist!

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