Finn's out in paperback on March 11

[ski diva]

For anyone who's interested, Finn, the critically acclaimed novel by Mr. Ski Diva (Jon Clinch) comes out in paperback on Tuesday, March 11.

For all the Divas, there will be a short quiz.

Finn was named a 2008 Notable Book by the American Library Foundation, as well as one of 2007's best books by the Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune. It was also a finalist for the John Sargeant Best First Novel Prize and is the winner of the Athenaeum Literary Award.

Can you tell I'm proud of him??

Now back to our regularly scheduled program....

 

[Robyn]

YAY! Congratulations Mr. Ski Diva and you have every right to be very, very proud.

 

[Melissa]

Wow, the two of you must be one dynamic duo--I'm so impressed!

I've been busy lately between work and skiing, but I can't wait to pick it up and give it a read. I love a good book!

 

[ski diva]

You'll love it, Melissa.

 

[Native Vail Gal]

It's SOOOOOOOO good! :cheer:

 

[Melissa]

I've never read the Mark Twain books... should I read those first?

 

[Native Vail Gal]

hmmmmm...interesting question.

I would say not necessary, but helpful.

 

[ski diva]

And I'd say not necessary at all -- it stands completely by itself.

I haven't read Huckleberry Finn since the 8th grade. So don't sweat it.

 

[Native Vail Gal]

And I'd say not necessary at all -- it stands completely by itself.

I haven't read Huckleberry Finn since the 8th grade. So don't sweat it.

And she's the expert!

 

[RachelV]

Oh, yay, I've been waiting for the paperback -- our bookshelf is totally out of hand already without throwing more enormous books on there. Evening trip to barnes & noble!!!

 

[skigrl27]

Wow, cool. I took 2 whole courses on Twain in college. I was an English major.

I'll definitely have to pick this up.

 

[Jilly]

Never read Huck either. Enjoyed Finn though!!

 

[snowbunny1976]

Awesome! I guess I know what my next read will be!!!

 

[Severine]

It's on my list, though I'm catching up right now on about a dozen books I've been meaning to read since our youngest was born last May.