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“Thanks for your dual efforts in making a magical evening for our book club—from your generous assistance in picking a good, lively, provocative book; to preparing a marvelous guide that left out not a detail; to the finale, facilitating a rollicking, non-stop, high-spirited discussion. We hope to make this a tradition, tapping your expertise at least once each year, and are impressed with your marvelous web site.”
—The Birch Street Book Club, Denver CO
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“We had our book group meeting tonight and used your ReadSmartGuide
for The Hours. This was the best discussion we've had to date, and it is because of the wonderful guide.
I really enjoyed reading the guide and going back to parts of the book for re-reading. Thanks for the valuable resource.
We especially enjoyed the Themes section.”
—Linda Ashendorf, book group member, Charlotte, NC
“We enjoyed a really worthwhile evening with Good Books Lately—it enriched our discussion enormously.
Ellen and Kira didn’t try to control the discussion or lecture us, but asked a lot of thought-provoking questions.
We left there feeling like we had really explored The Tortilla Curtain. You have enriched my reading experience
enormously. Thank you.”
—Ann Marie Morrow, book group member, Denver CO
“I want to thank you for your wonderful contribution to our book group. Your book suggestions were extremely helpful, and after reading the first three you mentioned, we have voted unanimously to follow your lead exclusively in the future. I also cannot say enough about the ReadSmartGuides we have received from you. They are thorough, insightful and well-researched, providing wonderful guidance through the experience of the book. You do an excellent job developing questions that help us explore the book and its issues on many levels. I look forward to keeping up with the clever menu on your web site and have been using your suggestions about other good reads for my personal reading.”
—Sally Pollock, book group member, Kansas City MO
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—M.R. Hicks, book group member, Denver CO
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—Jan Picher, book group member, Denver CO
“I just discovered your delightful web site today and know I will visit often. Everything about it appeals to me! I adore books, reading them, and reading about them. I love the style and honesty in which the reviews are written. I feel like I’m home. Thank you so much and please keep writing!”
—Linda Sheehan, goodbookslately.com customer
Literary Seminar Participants
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—Sheridan Arnold, Reading the West literary seminar participant, Denver CO
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—Jarda Crane, Reading the West literary seminar participant, Denver CO
“I enjoyed the intellectual stimulation and the guided exchange of perspectives. I’m impressed with the depth and organization of the presentation!”
—Sharon Harris, Reading the West literary seminar participant, Denver CO
Authors, Publishers, Booksellers, and Community Organizations
“Kira Stevens and Ellen Moore are providing truly comprehensive and stimulating programs for book groups. The feedback from the clubs has been terrific, and I can recommend them highly.”
—Virginia Valentine, book club coordinator, Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver CO
“It is always a pleasure working with Good Books Lately. Kira and Ellen recently organized a book group seminar around one of our author events. The seminar was enthusiastically received by the participants, as well as the author. And, as a direct result of Good Books Lately’s involvement, we had a significantly larger crowd at the store event than we had anticipated. The book is now on The DenverPost’s bestseller list, I’m convinced, because of Good Books Lately.”
—Charles Stillwagon, Events Coordinator, Tattered Cover Book Store
“Kira and Ellen are so passionate about loving good books and spreading the word. When they came to Little, Brown, I handed them a galley of my rediscovery of The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage. They not only shared this book with numerous reading groups and great independent book stores, they also hosted a day-long event at the Denver Public Library about the book. Give your book to Good Books Lately. If they love it, there is no slowing them down.”
—Emily Salkin Takoudes, Assistant Editor, Back Bay Books, Little, Brown & Company
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—Caitlin Hamilton, Marketing Director, BlueHen Books
“Good Books Lately is the work of two creative and passionate people who love books. Their passion for the written word is infectious. I recently arranged for an author to meet with Good Books Lately during his national book tour. The event left the author energized and excited about the thoughtful, creative literary discussion that he had experienced. Ellen Moore and Kira Stevens have created a wonderful service for readers and authors alike. I look forward to working with them again.”
—David Hyde, publicist, Vintage Books
“Good Books Lately is a great connector between literature and people who want to read, like to read, and need a guide through the literary lumps along the way. For small groups, big groups, work groups, school groups, or church groups, having a mentoring hand makes it easier for the group to get along while the guide does just that: leads all the readers through a work of art. Good Books Lately’s ReadSmartGuide to The Poisonwood Bible made all the difference to our book group. And their Greedy Reader Menu is a perfect place to start.”
—Sally Kurtzman, Denver Women’s Press Club
“The know-how and enthusiasm of the Good Books Lately principals are making an impact on the Denver reading public and across the country. Special programs featuring particularly appropriate books, interviews on Colorado Public Radio—Kira Stevens and Ellen Moore seem to be omnipresent in the Denver market. I commend them for their literary ‘smarts’ and their public relations know-how.”
—Elizabeth Geiser, Director, University of Denver Publishing Institute
“Good Books Lately is performing a unique and much-needed service: bringing together readers and writers. Our membership is thrilled that a group with their track record and credentials is working with us to produce our 2002 conference. In partnership with Good Books Lately, we look forward to creating a dynamic, interactive program designed to showcase the many and varied talents of Women Writing the West.”
—Suzanne Lyon, 2002 President, Women Writing the West
“The event organized Good Books Lately made Denver the highlight of my national book tour. What a treat to encounter a formidable reading group composed of diverse, intelligent voices, and the discussion led by Good Books Lately was the most exciting I had encountered in my travels. Their enthusiasm was infectious both for the author and other readers. I truly hope that Good Books Lately will feature every book I ever write.”
—Dalton Conley, author of Honky (Vintage 2001)
“It was a joy to work with Good Books Lately in putting on the In Search of Kinship event at the historical Gabriel’s Restaurant in Sedalia, Colorado. Together, we were able to provide a unique experience that inspired others in their own creative journeys. I hope to make it an annual event.”
—Page Lambert, author of In Search of Kinship (Fulcrum 2000)
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—Jenny Hartley, professor of English and author of Reading Groups (Oxford, 2001) London ENGLAND
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