June 2013

Nothing is more important than having a home, and journalist Sally Ooms has an inspiring new book about everyday people who have fallen off center and righted themselves. Vicki is also joined by quite possibly the hardest-working author in America, Steve Berry, plus the Sexy Vegan Brian Patton!

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Finding Home: How Americans Prevail is an inspiring book by journalist Sally Ooms about people who are searching for, or trying to keep, a home, and about people who have come off their center and have righted themselves. These are everyday Americans… vets and foster kids, laid-off workers and single moms, retirees and small business owners… all who have faced down the problems society throws at them to not just cope, but thrive. Ooms has been a print journalist for 30 years, appearing in a myriad of publications as a reporter, correspondent, and editor, receiving awards for her editorial writing, spot news, features, and investigative reporting.

New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author Steve Berry returns with The King’s Deception, another Cotton Malone thrill ride, which takes readers to the heart of England, uncovering a secret that threatens to rock Great Britain to it’s royal foundations. “As smart as it is chilling, as bold as it is brash, Berry’s latest is literary entertainment of the highest order further cementing his status as heir to the throne of Ludlum.” (Providence Journal) With 15 million books in print in 40 languages in 51 countries, along with hosting writer’s workshops all around the country while joining his wife in an effort to save a myriad of endangered historic treasures, you will have a hard time finding a harding worker author than Steve Berry!

When Brian Patton, a regular guy rather than a highfalutin’ chef, began posting videos on Youtube as his alter ego, “The Sexy Vegan,” celebrity status, including a book deal for his first book The Sexy Vegan Cookbook quickly ensued. Now he’s done it again with his upcoming new book The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Home: Small Plates, Big Flavors, and Potent Cocktails. Lively, efficient, and funny, each page proves that seriously good – and good for you – food can be easy, fun, and delectable! Just check out this fun trailer!

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“People get afraid of break-ins. My break-in involves teeth, claws, and a hell of a lot of bad weather.” Sue Aikens’ address is a GPS coordinate 197 miles north of the Arctic Circle, where she lives alone. Learn how she survives and thrives in what most people would consider the worst possible conditions on Earth. Today, Vicki is also joined by iconic author Judy Blume to discuss the first major motion picture adaptation of one of her works, and Lisa Renee Jones with the latest in her wildly popular Inside Out series!

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Sue Aikens is the sole resident of Kavik River Camp… her nearest neighbor, besides 80 plus grizzly bears within a 10-mile radius, is 300 miles away. Returning home after months away for surgery on a broken ankle, Sue is faced with uncertainty. Is her camp even accessible in the winter snow? Has it been overrun by wildlife? Does she have the neccessary supplies to survive another vicious winter? Featured on National Geographic’s Life Below Zero, she has faced -100 degree temperatures, 100 mph winds, and circling wolves… and has taught herself to ignore fear in the face of it all. Most people’s nightmare is her way of life.

Judy Blume is the iconic author of countless bestsellers, including Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Blubber, and the five book series featuring the irrepressible Fudge. Tiger Eyes marks the first time one of her works has been adapted into a major motion picture. Co-written by her son Lawrence, who also serves as the director of the film, it tells the story of Davey, a 17-year old girl abruptly relocated to the strange “atom bomb” town of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Grieving over the sudden and violent death of her father, Davey meets a mysterious young Native-American while exploring the surrounding canyons, and they make a connection that helps her bridge the gap from heart-breaking pain and confusion, to love and life after the tragedy. Starring Willa Holland, Tatanka Means, and Amy Jo Johnson, Tiger Eyes represents Blume’s uncanny ability to tell a coming of age story that appeals to any age! See the trailer here!

USA Today and NY Times bestseller Lisa Renee Jones was one of the top businesswomen in the country when she decided to embark on an undertaking of a more creative bent. Her first effort in her now wildly popular Inside Out series was self-published… for 10 days that is, when Simon and Schuster snatched it up! Her latest effort in the series, the thrilling and chilling Behind Closed Doors teams her up with storagetreasures.com, co-founded by Storage Wars stars Dan and Laura Dotson.

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The sun is out until almost 9 o’clock these days, and that means it’s time for Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair to present some great summer reads to while away the lovely Pacific Northwest twilight! So grab your drink of choice and enjoy the evening breezes with two great offerings from Bella Andre and Susan Wiggs!
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The Look of Love is the first novel in the highly anticipated Sullivan Series from NYT and USA Today bestseller Bella Andre. This is the introduction to what promises to be a fun and emotional contemporary romance series about the Sullivan family, and you will find out that when a Sullivan bad boy falls, he falls hard. And it’s forever. Andre has sold over 1.5 million books, and is known for her “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly).

The versatile Susan Wiggs returns to Conversations Live with her latest work, The Apple Orchard, featuring one of her favorite themes… unexpected family members. As the story unravels, heroine Tess Delaney meets her sister for the first time as a young woman, and together they wind their way through a maze of family secrets (and some of their own) as well as uncovering a priceless treasure. Wiggs is the recipient of numerous literary awards and has over 30 published novels under her belt. She makes her home right here among us in the Pacific Northwest.

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In what can best be described as a “delicious read”, Ellen Kanner brings an irreverent recipe for a reverent life! Later, Adam Grant debunks the notion that good guys finish last with a groundbreaking look at how to achieve success!

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Ellen Kanner believes that with a little thought and preparation, every meal we eat can not only nourish our bodies, but our souls as well. Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith, and What to Eat for Dinner is a one-of-a-kind book that ventures far beyond being simply a collection of recipes. In between global vegan recipes that call you to the table, she presents inspiring stories and establishes meaningful connections between the simple act of eating a meal and creating a more vital and nourished soul. The book challenges you to decide if you want to keep reading or start cooking! Ellen is an award-winning food writer and writes the syndicated column Edgy Veggie. She is Huffington Post’s Meatless Monday blogger and has been published in a wide variety of culinary publications.

Why do some people rise quickly up the corporate ladder while others languish at the bottom? Is there something beyond talent, effort, and luck that drives our productivity and accomplishments? In his landmark new book Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, Wharton professor Adam Grant reveals how the way we choose to interact with others defines our successes and failures. He demolishes the “me-first” worldview and shows the best way to get to the top is not to focus on the solo journey, but to help others rise to the occasion along with you. Grant is the youngest full professor at Wharton Business School. He has been honored as one of BusinessWeek’s favorite professors and one of the world’s 40 top business professors under 40.

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