With this week’s Friday Five, there’s so much to get excited about! Today is the launch day of Caitlin Stansbury and Heidi Shink’s new book, Wineocology; Michael Lowenthal’s The Paternity Test makes an appearance in The Advocate; our new issue of The Spark comes out next Wednesday; Minding Spot can’t get enough of the Brennan sisters; and Immaculee Ilibagiza shares her message of faith and forgiveness in our own backyard.

What’s on my iPod: You by Chris Young
What I’m reading: I Am Lucky Bird by Fleur Philips
The last person I followed on Twitter: @WriteGirlLA

1. Happy launch date to Wineocology!

Caitlin Stansbury and Heidi Shink‘s new book Wineocology launched today – just in time for the holiday season! Not sure what wine to pair when you are out to dinner with friends or hosting Thanksgiving? Wineocology is the groundbreaking book “for all senses” that takes the mystery out of Merlot and puts the pleasure back into picking and pairing wine. Click here to get it now!

 

 

2. Hot topics

Michael Lowenthal’s book The Paternity Test was recently featured in The Advocate‘s Hot Sheet. They gushed about the book saying, “It’s a page-turner thanks to its realistic characters and a situation that might hit close to home for some.”

 

 

3. Don’t miss out!

Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, The Spark! Each month, we’ll be featuring an author spotlight, book features, upcoming events and more – it’s the way to stay on top of BookSparksPR happenings. Opt-in to receive The Spark in your inbox by clicking here and scrolling to the middle of the page (right underneath our ‘Featured Author’ section) to sign up.

 

 

4. The Good Woman tops the list

Minding Spot recently reviewed Jane Porter‘s The Good Woman and had this to say about it: “Jane Porter has always been a gifted storyteller, but The Good Woman tops the list! As the first born of three sisters, I could definitely relate to Meg and her siblings.” Read the rest of the review here!

 

 

5. Rwandan holocaust survivor shares her story

This week, Rwandan holocaust survivor and truly divine author, Immaculee Ilibagiza, was in our BookSparkPR backyard signing books and speaking at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School, inspiring students with her extraordinary story of survival and universal message of peace, faith and forgiveness. Click here for a TV news segment on Immaculée’s inspiring address to the student assembly.