About Books & Literature: Spotlight on Jasper Fforde

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Are you a ffantasy ffan? If you are, and you haven't yet read any of Jasper Fforde's excellent novels, you're missing out. Get to it! Interview With Jasper Fforde Our Guide to Contemporary Literature, Mark Flanagan, recently caught up with Mr. Fforde himself, to discuss his latest novel, The Last Dragonslayer. Read More... Jasper Fforde on Writing Review: Jasper Fforde's Shades of Grey (No, not that one...) Search Related Topics:  jasper fforde  author interviews  Poems for Veterans Day Veterans Day, coming up on November 11 (November 12, observed) is one of the only modern holidays that has incorporated poetry into the tradition: typically the classic "In Flanders Fields" is read during services, and other poems are also often included in the day's solemnities. It's a beautiful thing, really. Read More... Remembrance Day Quotations Honoring All Who Served Search Related Topics:  war poems  william shakespeare  walt whitman November Book Releases November is often a hot month for new releases, with the holiday season (and long chilly nights) barreling toward us at a full clip. This month, we'll be seeing books from Barbara Kingsolver, Ian McEwan, and a handful of others. Read More... What Was Your Favorite Book of 2012? Which Author Would You Most Want to Have Dinner With? Search Related Topics:  2012 books  new book releases  November Calendar of Children's Books This year marks the second anniversary of November's designation as Picture Book Month, which makes me inexplicably happy. I love picture books. They're so much prettier than dumb grown-up books. Read More... Kids' Books About Elections and Voting 2012 Caldecott Medalists Search Related Topics:  calendars of children's books  children's books about holidays  Related Searches Kids Books Books and Authors Books for Children Classic Literature Literature Books Featured Articles "Little Red Riding Hood" by Charles Perrault William Inge's 'Bus Stop' Michael Fassbender and Colin Firth Star in 'Genius' Taking Time to Read and Write Was Shakespeare Catholic? Which Format of Comics Should I Buy?   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Poems For A Storm William Cullen Bryant - Amy Lowell - Jean Toomer - Advertisement