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BookHampton has a terrific New Year's Resolution that promises to deliver peace of mind!
Riding on the heels of such well-known adventurer authors as Jack Kerouac and Roald Dahl, long-term resident and long-distance biker Phil Berg is pleased to announce the publication of his second book after "Travels With Umma" - "What A Ride."
Just in time for the season, Head Butler released a new version of the timeless holiday classic, The New Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" in e-book form edited by best selling author and journalist Jesse Kornbluth with 22 brilliant illustrations by acclaimed East Hampton artist Paige Peterson.
How about spending a chilly December night cuddled together sharing something magical? "Bona Vita" by author Ross Moschitto will deliver an entertaining and worthwhile experience between the generations that can help make this holiday season stand out.
In "Eat, Drink and Be Married" (Self/iuniverse), Rebecca Bloom blended just the right amount of hilarious dialogue that women savor when in the company of their best friends.
The trial is over but the story continues. The new book from Frank Cascio, one of Michael Jackson's closest friends and confidantes for over 25 years, reveals a never-before-seen look at the life of Michael Jackson in "My Friend Michael."
Renowned Psychic Medium Linda Lauren releases her debut novel "Hostage in Time" - a pananormal time travel romance.
Deirdre Marie Capone lived in the house of the infamous Al Capone, her uncle. The last member of the family born with the name Capone, shares what it was really like growing up a Capone - definitely not the way most people would have imagined it to be. 1 comment
Here's the thing: Deep down, we all want to do the right thing. But in this day and age of texting and tweeting, online dating, and "Real Housewives of the One Too Many Cities," things can get complicated - fast. And when they do, or when you can't even picture what the "right thing" might look like, that's when you've stumbled into "Social Q's" territory.
Chance can change lives in a split second but the results can last a lifetime. Such is the case in Lilian Duval's latest book, "You Never Know," where two families live very different lifestyles; one struggling and dealing with tragedy and one affluent.
A native of Hungary, Rita Ackermann moved to New York City in the mid-1990s, arriving to find a culture - and art world - in transition. Rave and zine culture was in full swing; collaborations between artists, musicians, and magazine and book publishers were pervasive.
Of all Jackie Collins' memorable characters, there is one name that rises far above the rest: Lucky Santangelo. In what has become easily Collins' most beloved and iconic heroine, Lucky has resonated deeply with generations of readers.
Since the first edition in 1985, "Broadway Musicals: Show by Show" has been Broadway's most comprehensive and widely used reference book. 1 comment
On Friday, August 19, 2011 award-winning British television producer, poetry curator and best-selling novelist Daisy Goodwin traveled from the UK to talk about her book "The American Heiress" at BookHampton in Southampton.
Traveling all the way from the UK on August 19, 2011 author Daisy Goodwin will be signing her debut novel "The American Heiress", which hit The New York Times Bestseller list in July.
Neal Gabler, author, cultural historian and television commentator will discuss "The Art Of Biography" at The Amagansett Library's Authors After Hours program. 1 comment
The last program in the Friday at Five series will feature Roger Rosenblatt who will discuss his latest book "Unless It Moves the Human Heart: The Craft and Art of Writing."
In "Red Right Return," John H. Cunningham brings a new king of hero to life in an electric, fast-paced, water-crossing adventure.
On August 12, Fridays at Five presents author Gail Levin who will discuss her latest book, "Lee Krasner A Biography."
Ken Regan was there when The Beatles touched down on U.S. soil for the first time in 1964. He caught candid snapshots of their arrival at JFK International Airport in New York City, photographed their backstage downtime at the Ed Sullivan Show and spent a day clowning around with the Fab Four in Central Park.