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If you're a writer, get this book. You'll learn a lot. You'll laugh out loud. You'll develop a literary crush on Benjamin Dreyer.

I'm listening to "The Goldfinch" for the third time since 2014 when the audiobook was published. What a treat to sink once again into Donna Tartt's incredible prose via a stellar performance by David Pittu, who won two Audie Awards for his work on this novel. The voices of Hobie and Boris in particular have stayed with me. I feel like I'm coming home to old friends while listening this third time. Ahhhh!

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"If this doesn't become a New York Times bestseller, I'll never understand why. This is one of the best novels I've read in the past five years—it will stay with me."—Cathy K, Knoxville

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“[This] is not my normal type of book choice, so I didn't expect to like it. But, WOW, [Dempsey] pulls you in with a story straight out of today's headlines.” —Diane T

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“No spoilers but there’s an unexpected moment towards the end that gave me goosebumps and made me want to sing – a must-read.” –Eric M

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“…a riveting read … will surely set a new standard in political fiction.” —Debbie H, reader

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"If this doesn't become a New York Times bestseller, I'll never understand why. This is one of the best novels I've read in the past five years—it will stay with me." Cathy K, reader from Knoxville, TN

Thanks to 4477 folks who entered the giveaway, and congrats to the 5 winners, Regina, Leslie, Wendy, Julie and Theresa! I'll be mailing out their signed paperbacks tomorrow.

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"If this doesn't become a New York Times bestseller, I'll never understand why. This is one of the best novels I've read in the past five years—it will stay with me." Cathy K, TN

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“No spoilers but there’s an unexpected moment towards the end that gave me goosebumps and made me want to sing – a must-read.” –Eric M.

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Time's running out to enter the giveaway for 5 signed paperback copies of This Is How It Begins. 531 Goodreads readers have rated it, for an average 4.22 star rating—thank you, readers!

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9 days left for a chance to win one of 5 signed paperback copies of This Is How It Begins. You wonderful Goodreads readers have given it an average 4.22 star rating (thank you!).

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Just a friendly reminder that I'm giving away 5 copies of This Is How It Begins.

Reader Karen D, wrote, “I absolutely loved this book! I literally couldn't put it down. At the same time, I didn't want it to end.”

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"Ludka believed strongly in offering her hand to others, because despite personal experience littered with examples to the contrary, despite the pessimism of history, she was still at heart an optimist who wanted to believe that even a proffered handshake could make a difference should push come to shove."

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Recent 5-star review from Hollie Jones says, "This was just fantastic... it had me crying by the end too." I love the crying!

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I'm giving away 5 signed paperback copies of This Is How It Begins. You wonderful Goodreads readers have given it an average 4.22 star rating. Thank you!

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I'm giving away 5 signed paperback copies of This Is How It Begins. You wonderful Goodreads readers have given it an average 4.22 star rating! Thank you, readers!!

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I'm giving away 5 signed paperback copies of This Is How It Begins. You wonderful Goodreads readers have given it an average 4.22 star rating (thank you!).

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Enter to win one of 5 signed paperback copies of "This Is How It Begins".

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Giving away 5 signed copies of This Is How It Begins. Here's where you can enter: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh..., and best of luck to you!

The giveaway has begun—5 signed copies of This Is How It Begins!

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Happy Friday! I'm doing a book giveaway soon, followed by a 99¢ ebook sale, so if you're interested, please click the "follow" button on my author profile to get all the latest (and thanks!): https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Every month, I give away a signed copy of THIS IS HOW IT BEGINS along with a $15 Bookshop or Amazon gift card. Get the details: https://thisishowitbeginsnovel.com/gi...

Every month, I give away a signed copy of THIS IS HOW IT BEGINS as well as a $15 gift card from Bookshop or Amazon.

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Thank you, dear readers, for this milestone: 500 reviews here in Goodreads for "This Is How It Begins" with an overall average of 4.24 stars!

Every month I run a giveaway for a signed copy of the novel plus $20 for books so do sign up if you wish—once you enter, you'll have a chance not only in that month, but also in all future months. Check it out.

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After last night's presidential debate, I'm fervently wishing my novel wasn't so prescient, but bigotry is boiling over in America. Here are my thoughts about Trump's refusal to condemn white supremacy, and his call to Proud Boys to "stand by:" https://ckarchive.com/b/k0umh6hzwxlp