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Susan Crandall on TV and Radio in Memphis

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Whistling Past the Graveyard in Memphis

Whistling Past the Graveyard - On TV and Radio in MemphisSusan will be discussing her latest novel, Whistling Past the Graveyard for WYPL-FM’s Book Talk radio show, air time to be determined. She will also be appearing on Fox’s WHBQ Good Morning Memphis, preceding her book signing at The Booksellers at Laurelwood at 6PM that evening.

Whistling Past the Graveyard Hot in Southern Living

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Southern Living Whistling Past the GraveyardWhistling Past the Graveyard has made the hot list in the newest issue of Southern Living. Looks like Whistling Past is considered the best of the south!

Whistling Past the Graveyard is available everywhere today. Make sure to order your copy right away is you want a SOLD OUT first edition!

Amazon | B&N | IndieBound | BAM

Whistling Past the Graveyard Heads to Second Printing

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Whistling Past the Graveyard Headed Back to the Printer

Whistling Past the Graveyard - 2013 Summer ReadBefore it’s even been released, the first printing of Whistling Past the Graveyard has sold out! There are probably still first editions to be had through Amazon, and more likely independent booksellers, but if you really want one, order it quick before they’ve all been shipped.

Bookstores on the Whistling Past the Graveyard release party and southern book tour should have first editions available at signings and readings as well.

Whistling Past the Graveyard ranks with Gaiman’s Latest in Summer Reads

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Whistling Past the Graveyard Heats up with Summer Reading Lists

Whistling Past the Graveyard a Hot Summer ReadIndiebound.org, is getting ready to release it’s July Indie Next List for bookseller-chosen titles, ranking some of the summer reads they are most looking forward to. Neil Gaiman (deservedly) takes the top spot, with Susan Crandall not far behind:

  1. The Ocean at the End of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman
  2. The Illusion of Separateness: A Novel, by Simon Van Booy
  3. Letters From Skye: A Novel, by Jessica Brockmole
  4. Lexicon: A Novel, by Max Barry
  5. The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells: A Novel, by Andrew Sean Greer
  6. Whistling Past the Graveyard: A Novel, by Susan Crandall
  7. Amy Falls Down: A Novel, by Jincy Willett
  8. Crime of Privilege: A Novel, by Walter Walker
  9. The Curiosity: A Novel, by Stephen Kiernan
  10. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, by Daniel James Brown
  11. In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods: A Novel, by Matt Bell
  12. Sweet Salt Air: A Novel, by Barbara Delinsky
  13. Children of the Jacaranda Tree: A Novel, by Sahar Delijani
  14. Sisterland: A Novel, by Curtis Sittenfeld
  15. Cinnamon and Gunpowder: A Novel, by Eli Brown
  16. Loyalty: A Novel, by Ingrid Thoft
  17. The Resurrectionist: A Novel, by Matthew Guinn
  18. Fin and Lady: A Novel, by Cathleen Schine
  19. Imperfect Harmony: Finding Happiness Singing With Others, by Stacy Horn
  20. Instructions for a Heat Wave: A Novel, by Maggie O’Farrell

What summer reads are you looking forward to this year?

Whistling Past the Graveyard Excerpt Online

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Whistling Past the Graveyard Excerpt Now Available Online

Whistling Past the Graveyard - 2013 Summer ReadThe Whistling Past the Graveyard excerpt is available now, online at SusanCrandall.net. There is also a downloadable PDF version of the excerpt if that’s your cup of tea.

Start reading today! Once you meet young Starla Claudelle, you won’t be able to wait until the book’s release for more. It’s going to be a long two weeks!

Whistling Past the Graveyard available everywhere July 2 from Simon & Schuster / Gallery Books.