Looking for a new book club pick? Choose 'Whale Song'.

[cherylktardif]

I'd like to introduce you to Whale Song, a novel that New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice calls "deep and true, a compelling story of love and family and the mysteries of the human heart...a beautiful, haunting novel."

Whale Song is a perfect book club pick because it explores many controversial themes, from racism to bullying to assisted suicide. There is a convenient Whale Song Discussion Guide, which makes it easy for book clubs to ask questions and discuss their answers. The guide can be found on the whalesongbook site (URL below).

Description:

Thirteen years ago, Sarah Richardson’s life was shattered after the tragic assisted suicide of her mother. The shocking tragedy left a grief-stricken teen-aged Sarah with partial amnesia.

Some things are easier to forget.

But now a familiar voice from her past sends Sarah, a talented mid-twenties ad exec, back to her past. A past that she had thought was long buried.

Some things are meant to be buried.

Torn by nightmares and visions of a yellow-eyed wolf, yet aided by the creatures of the Earth and by the killer whales that call to her in the night, Sarah must face her fears and uncover the truth―even if it destroys her.

Some things are meant to be remembered―at all cost.

"Moving...sweet and sad." --Booklist

You can check out reviews and read an excerpt from Whale Song at whalesongbook site below.

*Attn: Book Clubs! Special offer!
If you select Whale Song as your book club pick, contact me from my website below and ask for autographed bookplates and bookmarks for your members' books. This offer is good until May 30th, 2008.

This novel is available at your favorite bookstore or online retailer.

[mmenzel]

I can vouch for this book. Below is the review that I did for Cheryl.

This is a story of life, love and loss. Taking us back to the fun and carefree days of childhood when we were naïve about life and reminding us how soon those days are gone. This lucid and touching novel makes us realize that doing what is right, regardless of the consequences, is the greatest sacrifice of all. Cheryl Kaye Tardif’s unadorned yet expressive dialogue makes us feel like a participant of the story and not merely an onlooker. It shows that our beliefs can sustain us when we need it most. This is definitely a book for readers of all ages.

This book is also excellent reading for young adults.