Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Sandcastle Girls Book Tour, Week One

Posted on July 22, 2012 by chrisbohjalian

So, the first week of the three-week tour is behind me. I have had the pleasure of meeting nearly 1,200 of you at eight events in three time zones. And, yes, it has been a delight, even when: • I … Continue reading →

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Holy holsteins, Senator! Is Batman a Vermonter?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by chrisbohjalian

It was almost five years ago that I first asked in this column, why has no one ever seen Sen. Patrick Leahy and Batman in the same room at the same time? Certainly the Senator has made no secret of … Continue reading →

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Big thanks to Indie Next

Posted on July 5, 2012 by chrisbohjalian

Big thanks to the American Booksellers Association, independent bookstores, and Sunriver Books in Oregon. “The Sandcastle Girls” is an August 2012 Indie Next selection. Here is what Sunriver’s Deon Stonehouse wrote in her review: The Sandcastle Girls: A Novel, by … Continue reading →

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Note to self: Remember how lucky you are.

Posted on July 3, 2012 by chrisbohjalian

I spent a big chunk of today at the Random House warehouse in Westminster, Maryland and it was way too much fun. I was signing books.  Lot of books.  Copies of the hardcover of “The Sandcastle Girls.” Big thanks and … Continue reading →

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The Outhouse Races Might be a lu.lu! this 4th!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by chrisbohjalian

It’s almost here: That day when all eyes turn to Bristol, Vermont for the 4th of July Outhouse Races – the annual running of the runs. Are the early morning wind sprints with outhouses in tow as elegant as the … Continue reading →

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