Joanne Harris In Formby
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JOANNE Harris was in Formby to
promote her latest book the Blue Eyed Boy. The event, held in Formby
Pool, was organised by Prichards Book Shop on Brows Lane and was
supported by The Chocolate Cellar, who gave out samples of
chocolate. For those of you who do not know who Joanne Harris is,
she is a very highly respected author, who has focused on many
aspects of the industry. She published her first book in 1989,
entitled The Evil Seed. Yet it was her third book that was to prove
the lucky one for her. She catapulted ahead with her novel, titled
Chocolate that was to reach number 1 in the Sunday Times newspaper's
bestseller list. The book was shortlisted for the 1999 Whitbread
Novel of the Year Award and the movie rights were sold to Miramax
Pictures. Up to that point her books had a very dark nature, so it
was a surprise for many when, in 2007, she published her first book
for children and young adults called Runemarks. The rest is history,
and this year she unveiled a book that is again set to hit the best
seller lists worldwide, called the Blue Eyed Boy. This book is a
thriller which makes creative use of all the multiple personalities,
disguises and mind games that are offered by playing out a life on
the internet. This is a very well thought out book and vey
up-to-date with modern life. A dark but fun read that will please
many adults. Before the book-signing, Joanne Harris was met by a
select few, including ourselves and a member of crew of the TV
series, Shameless. She is a very friendly and interesting person to
talk to and her enthusiasm makes you want to ask so many questions
that you forget the questions you had planned to ask. Sadly, we did
not have a lot of time, but all of us are very pleased she took the
time to talk to us and what an enlightening and refreshing
experience it was. We are adding a short exclusive video interview
with Joanne Harris, very soon on our
Southport.TV website, so keep an eye on the
site. The book signing was also highly successful, with a steady
flow of people of all ages joining the queue. To get a copy of the
book, go to Pritchard’s Bookshop, 54 Brows Lane, Formby, or log onto
their website at:-
pritchards-formby.co.uk. You
can also go to any other good book shop, worldwide. You will not be
disappointed with this novel.
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