Father's Day Giveaway 1:
Fiction from Hachette Publishers
Okay, okay, so we made a huge to-do about Mother's Day, and we have to admit that we don't have anything quite that big planned for Father's Day. However, we do have three different giveaway packages that will be offered throughout the week.
Enter to win on each post, but also keep these books in mind this week as you are doing some last-minute shopping for the fathers on your list.
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
Even though character-driven literary fiction is my favorite type of novel, it is a well-woven suspense story that makes a true page-turner for me. The suspense can come in a character-driven novel when I just must know what is going to happen to that character.
Of course, The Scarecrow is not this kind of novel. But back in the day, I read lots of Dean Koontz and Stephen King, and I still enjoy a legal thriller on occasion, so I was interested to check out a new (to me) author, Michael Connelly.
One thing that I loved about this book is that it was so current. Veteran newsman Jack McEvoy is the victim of the decline in profitability of newspapers. The LA Times has laid him off as part of drastic cost-cutting and replaced him with a younger (and cheaper) reporter. In his last two weeks, he's supposed to train her, but instead ends up chasing a story that he hopes will help him end his career with a bang. Unfortunately he ends up becoming part of the story himself.
The print versus online media plotline is strong, and throughout the internet is being used to create a trail that can be followed — both by the good guys and the bad guys. I was quite interested in the inside angle on these topics.
This novel contains a large amount of "street language," as is common to this genre. If you are a fan, you probably expect that, but if this is not your normal read, I wouldn't recommend that you delve into the genre with this book. The murders are cruel and the crime scenes are detailed.
However if you're the reason that it seems like there's a new Law and Order or CSI on some channel several times a day, then I think you'd really enjoy The Scarecrow.
Read an excerpt now — but beware, you might find yourself in a book-buying emergency if you can't stop.
Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley
Dawn was delighted by the tie-in to current events when she recently read Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley, a novel about the long process of trying to get a nominee approved for the Supreme Court. Sound familiar? I'm sure we'll continue to hear more about that in the news. To find out more about life imitating art (or hopefully not), read her full review which posted last month HERE.
Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Win it before you can buy it! Swimsuit does not release until June 29, but enter to win today.
From the publisher: Syd, a breathtakingly beautiful supermodel on a photo shoot in Hawaii, disappears. Fearing the worst, her parents travel to Hawaii to investigate for themselves, never expecting the horror that awaits them.
LA Times reporter Ben Hawkins is conducting his own research into the case, hoping to help the victim and get an idea for his next bestseller. With no leads and no closer to uncovering the kidnapper's identity than when he stepped off the plane, Ben gets a shocking visit that pushes him into an impossible-to-resist deal with the devil.
Read an excerpt right now from Hachette Book Group.
Enter to win all three books.
Three of you will win all three of these titles from Hachette Book Group (U.S. and Canadian shipping addresses are eligible to win). Please leave a comment letting us know which title you'd dig into first (or which one you think that the lucky recipient of your gift would like most).
Comments will be closed for entry on June 27 and we'll announce the winners on June 28.
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Comments on Father's Day Giveaway 1:
Fiction from Hachette Publishers
Junglewife @ 2:53 am
Wow, I'd love to win this! I love these type of books – I've read almost all of James Patterson's!
Tammy Gordon @ 5:29 am
Swimsuit sounds great!!
Cheryl W @ 7:05 am
I would probably read Swimsuit first. Sounds great!
Bytes of Memory @ 7:28 am
oo such a fun set of books. I think my husband would dig into The Scarecrow first. He loves those kinds of books
Kitten22 @ 8:29 am
I think I'd read Swimsuit first. It sounds really interesting.
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Sara @ 9:02 am
Definitely "The Scarecrow" first.
MJ @ 9:05 am
Swinsuit would be my first read!
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2Forgetful @ 9:25 am
I can't wait to read Swimsuit and the other two titles sound very interesting. My budget requires that I use my local library for my 3 a week book habit. After reading the review of "Supreme Courtship" I put it on my request list at the library. I'm sure it will be months before I'd be able to get my hands on copies of any of these so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a win!
Crystal @ 9:32 am
All three sound great but I would definitely dig into The Scarecrow first – I have read Connelly before and love his books and this one sounds great.
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Susan Smith @ 9:41 am
I would love to read the Connelly as I am a huge fan, but have not read many of his books…
Heather H @ 10:08 am
Either Scarecrow or swimsuit…
Martha C @ 10:59 am
Steve would love to read these (if I let him)!
LT @ 11:27 am
I think my hubby would love to dig into the Swimsuit by James Patterson book, he needs a new one to read. Thanks!
Karla E @ 12:25 pm
I'm sure my husband would first dig into the one with a bikini-clad woman on the cover!
Cheri Oggy @ 1:20 pm
Most definitly James Patterson first! He does not know how to write a bad story.
Donna S @ 2:24 pm
I would love to win. I would start Swimsuit by James Patterson immediately.
scottsgal @ 3:31 pm
James Patterson is my all time fave author – I'd love to win Swimsuit as well as the other 2 books. Great giveaway
Terra Heck @ 3:38 pm
I'd like to read them all, but I'd probably read Swimsuit first. Thanks.
Carol M @ 3:49 pm
The Scarecrow would be the book I would read first. I really enjoy Michael Connelly's books!
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Natasha @ 3:54 pm
I would start with Supreme Courtship because of its relevance to current events.
Maureen @ 4:38 pm
The Scarecrow would be the first one read with us.. I would gift it to my Brother who has been wanting to read it, then I would Borrow it.. hehehe.. That is what big sisters are supposed to do. Thanks for the giveaway, all 3 books would be super reads.
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edj @ 5:09 pm
Scarecrow looks the most interesting….
Lethea Benson @ 10:48 pm
The Scarecrow=)
Please enter me in your giveaway=)
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Turi @ 10:21 am
I've been meaning to read the Christopher Buckley book – not such a big fan of Patterson or Connelly. But I sure know others who are!
cris @ 10:51 am
I've read a ton of Patterson (via a friend's library) so I'd dig into the Buckley first. And they'd all move onto new homes by the end of the summer!
Sugarbaby16 @ 11:12 am
Would love the Scarecrow. Then Supreme Courtship! Yes!
Gabriela @ 11:13 am
I would love to read The Scarecrow! Thanks!
Heather S @ 11:39 am
I'd dig into the Scarecrow first!
Adele @ 11:21 pm
Wow, there is something for all the Dads on my list. My father would love either Swimsuit or Scarecrow. My husband would love Supreme Courtship. And the best part is I would get to read them all after they are done.
Glenn Pessano @ 7:59 am
I'd dig into Swimsuit first – I've read every book JP has ever released.
randi oaklief @ 9:13 am
WOW, great book selection! I love just about all mysteries, but I would probably read Swimsuit first.
Linda Peters @ 9:26 am
I would read Scarecrow first, they are all fantastic authors, thanks
Jeane @ 10:24 am
I follow both Patterson and Connolly but how timely is the Supreme Courtship? I would start with that..save The Swimsuit until I am at the lake later this summer.
Jenn S. @ 10:45 am
Probably "Swimsuit" by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro as it is already on my to read list.
Angela @ 11:53 am
I have always wanted to read The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly!
Mary Casper @ 12:39 pm
I would read them all I go through about three books a week
Jeffrey Beckett @ 12:52 pm
I'd start with The Scarecrow.
Mary Griffin @ 12:58 pm
Most definitely The Scarecrow! I teach online courses for a university and we frequently discuss print vs online media and how the later has affected the former in spite of the fact that the former was the foundation for the ethics and format of the later. Lol…can you see why I would read it first?
Heather E @ 1:05 pm
Great books! My husband's first choice would be The Scarecrow, he is a Michael Connelly fan. My first choice would be Swimsuit, since I have read all of James Patterson's books.
MRS.MOMMYY @ 1:39 pm
swimsuit
john ferris @ 1:52 pm
The Scarecrow.
Joanne Schultz @ 2:13 pm
I've read and enjoyed The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly, don't know the author Christopher Buckley, and love James Patterson's books, so I'd read Swimsuit first.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Dixie @ 2:27 pm
I'm a Michael Connelly fan so I would read The Scarecrow first.
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Rita M @ 2:33 pm
I'd love to read all three, but I'm sure "Swimsuit" would be 1st on the agenda. I have really enjoyed the James Patterson/Maxine Paetro collaboration on the Women's Murder Club novels.
PatZ @ 3:07 pm
My husband would love these books.
Ann @ 3:25 pm
I would start with Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. However, I would like to read them all. Please enter me in your giveaway.
Megan B. @ 3:32 pm
I absolutely can't wait to read Swimsuit and the others sound amazing as well! Thanks for the giveaway!
Rhonda Struthers @ 3:33 pm
Love them all but the first I would dig in to is Swimsuit.
Linda @ 3:44 pm
I would read Supreme Courtship, as I have a legal degree, and it intrigues me.
Patricia Hill @ 4:00 pm
I would go for Swimsuit.
Rita @ 4:36 pm
My daughter would dig the first one.
Renee C @ 5:17 pm
My husband loves Michael Connelly so his favorite would be The Scarecrow!
Alicia Webster @ 5:35 pm
My husband says that he'd be thrilled to read all three, but he would definitely dig into Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley first. He is a big fan of his writing, and his father's books as well.
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Kathy Detweiler @ 5:50 pm
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Amanda Webster @ 6:08 pm
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I'd read the swimsuit first
susan varney @ 6:36 pm
supreme courtship mverno@roadrunner.com
Aisling @ 6:45 pm
I'd probably read Swimsuit first, because I really can't leave a new James Patterson book sitting around waiting for me to get to it. The other two books sound great as well.
Adrienne Gordon @ 6:47 pm
Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Reginald Sandifer @ 8:04 pm
Scarecrow!
barbara wright @ 10:05 pm
I'd start with Swimsuit, but that's only because I've read The Scarecrow
bina edwards @ 11:34 pm
I'd love to read swimsuit
meredith @ 1:14 am
I think my brother would like Scarecrow best!
Richard Deyarmond @ 1:30 am
James Patterson is my favorite author
angie @ 2:34 am
Scarecrow
Rebecca Graham @ 2:40 am
I would read Swimsuit by James Patterson first.
amanda @ 3:36 am
swimsuit!
David @ 5:57 am
I'd read The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly first, thanks.
May Schultz @ 7:38 am
I think "Swimsuit" should be the perfect book for my husband. He likes James patterson's books so this should make him happy.
Randy Bailey @ 7:42 am
I would read Swimsuit 1st
Carol G @ 8:15 am
Would start with Supreme Courtship, probably because of the interest in the current appointment process.
Lesia Valentine @ 8:52 am
Why choose? I love reading two or three books at a time. Oh. I was supposed to give them to my father? But whyyyyyyy?
Mary M @ 9:52 am
I'd probably start the Michael Connelly book first. I recently read another of his, "Still Life with Crows" and it was great — scary, but great!
Deedles @ 10:08 am
I would definitely dig into The Scarecrow first but they all look like great reads.
Teresa @ 10:09 am
Look like great reads!
Cynthia C @ 10:18 am
Hard choice, but I think I'd read Scarecrow first. Michael Connelly is one of my favorite authors. Thanks!
serena @ 10:39 am
Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Djp @ 1:26 pm
sounds like a great summer read
quiltingreader @ 1:51 pm
Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley
Tarah @ 1:58 pm
Swimsuit! I LOVE James Patterson!
tung ton @ 2:44 pm
supreme courtship (topical)
Deborah Wellenstein @ 2:47 pm
I would check out Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley. His books are great! I'm reading Scarecrow now-I love Michael Connelly, and have read everything he's written. Highly recommended!
janeh @ 3:10 pm
First would be Scarecrow……..then a toss-up between the other two.
DeeAnn S @ 3:57 pm
Definately would dig into Swimsuit first. I love James Pattersons work. Thanks.
Sue W @ 5:31 pm
I would have to read Swimsuit first just because it is by James Patterson but the other two books also sound great.
Thanks for this giveaway.
Courtney S @ 6:11 pm
I would read Swimsuit first because I have been anxiously awaiting this book to come out. I have read all of James Patterson's books so am looking forward to this one!
Vicky Boackle @ 6:16 pm
i would read the scarecrow first.
Mozi Esmes Mommy @ 7:39 pm
All of them? I'd probably start with Swimsuit first…
Corkrose @ 9:27 pm
LOVE MICHAEL CONNOLLY – SCARECROW
Thomas I. @ 9:29 pm
Supreme Courtship sounds delicous!!!!!
Sheree Warner @ 9:30 pm
Such fabulous authors! I love them all! I am currently reading "Cross Country" by James Patterson and am really looking forward to reading "Swimsuit" but I love Michael Connelly equally well so if I am lucky enough to win I would start reading "The Scarecrow" first! Thank you so much for offering such a overly generous giveaway!!
jayne @ 10:09 pm
I would love to read them all -but would read The Scarecrow first.
christopher h @ 10:36 pm
id read swimsuit first, i dig patterson
corrie @ 10:37 pm
The Scarecrow looks good it would be the first i would read..
patrick m @ 7:15 am
all my fathers favorite authors
Nicole C. @ 8:57 am
Swimsuit would probably be first!!
Janet F @ 9:06 am
I would like to read Swimsuit first.
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Anita Yancey @ 12:57 pm
I would read Swimsuit first. Some very nice books. Please enter me. Thanks!
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Heidi V. @ 1:52 pm
I would first read Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley.
beth shepherd @ 2:04 pm
I would love to win. I would start with Scarecrow.
Thank you for the chance
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Cheryl M @ 3:30 pm
Big fan of these authors. This would be the perfect gift for hubby on father's day. LOL I will be reading and not reminding him of "honey do list".
Sandi Smith @ 3:50 pm
I would unpack and select for my first read: The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly. I love his writing sytle.
David Leavitt @ 6:07 pm
I would read the scarecrow first
michele anne @ 7:59 pm
great authors would love to win
Amber @ 10:36 pm
I would read "Swimsuit" first.
Amber
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Yvonne Huff @ 11:02 pm
I would dig into Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro first.
Carlene @ 10:00 am
I would read Swimsuit by James Patterson first. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Carlene
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Christina Brunetti @ 10:51 am
The Swimsuit sounds like an interesting read.
Thanks
Kathy Scott @ 12:31 pm
Swimsuit because I love James Patterson.
CherylS22 @ 2:27 pm
What a great set of books! I'd probably read "Swimsuit" first.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Shirley @ 8:37 pm
Great contest and James Patterson is one of my favorite authors!
DEBIJOT @ 8:51 pm
Scarecrow
Linda C @ 9:28 pm
I would read Swimsuit first.
Gloria Walshver @ 10:43 pm
I love James Patterson's books so I would enjoy reading Swimsuit.
bridget3420 @ 10:44 pm
Count me in! I'm a huge James Patterson fan.
Donna L @ 10:55 pm
My sister and I both love James Patterson books
Alicia @ 1:25 am
I'd like Swimsuit the best.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
jan koontz @ 6:18 am
i would love to be the winner, thank you
clenna in NH @ 9:06 am
I'd love to win Swimsuit first then Connelly's book. I can't wait.
Susan C @ 10:16 am
I would read Swimsuit by James Patterson first because I've been looking forward to it!
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Tom Andrew @ 10:39 am
Swimsuit I read all of Patterson books but somehow missed this one
Diane F @ 2:16 pm
They all sound good! Swimsuit would be first on the list.
Linda F @ 6:00 pm
I think my husband would read The Scarecrow first.
Sharon A @ 8:39 pm
I'd read Swimsuit first. After I was finished with all three I would pass them along.
Ellen C. @ 9:20 pm
I'd start with swimsuit. Thanks for the chance.
Carol Lawrence @ 8:06 am
I would read Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro first.
Selinda McCumbers @ 8:47 am
Swimsuit! The exerpt I saw was wonderful!
Thanks!
sarah @ 9:55 am
i love james patterson so definitely swimsuit!
Gabriel J. @ 10:45 am
I would go with Swimsuit first.
Daniel M @ 6:36 pm
swimsuit, bit patterson fan here
Danica D. @ 7:59 pm
Swimsuit, for sure. I love James Patterson and have read (and listened to on cd) many of his books!
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Thanks!
ky2here @ 8:42 pm
Michael Connelly's 'the scarecrow' first. I love Patterson but Connelly has a way with weaving a story that I really like.
Beth @ 10:14 pm
I'd like all of them but would pick Swimsuit first. Thanks for the chance.
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Kimberly @ 7:01 am
I love James Patterson so I would have said that I would read Swimsuit first….but then I read the excerpt from The Scarecrow and that is definitely the one I would start with!
Thanks for the chance to win!
jwx4 @ 10:07 am
I would dig into Swimsuit first. I love James Patterson.
Jennifer M @ 2:35 pm
I'd probably choose to read Swimsuit first.
Denise @ 3:28 pm
I'd like to read Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley.
Lucy Schwartz @ 8:04 pm
I would start with The Scarecrow. I have read a few of Mr Connelly's novels and like his style.
Nancye Davis @ 1:28 am
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JDSG @ 8:30 am
All three books sound great. I'd start off with "The Scarecrow." Since there's three books, I could share them and we could trade when we're done.
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Wayne Lecoy @ 6:03 pm
I would like to win copies of The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly, Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley and Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.
It would be great to read The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly.That looks like it might be a really good book.
Thank You for having this contest.
Sara Sicotte @ 7:30 pm
I hope i win
Happi Shopr @ 7:48 pm
Scarecrow would be his first pick
EdV @ 11:35 pm
My first choice would be Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley
Leslie Davis @ 3:41 am
The Scarecrow
Erma H @ 6:25 am
Scarecrow sounds interesting.
Kim F @ 10:25 am
Love reading Michael Connelly books. So, I would pick Scarecrow to read first.
Marie @ 12:38 pm
I would read Swimsuit first and my husband would love the Supreme Courtship!
Sherrie @ 12:43 pm
I would definitely read The Scarecrow first. I love Michael Connelly!
charline @ 1:03 pm
Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
shawna @ 1:48 pm
I would love to read Swimsuit.
Leilani @ 5:05 pm
All three sound great; but we'd go for The Scarecrow first!
Thanks!
Melanie @ 5:18 pm
I want to read all three, but I love James Patterson, so I would read The Swimsuit.
Ed Nemmers @ 6:20 pm
"Swimsuit"!
Christine Walker @ 6:27 pm
I think the Scarecrow looks really good!
Alison B. @ 6:30 pm
the scarecrow!
Denise @ 7:22 pm
Oh, hubbie would love these. Thanks!
Stephanie @ 7:35 pm
First – Swimsuit. I like James Patterson novels – they are quick and engaging. Thanks
Susan Smith @ 7:53 pm
Swimsuit
djgroz @ 8:05 pm
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
Julie K @ 8:08 pm
My husband is a big Patterson fan and I'm sure he would love to read Swimsuit. Thanks!
Sheila R @ 9:40 pm
I would read Swimsuit first. I love James Patterson.
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tawnda @ 9:45 pm
first would be The Scarecrow
Miranda Allen @ 9:56 pm
i would love to read this
Jessica @ 11:05 pm
I would read Swimsuit first.
Mishia @ 11:36 pm
I'd love to win swimsuit first.
Crystal F @ 12:18 am
My dh is in no way a reader but I have gotten him to read James Patterson so he would enjoy that one the most. Thank you!
Kathleen S. @ 12:24 am
I would probably read Swimsuit first. It sounds like a great summer thriller. Thanks!
Tammy @ 1:00 am
I'd probably read the Scarecrow first.
JOHN MCKEEL @ 1:30 am
Scarecrow Michael Connelly has never written a bad book and his stories always hold my interest.
Jennifer Jozwiak @ 2:23 am
I'd probably read scarecrow first. I love his books but I'd look forward to reading all of them.
Heather C @ 3:01 am
I'd probably start with Swimsuit. Sounds good!
Steve M. @ 6:29 am
I'd start with Swimsuit – I like James Patterson's stuff and, well…you know…the cover looks good.
Kathy D @ 8:07 am
You always have the best books thank you
bob @ 8:25 am
Swimsuit
Marilyn Higgins @ 9:57 am
Would love to win these, love James Patterson books, scarecrow first
Veronica Garrett @ 10:28 am
My husband would like Swinsuit.
Janice @ 11:17 am
Definitely The Scarecrow first!
Thanks for a great contest!
Kelly Grant @ 12:08 pm
The swimsuit.
Angie P @ 12:32 pm
Ooooo…they all sound like good reads.
I think that I will start with The Scarecrow.
Janet @ 12:53 pm
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
Robin @ 12:59 pm
I would love to win these books, I'd read the scarecrow first
Gloria Dornin @ 1:31 pm
Swimsuit, he is huge Patterson fan
Elizabeth @ 2:32 pm
I liked your review of The Scarecrow so I think that's the one I'd start with!
Janea C @ 2:47 pm
We would love Swimsuit.
Lily Kwan @ 3:39 pm
Supreme Courtship sounds very interesting!
Pamela S @ 3:39 pm
I'd dig into the "Scarecrow" first. I've heard great reviews on this book! Thanks.
katiea @ 3:43 pm
I'd read Supreme Courtship while Dad reads Swimsuit! I've always loved the inner workings of government and he's always loved good mystery stories. This is the perfect giveaway for both of us… then we trade! Thanks!
Kathryn Howell @ 5:41 pm
I'd dig into "Swimsuit" first! Sounds like a great book.
Brenda Park @ 5:59 pm
Being a huge James Patterson fan, I'd definitely read "Swimsuit" first. All three sound good to me though! Thanks for the chance to win!
SECRET BURKHEISER @ 6:03 pm
I would read swimsuit first. James Patterson is one of my favorite authors!!
Kelly Ferrari @ 8:24 pm
I would dig in to The Scarecrow first. I know my sister would love Swimsuit first, she loves James Patterson!