With Love to Librarians and Booksellers

Now that The Silver Boat is on sale, I have the pleasure of being on book tour, meeting readers along the way.

I had a great kick-off event at R. J. Julia Booksellers in Madison CT.  R.J. Julia has supported my novels since the early days, and I’m incredibly grateful.  They took a chance on me relatively early in my career, promoting my novels and asking me to read.  

There have been other constant supports along the way.  The Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in Old Lyme CT is one–every summer for many years, whenever I had a new novel out, librarian Mary Fiorelli would create a wonderful, imaginative event–I would read or give a talk, sometimes by the fireplace in the library’s wonderful reading room, surrounded by paintings done by American impressionists, members of the Old Lyme art colony.

Writing a novel is its own kind of magic.  But the enchantment goes to a new level once the book is in the hands of a reader.  I’m so grateful to all the booksellers and librarians who have helped bring me and my readers together.  It’s incredible teamwork all around.  I would love if you’d leave a comment here, telling us about your own favorite bookstores and libraries.

I’ll be appearing in Charleston SC at the Post & Courier Book and Author Luncheon on April 21st.  Between now and then I’ll be guest-blogging, doing radio and TV interviews, including Better TV–my segment airs tomorrow, 4/13; please check their website to find out where you can see it in your area.

After Charleston, my book tour will take me out west.  I’d love to see you!  Thank you in advance to all the wonderful book people hosting me and coming out for The Silver Boat.

Madison, CT                          R.J. Julia / 7:00pm                                                              Friday, April 8

New York, NY                       Barnes & Noble (Upper East side)/ 7:00pm         Monday, April 11

San Francisco, CA             Belmont Library / 7:00pm                                               Tuesday, April 26

San Diego, CA                       Warwick’s / 7:30pm                                                            Thursday, April 28

Los Angeles, CA                   LA Times Festival of Books                                             April 30 / May 1

St. Louis, MO                        St. Louis County Library / 7:00pm                             Thursday, May 5

 

 

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  • Debbie Johnson

    I love shopping at Barnes and Nobles!

  • Christine Theis

    I go to the Shakopee, MN library at least once a month. That is where I first got hooked on your books! I hope I can win this one!

  • Paulette Scott

    Just wondering if your new book will be on CD also.
    I love listening to your books. I had tears reading about the snowy owl. You have such heart. My favorite library is Burton Memorial in Plant City, Florida

  • Terri

    I got my hardcover of The Silver Boat via Amazon, my latest favorite book seller since I goy my Kindle!

  • Debra Le

    My favorite library is the North Branch Library in Amarillo, Texas. The librarian is Ms Zetta Austin and she is wonderful. She always keeps me informed of new books and is a very dear friend…and fellow Christian.I have been going to the same library for over 30 years.

  • Jackie Nesbitt

    Are you coming to Birmingham, AL anytime? Love anything you write.

  • http://facebook catherina fiske

    My children and I love shopping at Borders. We always find something new and exciting.

  • Sarah Childress

    I love buying used books from my library, but I get usually get new books from Target or Borders

  • Karla Chase

    I love any library! I will sit for hours just paging through books that catch my eye. Since I’m a single mom with limited funds, this usually the only way I can read all I like to. I would love to have a copy of your latest book!

  • Linda Fedroff

    Im lucky enough to be a volunteer at our little library here on the island and have to say I see plenty of your books coming and going :) volunteering here is a Blessing and I love it!!

  • LuAnn Hartman

    I have a Nook so I guess B&N would be my book store. If I buy a real book I like Borders becuase they have awesone hot chocoate! :-) I would LOVE to have a signed copy of Luanne’s book since so pick me please!!!!!

  • Terri

    Oops! That would be “Got my Kindle.” :-)

  • Grace

    My favorite bookstore is Barnes & Noble!

  • Andrea Livingston

    I love my library at Fort Leonardwood! It is the biggest library I’ve been to and they always have new books every time I go in.

  • http://facebook Michle

    my favorite book store is my local borders and my favorite library is my area library and i always enjoys luanne rices book. The libraRY I GOT O IS tAYLOR PUBLIC LIBRAY AND IT IS IN LACKAWANA COUNTY

  • DIANE PAPKE

    my favorite librarian is dale heclkle at the maplewood branch of the monroe county library system in rochester, new york. if i see a book i want to read i call her up, she puts it on hold for me and then delivers them to me. i think this a very special person and friend.

  • Judy Pascarello

    I so wanted to see Luanne in NYC yesterday but my husband had a dr appt and I couldn’t get into the city. I love to go to Barnes & Noble for me it’s like going on an outing so much to see. I love to look at book jackets and see what’s available to read next. I also look at what authors recommend books. If I see Luanne recommend something you know I buy it. There are really no small booksellers in my local area. There is a used bookstore nearby and they carry some new books and occasionally I will stop in that store. I also don’t miss looking at the books in BJ’s, Walmart, Target or anyplace there are books.
    Read The Silver Boat and LOVED IT but in that I’m not surprised I knew I would. Kee on writin and I’ll keep on readin!!

  • Doreen Weaton

    You should definitely put Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC, on your list. It’s a delightful store.
    And visit our Cary Library. They have the best librarians and do the best author programs.

  • Julie Kenny

    I love any bookstore or library. I spend hours and hours just browsing in them, but one of my favorite libraries is in New Orleans in the Garden District. It is so nice to go in and browse after a hot afternoon of sightseeing.

  • Elaine Deming

    Love my local library here in Montville, N.J.
    I would love a copy of the Silver Boat for my Kindle.

  • Dorothy

    I love to shop at Barnes & Nobel, Wichita,KS
    We have a small library in our little town north of Wichita and I try to read every book in there but I am afraid I won’t make it. LOL

  • Debbie Garcia

    I’ve lived in so many places, it’s difficult to name a particular library. Wherever I live, though, I make sure I find the local library, and get a card…go to the “R” section, and make sure they have a lot of Luanne Rice books on hand. Coming from New England, I feel right at home when I read your books!!! Thank you.

  • Wanda Zerangue

    I love both libraries AND bookstores! I guess this is true because reading has been my favorite past time since I was a child. I could curl up almost anywhere, but especially near beautiful scenery, and just read and read.

    I especially like my local public library’s semi-annual Friends of the Library Booksale. People donate books that they’ve bought, read, and don’t want to keep to the Friends of the Library. The Friends hold a sale twice a year and then donate the proceeds to the library. I attend the sale and pick up books from authors I read on an ongoing basis but I also read book jackets and pick up books from authors that I’ve never tried before. It’s an inexpensive way to try new authors to see if you like their work. If I find an author I like, then I either contineue to buy more of their books or get them from the library!

  • http://Facebook Deb Weber

    “So Many Books..To Little Time!!”Barnes and Noble Rocks my world!!

  • Wanda Zerangue

    I forgot to say….this is how I discovered Luanne Rice!!

  • maryanne mcmanus

    i love your books! Favorite bookstore is borders. and if i win a copy Of Silver Boat after I read it, I will donate it to my local library for others to enjoy

  • Jeanne Giovanelli

    I love the Milford Library in Milford, DE. A lovely small town that supports its library. We have great beaches and enjoy books about the beach.
    I also really enjoy Luanne Rice’s books.
    Have a great book tour!

  • Joanna Czarnecka

    I like to go to the used book stores …there are not so many out there any more …but the one I go to is in Cranburry ,NJ on 54 N.Main str and it called Book Worm ..It used to be a residential house at one point and its converted to a book store.. 2 level house …full with books …its just heaven ! You need couple hours in there ….I always find good books and you can`t beat the price ….Can`t wait to go there again .Hopefully soon …. I will recommend this store to any one who loves to read books just like I do ! Enjoy !

  • http://facebook.com Deb Weber

    “So many Books..To Little Time..” Barnes and Nobles Rocks my World!!

  • http://Yahoo/Facebook Pattie Mongillo

    I am a fairly new reader of your books, but I really love the ones that I have read. My favorite book store is RJ Julia in Madison, Ct. and my favorite library is Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton, Ct.

  • Grace

    I love Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com for all of my book purchases!!

  • http://r_goodson@att.net Lynda

    I love the Half Price Bookstore and Moore Public Library

  • kym amaral

    Luanne, I wish you all the best with your new release and tour ! I am in RI, wish you would of come to New England a bit more :)

    When I was in elementery school..we had a bookmobile visit the school and I would get soo excited, and that is where my love of books grew. I remember the first time I borrowed a NEW book..how proud I felt.

    Now I can say I visit ( and worked for, until my accident) Bristol RI Rogers FREE LIbrary. They dont charge late fees and just built a brand new addition. There is nothing better then watching the childrens eyes when they become envolved in the stories. Libraries played a HUGE part in my life…and may the paperbook live forever :D

  • Holly C

    I do most of my shopping for books online via Amazon because they send direct to my Kindle. However, when I get the urge to actually feel the pages of a real book I head to Barnes and Noble.

  • Sandi Phillips

    I love the Hampton Public Library in Hampton, VA! I am on the reserve list for your book already.

  • http://facebook mearl crews

    I would have to say my favorite library is my own. All my old friends are there, waiting, ready for new adventures and a chance to make new memories. Thanks

  • http://Yahoo Christy Painter

    The West Bloomfield, MI library is amazing. Even Washington thinks so, as our library was just honored there. Since retiring from teaching, I spend a lot of time at our library, and fortunately, Luanne’s books are plentiful! How lucky for me!

  • Kathy

    I likke small independent bookstores, my favorite being Andersons in Naperville, IL. It’s wonderful to browse without distractions and bright lights.
    I love old libraries too, My favorite is in Bayfield, Wisconsin. A perfect little midwest town on the shore of Lake Superior. Andrew Carnegie donated $10,000 one humdred years ago, and the library today is a must visit when we vacation there. The building alone is so rich in history.

  • Tiffany Drew

    I love shopping at Barnes & Noble. I can get lost in there for hours. You can browse forever and noone bothers you :)

  • Joyce

    My favorite bookseller is RAYBRENBooks @ Amazon.

  • Lori R

    I love the New Britain Public Library.

  • Angela

    The Friendly Bookstore in Rogers, AR…they are a great used book store. I also frequent my local library.

  • Terri Mccoy

    I love Barnes and Noble,book store

  • Betsy Martin

    Books Connection Bookstore in Livonia, MI. The most helpful, intelligent, comfortable and well-stocked bookstore in the midwest.

    Redford Township Library. A community hub that supports all kinds of reading and media services for the area and has a great coffee shop too!!

  • sue Yowell

    My favorite book store is Larry Bowens Readers Corner is Rolla Missouri. He has a great selection of used books, can order books for you, you walk in the store and the employees greet you by name and you always feel so comfortable there!!He has bt far ,in my opinion, the best store in our town!

  • Jana Harver

    I visit 2 local libraries weekly. I love them both! When I buy books I either order from Amazon (for convenience) or go to local Borders store which is in my neighborhood. I would like to mention my favorite bookstore located in Salt Lake City, Utah. I go there while visiting my son. It is called the Kings English and they host authors all year and have a wonderful childrens section and host children’s activities weekly.

  • Joanne Weir

    As a family we love the Bookloft in Great Barrington MA. Many authors visit. Maybe you could.

  • Mary Putnam

    I love Borders in Coon Rapids, MN and Half Price Books in Blaine, MN. If I win this autographed copy, I will treasure it & lovingly pass it on to my daughters and friends to read. I will keep it since it will be specially signed by you, but will always be willing to lend it out.

  • Caroline Hartman

    Chester County Library in Exton, PA Airy, light, with big windows looking out over green lawns and a little brook, quiet corners to curl up with a book, and a fish tank for the children, even a kiosk for coffee, make it wonderfully homey.

  • http://facebook gloria wilson

    My husband and I mostly shop on line at Amazon,but we still enjoy going to different bookstores! Entering a bookstore is such a wonderful feeling! We usually make it a date nite nothing better then hitting a bookstore and then going out for a wonderful supper! We both enjoy doing this together so much!!!

  • sherry

    my favorite library? hands down, the stonington free library in stonington, ct

  • Glenda Alexander

    I live in a very small mining town about 60 miles outside of Phoenix, AZ. We have a very small Library. If they do not have a book they will request it from another library so we can get the books we enjoy reading.

    Family and friends know my love for books so they will give gift cards for Borders or Amazon (they are a treasure for me).

    I have also been known to his the used books stores when I go to the neighboring town or into the East Valley. I just love reading and love to find the early books of favorite Authors like your Blue Moon.

  • Tracy Cavalieri

    I love every library I enter; I feel a library is the heart and soul of a community. If I had to choose, I would pick the Waterford, CT library because they have many wonderful prigrams for children of all ages and it was there that I was able to shart my love for books with my daughter.

  • Tracy Cavalieri

    oops, spelling errors! sorry.

  • Carolyn

    Have been a supporter of our local library for 40+ years. The Pearl River Branch of St. Tammany Parish Library system in Louisiana

  • http://facebook Desiree Feese

    I really don’t know that i have a favorite book store. I like Barnes and Noble, but i frequent a Borders (that’s what we have in our local mall). The library in our town is the Degenstein Library in Sunbury, Pa. I love anywhere that sells books: Libraries, used book store, library sales, street fairs, yard sales..I just LOVE to read a good book. And i can’t wait until i get to read The Silver Boat! Much Love Luanne!

  • Rebecca Booth

    I Love The Richard Thornton Library in Oxford North Carolina. The Oxford citizens voted for and just renovated the library. The staff is always very helpful and always has a smile when the patrons walk in. Kudos to Oxford!

  • http://facebook lori martin

    i have to say my favorite book stores are the ones you find in small towns near the shore…they are ran by family and are so friendly to you…the treasures you find there are great like being a kid again…cannot wait to read your new book!

  • jen smarsh

    Favorite library is my small town little one right here where I live! The ladies in there are wonderful! Fav boo store B&N!!! Never seen Luanne, sadly…Maybe if i move to a bigger city!!

  • Fran Currier

    Favorite library is the Amherst Public Library in Amherst Ohio. My favorite bookstore is Borders in Westlake, OH.Closest to home where I purchase books—Target in Amherst. Would love to win your newest book!!!!

  • Eileen Johnson

    Favorite Library, definately the New London Public Library, New London, CT.

  • http://FaceBook Karen

    I am in love with the Franklin Library in Des Moines Iowa. If they dont have the book I want, they ususally get it for me. Who could ask for anything more. They are my sorce I go to for my reading. I used to buy books and now I dont need to own them. Well, some of them I have to have!!!!

  • michele c’melo

    i actually love every library i have ever been in. luckily me fave is right scross the street from me, so i spend a lot of time there!!

  • Donna Todd

    I can’t wait to read this book…Luanne will your tour be bringing you to the Virginia Beach area?

  • Cathy Wright

    I go to the Sierra view library in Reno Nv. I love it. very friendly people. I can put books on hold and go pick them up when they call me. It is close to home. Libraries are an important part of our community.

  • Patricia Schultz

    My favorite library is in Michigan City, Indiana which is my home town, but where ever I go a library always makes me get the feel of the city I am in…….

  • Nina Priddy

    I don’t think I’ve ever met a bookstore I didn’t like!! B&N is the only main bookstore in our town now, and I love it, but I also love finding books at used bookstores and stores like Target or wal-mart, too. I get a lot of B&N gift cards for gift giving occasions, so I spend more time in B&N than anywhere. But I also buy online at B&N and Amazon, too. Where ever there’s books…..I’m happy!

  • http://Facebook Mary A. Lee Cliborn

    My favorite bookstore without a doubt is Barnes and Noble – we have a membership so we get many on-line coupons, plus 10% off as members! My favorite library is the Palm Beach County library system in Palm Beach County, Florida. They know us even after only living in Florida for two years! We requested the Silver Boat a month ago, and received it yesterday!

  • http://Facebook Mary A. Lee Cliborn

    oh, and I almost forgot! You became one of my favorite authors, when I discovered years ago that many of your books are set in New England, where I was born, lived and grew up!

  • http://facebook.com patty

    i LOVE THE lITITZ, pa lIBRARY. tHEY ARE GREAT AND i HAVE PRE RESERVED tHE sILVER bOAT

  • Gail Rogers

    Growing up in Bristol, CT, I loved going to the library. In the 60′s the Children’s branch was new and I used to love going there on Saturday mornings picking through the selection on the shelves. Oh, the smell of books!!! When I “graduated” to the adult branch around the corner, the selection of books multiplied and I could never walk out of there with just one or two books. Now, if we talk bookstores…I love each and every one! From the department store variety like Barnes and Noble or Borders to the small town shop. I now live in Pomfret Center, CT. and there is a small bookshop in Putnam, Wonderland Books. It is a joy to visit. When my kids were small and had books they needed, the owner was always on top of having just the right books or she would order them for you.
    Now when I go in the bookshop, each and every book is like a little treasure to me. I love books!

  • Lori Barnes

    My favorite Book store is the Quarter Moon in Surf City, N.C. it is a small, cute book store that has really neat things in it that would appeal to readers, it has a comforting feel to it that just makes you want to pick up a book, which isn’t hard for me to do that anyway lol : )
    photoquest(at)bellsouth(dot)net

  • http://Facebook Sandy Jones

    I am curious about your books. I love to read and can`t wait to go to my lil library and look for your books .

  • http://Facebook Sandy Jones

    I forgoy to say Chambers County Library is my favorite library. And I agree with one of the other comments , libraries are the heart and soul of any town, large or small

  • http://facebook.com Teresa Taylor

    My favorite book store is Barnes & Nobles. I used to meet one of my friends there and we would look at books, drink coffee and talk for hours. She has moved away and gotten married now but I can’t go to Barnes & Nobles with out getting a warm feeling of the special friendship I had.

  • Carol Durgin

    I love your books. I love the beach so your books just seem to take me along for the ride. I do not have your latest book but I have heard much about it. I look forward to purchasing it in the near future. Unless I would be the lucky winner. Our library is small, but they have several other branches. They will make sure we get the book within a couple days. We can also reserve online. I don’t see that you will be our way in the near future. Punta Gorda, Florida. I know your book will be a success.

  • Carolyn DeVries

    My favorite book store is Borders Books in West Des Mones /Clive Iowa. I love going there and spending time looking at all the things they offer. Always get a glass of tea and sit back with a good book. Unfortunately, they are closing the book store soon and I am so unhappy about it. Will miss it terribly.

  • L. Howard Richards

    Unfortunately, the largest Borders store on Maui is closing it’s doors.

    I grew up in a small mt. community in Southern California without a library. Recently a small library and senior center opened down the hill and it is the closest library to this mt. community, Mentone Library and Senior Center. Whenever I am in the area, I stop by and buy books from their Friends of the Library room. I love it!

  • Mam’mam

    Books-a-million in Tuscaloosa, AL is my favorite book store. Hope that they have your new release there when I get to visit.

  • David Bennett

    When I was a kid, I went to a small rural school where everyone from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade was in one room with one teacher. We were far away from any town, so the county had a Bookmobile program. Once a week, a van filled with books would show up, and everyone would get to check out up to three books. That was the highlight of my week, and to this day, those memories make The Bookmobile my favorite library.

  • http://Facebook.com Linda Williams

    We have a wonderful library system with many branches in the Dayton Metro Public Library (Mongomery County, OH) system. They are updated, share with each other not only books, but also CD’s, DVD’s, and audiobooks. We can request,reserve, and renew items online and get an email to tell us when they are available for pick-up. We also receive an email notice when they are due, to help keep them circulating and keep fines down for us. I first discovered Luann Rice books here in Miamisburg at our local library and truly love them for usually some of the story involves the sea. And that I also love. The relationships in her books are stirring and ones that we can relate to. I have reserved her new book, The Silver Boat, and am anticipating my notice that it is available to me!

  • Sharon Teagarden-King

    Any [place with books is a haven for me. Have almost finished the Silver Boat and already have identified myself in it. I’m presently active in our Waterville Library. One of my other favorites is Redwood Library in Newport where my husband owns a life membership to…its the oldest private library in America. we will be driving to St Louis May 5th to see Luanne and I’m counting the days

  • Ginny Smith

    My very favorite library is my hometown free public library in Malvern, IA. Very small town in Southwest Iowa. I got my first library card when I was four, and by the time I left home for the Navy at age 27, I had probably gone through about a hundred library cards. I truly love to read.
    My favorite book store is Border’s Books at Shadow Lake Town Center Papillion, NE.

  • Aimee Compton

    My favorite bookstore is the store in Ely, NV. I don’t remember the name because I moved away 15 years ago. It was before B&N, etc. They had new and used books and a credit program for turning in your used books. They would also find and order any book you were looking for. You could sit and read or browse for hours! The owner also sponsored a book club. When I first moved to Ely, there was no bookstore so you can imagine how thrilled I was when this wonderful store opened! No other I’ve been to since has topped it!

  • http://rotunda1951@hotmail.com lou ann buckenheimer

    When I was a child, my grandparents lived in an apartment above the Rochester Public Library in Rochester, PA. It was a magnificent old building and the apartment was absolutely terrific. There was a back staircase into the library that we would go down and get our books. Those were wonderful summers.

  • Eileen Mackinnon

    I have a new favorite bookstore R.J. Julia’s thanks to you Luanne. I have always had a dream of being an owner of a bookstore just like R.J.’s. The coffe shop and all the exciting events she plans. I really enjoyed meeting you and talking to all the wonderful ladies my daughter and I met at your book signing. Thank-you for a wonderful evening. I would love to win this for my sister as she is a recovering alcoholic and would give it to her for a Mother’s Day gift. I am so proud of her!!!!! 5 years!! Best Wishes and much more success on your book tour. I am trying to savor my book but so far you never disappoint your readers……………

  • Chris Fairwood

    http://www.theday.com/article/20110413/NWS01/304139899/1044
    I am in mourning today over Frank, the cat who resided at The Book Barn in Niantic.

  • http://fromsusanwithlove.wordpress.com Susan King

    Favorite Library or bookstore? Hard to say, I’ll shop for books any where. But I have to say, the best place to gets books is from my mom. She and I will exchange books so often it’s actually created a pile up of “yet to read” on my shelf! After, she usually will donate them to her local library and I’ll keep passing them on to friends.

  • peggy sanders

    My favorite library is the Decatur Public Library in Decatur,Alabama.They have a great book sale room where books and magazines are donated and prices are low to put funds back to the library.Magazines are only ten cents each and some are brand new.When I visit ,I buy a stack,take them on my boat to read and then take them back to the library when I’m done so the library can recycle.Every library needs a space like that to give back in such a small to a library that gives so much.;)

  • Jane brousseau

    Favorite Library is here in Watertown,Ct, not a very big town but people are friendly,everyone helps everyone else if in need. We have a book nook at our library with used books to buy,I could spend hours in there going through there books they always get new ones dropped off,and workers are great in helping if your looking for a certain kind of book.And I love reading! But your Books are still the best &my favorite,your a great writter!

  • Margaret Anne Ransom

    How can anyone not love all librarys!
    I loved my old library in an old house in Gales Ferry,CT similar but smaller thatn the one in Old Mystic. ooohhh , that smell!

  • Carissa

    I love the Maple Grove, MN public library. It is brand new and it is so spacious and tranquil and bright with all its windows. It’s part of the network of libraries and has the online requesting so there are no limits to what you can checkout from them. Love, love, love my library!

  • Beth Shumate

    I have a similar experience to one of the earlier comments in that I, too, had a bookmobile that came to the end of my street. How that worked, I’m not sure, because we were not rural, but the library was downtown about 10 miles away and they had the bookmobile program. I would go down there every week when it came and check out the maximum number of books. Of course, we went to the library, too, but I felt like the bookmobile was my own personal library! I love bookstores, especially used ones; in my area, that would be the big Half-Price Books or the small, independent The Book Gallery on our historic downtown square. Books that are passed along just have a special feeling to them; you know someone else has enjoyed the book, too. Luanne, I have picked up many of your books at these stores as well as at the library. I’ve also selected several of your audio books over the years to accompany me on car trips. Having never been to New England, your books make me feel as though I HAVe been there.. and I know I need to visit as soon as possible! :) Thank you for your stories of strong women conquering fears and challenges, all in the interest of keeping their loved ones safe and treasuring their close family and friendship ties.

  • http://www.embracepositivepassion.com Georgiana

    Love Barnes & Nobles and could spend the whole afternoon browsing the shelves with my coffee! :)

  • Renata

    I have fond memories of my neighborhood library in Los Angeles — was on a first name basis with all the librarians!

  • http://luannerice.net Kim Kerrigan

    I love the school library that I work in at a near-by High School. The ladies that I work with are fantastic and the students (teenagers) can sometimes be a challenge, but most of them are great kids. It thrills me to see students (teenagers) interested in books, reading books, and keeping libraries alive for future generations.

  • kelly lusk

    I love every library I enter, I have been going to the same library since I was little, and now I am taking my daughter to the same one. It is in the historic part of town: Eau Gallie Public Library.

    We go 3 times a week, and get sooo disappointed when they are closed. We have to find one that is open. I feel like when I walk in the door, I feel at home and all the stress washes away.

  • Tara Fann

    I love the Penn State library. What a great system to borrow from. All the librarians are very helpful.

  • janey

    Have read many of your books. My 85 yr old mother and I buy them and then trade books when we have finished them. Then they go to the retirement home.

  • Karima

    one of the first things I do when I move to a new city is get a library card.

  • Kathi Payne

    Libraries hold knowlege for our present and future. Without them how are we to learn and grow from the past/present, and to be able to dream of our future.

  • Rebecca

    Banres and Nobles they have some awesome sales too!!

  • Megan Valencic

    My favorite library is Lincoln Grade School library in Washington, IL> I volunteer for both my kids classes each week and it’s fun and wonderful to see the kids get excited about reading and help them find what they’re interested in. When they find something they love, their faces LIGHT UP! :)

  • http://Facebook Wendy

    Have read many of your books – I love the Monroe county Library system Rochester,New York.Very user friendly.
    Particularly the Mcgraw Branch near my home. good Luck with your new relaease Luanne !!

  • Sarah

    My favorite library would have to be the one here in good old Lafayette, IN. They built the new one when I was in elementary school, and it was AMAZING to me! I loved the children’s section. More recently, I haven’t really been able to enjoy our library with all the obligations life brings. I don’t get to venture out much so I haven’t been to any great libraries of epic value, but would love to visit one someday!

  • http://FaceBook Andrea Burnett

    My daughter and I both read and enjoy your books. She is a librarian in Covington, Ga. I have loved going to the library for as long as I can remember. (long time) I ggot my first library card when I was 4 years old. My mother read to me a lot. Thank you for all your wonderful books.

  • Elma brooks

    My favorite library is in Sanford N.C..the librarians here know me when i walk in the door ,sometime they have a book waiting for me at the desk.because they know i love to read.read about two -three books a wk.

  • http://Facebook Barb

    Without any doubt Borders.

  • Deborah Stevenson

    Having worked in an Academic library for 30 years I enjoy academic libraries. Love being around the young college students and seeing what they are studying and interested in. My daughter just introduced me to this incredible used book store Old Main Book Shoppe. A store front and two apartments turned into a browsing dream! Each room is a different genre. Just to get lost in there!!

  • Gailanne

    OMG, libraries everywhere are my favorite places to visit! We recently moved to the Pittsburgh, Pa area, my library is Shaler North Hills, right down the street from where I live. As soon as I stepped in the door, I felt welcome, and knew I was HOME!
    I just recently put “The Silver Boat” on my HOLD list, and picked it up yesterday…can’t wait to dive in!

  • Mary Caraftis Schook

    My Favorite Library and Bookstore? Easy! Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Sta., NY. they have a great selection and great programs. And Borders in Stonybrook, NY always a joy when I go and every Wed. I take the kids to Storytime they LOVE Fran who reads, sings, does a small craft, and gives them a snack.

  • http://livinlovinandlaughin.weebly.com Lillie Vaughn

    ANY bookstore is the perfect bookstore! I love them all! I can spend hours sitting on the floor with a big stack of books around me just absorbing bits and pieces from them…and the SMELL! There’s no better smell in the world! I’m addicted!

  • http://None Gayle Riley

    I have read most of your books but I still think that Cloud Nine is my favorite but love all of them. Keep them coming.

  • Denese Rumbaugh

    I love five used book stores around me. If I must Pick one then it is Recycled Romance in Costa Mesa, CA

  • Kay Worrell

    Can’t wait to read The Silver boat!! My favorite library is Blue Ridge Regional in Ridgeway, VA. We don’t have a bookstore nearby.

  • http://facebook Judy

    I just plain love books……..that’s it. Today my favorite is Barnes and Nobel….books must relax me and make me think good thoughts…at least the ones I choose to look at. My favorite teacher was also our librarian at our HS…..and just having my own books around me is a good thing. I am currently trying to collect all of Luanne’s books, so some are new, some are used. They are all good. Thanks again for the pleasure you bring to us.

  • http://www.SarahButland.com Sarah Butland

    My favourite book store is a little used bookstore called Cover to Cover Books in Riverview, NB, Canada. This was a bookstore I was interested in purchasing but am glad I didn’t as the owners are remarkable and serve this store and their community well.

    Although mainly gently used books, Tony and Deb fill a shelf with new books by local authors and have always welcomed me for book launches, signings, etc. And consistently offer their customers smiles, free coffee and excellent service.

    Now that I’ve reminisced I need to get my fix and will be going tomorrow!

  • http://yahoo.com marjorie bass

    Our local library is just the most comfortable place to be. I can go in and read the morning paper, check out the books by my favorite author, Luanne Price – take my grandson to the children’s section where he can find his favorite action books – look for a favorite movie or a current one to check out for a few days. The library really is a learning place for all ages. What a blessing to be able to enjoy its comfort, both in just simply being there in the library and also for the books that take me anywhere I want to go. Thank you, Luanne Price for taking me to so many wonderful places!!!

  • Marianne

    I love ANY library! Just being surrounded by all those books with glorious words woven together in such magical ways is a full on natural high :)

  • http://brackenhedge.wordpress.com Patricia Farghaly

    My Favorite Library is the one here in Fall River MA. It remains untouched but restored glass floors and all. The stacks are my place in it.Outside Cherry Trees are in bloom.
    My home town of Andover, CT has a wonderful library and the school.This is where I learned to love books.Save our books!

  • Terri Buccarelli

    I love my local library! I have been a library lovers since I was 5! :-)

  • Carol Durgin

    Our Punta Gorda library is small but they are very good at requesting a book from their Sister Libraries in Port Charlotte and Englewood, Florida. As far as book stores, we have Books A Million. Barnes and Noble and Borders is not in our area. Our libraries also have a used book area for mostly paper backs. You donate, they sell and use the money toward new books. It is a great system. I have purchased many books from them. Sam’s Club has reasonable prices, also. This is my greatest pasttime pleasure. Books, Books and more Books.
    I do love your books.

  • astrid

    felicitations ;)

  • Paulette A Heft

    I love RJ Julia’s bookstore in Madison ct …I don’t get there much lately I just love the personal service and like to support independent store owners…..I do frequent Borders on occasion but RJ has to be my choice for favorite bookstore.

  • Laura Sexton

    I like my town’s library, Thw Woodbridge Library in Woodbridge, Ct. They have a wonderful library and they also have Friends of The Library where you can buy books. With the money raiesed, they give back to the library with offering free kid’s shows and programs. For bookstores, I like Barnes and Noble.

  • Renata

    Growing up as a little girl, I have fond memories if storytime with the librarian at our local library. I remember the childhood tales with many colorful illustrations! Now as an adult I still visit the library on a weekly basis and love reading new books from my favorite authors and I can’t wait to read Luanne’s newest work! :-)

  • Paula

    a little public library in Bryant AR…small cozy friendly

  • http://lilacacres.wordpress.com Pam

    Dear Luanne,
    We have a tiny indie bookstore here in the next largest town. It is called “Margie’s Book Nook” and Margie and her son own and run it. It is a haven :) Chairs tucked into out of the way places to sit and read….I order books through them instead of Amazon. We need to keep them and those like them alive. I appreciate them SO much!
    Looking forward to reading The Silver Boat!
    Pam

  • http://www.facescal.org Mary

    My earliest memories of libraries was our school library. I felt at home with my friends books, and became a weekly patron at our city library. Love your books!

  • Kathy

    Love your books, especially Edge of Winter, which was my first and remains the reason I recommend you as an author to fellow Rhode Islanders! I am on the Board of Trustees for a RI Library and would love to host an event featuring your work!! We recently built a brand new library, and it is an exciting and beautiful place.

  • Amanda

    Barns and Nobles bookstore is my favorite. They allow you to sit and read your books after you buy or before you buy them and theres no rush. Its great!