The Lightness of Hands Book Launch for Jeff Garvin on Instagram Live
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 6:00pm to Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 8:00pm
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Two special events you can enjoy from your home!
Join Once Upon A Time in celebrating the book launch of The Lightness of Hands by Jeff Garvin with two Instagram Live events, and an opportunity to get specially designed signed and personalized book plates!
Day 1: Special Guest Todd Harmonson on Tuesday, April 14th at 6pm PST/9pm EST
Join Jeff Garvin (author of Symptoms of Being Human) as we celebrate the launch of his new novel, The Lightness of Hands. Todd Harmonson, Senior Editor of the Orange County Register, will lead a discussion about Mental Health in Fiction, with a Q&A and giveaways to follow.
Day 2: Special Guest Anna Shinoda on Thursday, April 16th at 6pm PST/9pm EST
Join Jeff Garvin (author of Symptoms of Being Human) on Instagram Live as we celebrate the launch of his new novel, The Lightness of Hands. Jeff will be in conversation with Anna Shinoda, author of Learning Not to Drown and Senior Advisor for The Campaign to Change Direction.
Signed Book Order Deadlines of Note:
First Shipment: Order by Friday, April 10th
Second Shipment: Order by Friday, April 17th
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ISBN: 9781534439481
Availability: Not Available - Possibly Out of Print
Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - May 7th, 2019
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I enjoyed the book although it's not one I would have selected on my own. Especially for a debut novel I thought it was well done and engaging. I can't attest to the historical accuracy of the book's premise (yes, I know it's historical fiction). Over-all I would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy, entertaining read for beachside (when beaches reopen) or for a weekend of relaxation even if it's in your own backyard. There were moments where I thought the perspectives of the protagonist - Anita (The Woman in Red) - stemmed from our 21st century experiences as opposed to how the setting might have been perceived in the time period of the book, but this wasn't so distracting that it ruined the novel. On an entirely positive note, I would say that one place where most novels fail for me is the ending - too many novels are either entirely predictable or feel rushed and hurried as if trying to tie up all the loose ends. I was not expecting the outcome at the end of The Woman in Red!
Overall I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars . It was a respectable first novel from Diana Giovinazzo, with an engaging story line that was enjoyably uncomplicated yet intriguing, a likeable protagonist, and a surprise ending.
- reviewed by Diane, customer
