(Sat. March 1, 2014) Conversations Book Club hosts author Kelly Stone

Conversations Book Club is excited to invite Central Mississippi out to meet author Kelly Stone.

This will take place on Sat. March 1, 2014 from 1-3p.m. at the Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS).

Stone will be signing I DANCE FOR YOU and meeting new readers during the event. Admission is free, however, books will be available for purchasing. Stay in touch with Ms. Stone at www.facebook.com/authorkellystone and www.twitter.com/authorkstone.

Stone recently talked with Conversations LIVE about her literary journey. You can listen to the interview here: www.tinyurl.com/kellystoneinterview. For more information about the event contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or call 601.896.5616. You can also visit www.mississippireads.com.

Conversation Pieces discusses BLACK BOY by author Richard Wright 02/22 by Conversation Pieces | Current Events Podcasts

On Saturday, February 22, 2014 Conversations Book Club President Cyrus Webb and Brotha Magazine Editor-In-Chief Charles Clark come together to discuss BLACK BOY by author Richard Wright.

Listen to the discussion here: Conversation Pieces discusses BLACK BOY by author Richard Wright 02/22 by Conversation Pieces | Current Events Podcasts

Cyrus Webb Presents... Feb. 2014 Book of the Month

Conversations Announces Jan. 2014 Selection: "The Sinners' Garden" by William Sirls

Conversations Media Group President Cyrus Webb is excited to announce his pick for Conversations Book Club online and in-person discussions during the month of January 2014.

"My goal during 2014 is to introduce the world to book that are not just engaging but make the reader think and feel something," says Webb, 38. Over the years he has been able to learn lessons from fiction and non-fiction titles, and he believes the same is true for others as well.

Webb's choice for the month of January 2014 is sure to have lovers of Fiction and Non-Fiction alike coming together to discuss it: THE SINNERS' GARDEN by William Sirls (published by Thomas Nelson).

"William Sirls has a way of telling a story that not only engages the reader but brings them into each situation," Webb explains.



The Mississippi chapter of Conversations Book Club will meet at Appetizers Restaurant (3000 Hwy 80 E * Pearl, MS) on Sat. January 11th @ 1p.m. Then on Thursday Jan. 16th @ 8p.m. et (7p.m. ct/5p.m. pt) Webb will moderate an hour discussion on Conversations LIVE about the book, taking calls and sharing dialogue online at www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. Finally Webb and Nebo Media Group President Charles Clark will discuss THE SINNERS' GARDEN on Sat. January 25th @ 1p.m. et (12p.m. ct/10a.m. pt) on "Conversation Pieces" (another Conversations LIVE Radio production) at www.blogtalkradio.com/conversation-pieces.

Read Webb's review of the book on Amazon here.

For more information contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or call 601. 896.5616. You can also stay in contact with other events with Conversations and Cyrus Webb at www.conversationsbookclub.com and www.cyruswebbpresents.com.

Conversations' Author of the Year 2013-14: Melissa de la Cruz

Photo © Denise Bovee

by Cyrus Webb

In 2013 there was one author that kept coming to mind when I thought about a storyteller with heart, a passion for her characters and the ability to take us to another world yet remind us of who we are in our own... bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

She has captivated readers of romance, mystery and the supernatural---and kept us coming back time and again. In this year alone she has been able to see her success rewarded in a big way: her beloved Witches of East End series coming to Lifetime television network.

Through Blue Bloods and now East End we are given characters that are powerful yet broken, yearning for something while in the process of losing it all. Who couldn't relate to individuals like that? And they all came from the creative mind that is de la Cruz.

Conversation salutes not just Melissa's literary skills but her example of excellence, determination and love of the craft. Listen to our interview on Conversations LIVE about her career and series here: www.tinyurl.com/melissadelacruz.

Find out more about Melissa de la Cruz at www.melissa-delacruz.com. She can also be found on Twitter at www.twitter.com/melissadelacruz.

Conversations' 10 Great Literary Finds with Young Readers In Mind for 2013

In 2013 Conversations Book Club had the pleasure of reading some great books that were designed for young readers.

Here are the Top 10 Great Literary Finds with Young Readers in Mind for 2013:

(Listed in no particular order)

1. "Second Impact" by David Klass & Perri Klass (Farrar Straus Giroux)
2. "Teardrop" by Lauren Kate (Delacorte Press/Random House)
3. "Eggplant Alley" by D. M. Cataneo (Bunker Hill Publishing)
4. "Odessa Again" by Dana Reinhardt (Wendy Lamb Books/Random House)
5. "As Fast As Words Could Fly" by Pamela M. Tuck (Lee & Low Books)
6. "Losing It" by Erin Fry (Amazon Children's Publishing)
7. "Blue Bloods: The Graphic Novel" by Melissa de la Cruz (Hyperion)
8. "The Moon Is Broken!" by Monique B. Martin (Freret Media Group)
9. "A Child's Christmas in New England" by Robert Sullivan (Bunker Hill Publishing)
10. "Vote" by Gary Paulsen (Wendy Lamb Books/Random House)

To find more of Conversations Book Club's choices for all ages visit www.conversationsbookclub.com. 

Cyrus Webb Reveals Conversations' Top 50 Non-Fiction Titles of 2013

Conversations Book Club President Cyrus Webb is always looking for ways to inspire those that he meets, and when he reads a book that fits that bill he can't wait to share it. For this years top non-fiction reads, however, he ran into a wonderful problem: too many books to name!

"This has been one of the greatest years for books," Webb, 38, says.  "I've been a reader all my life, and this year I saw authors sharing themselves and telling stories in a way that I know is going to inspire others around the world."

For the Top 50 Non-Fiction titles Webb relied on his love of powerful biographies and autobiographies as well as books that were powerful motivating tools. It is his hope they will become fan favorites for readers and spark conversations wherever they go.

Conversations' Top 50 Non-Fiction Titles of 2013
   (Listed in no particular order)

1. "From Lemons to Lemonade" by Chicken Soup for the Soul (CSS Publishing)
2. "Always Look on the Bright Side" by Allen Klein (Viva Editions)
3. "What Are You Waiting For?" by Kristen Moeller (Viva Editions)
4. "The One Year Book of Amish Peace" by Tricia Goyer (Tyndale)
5. "Doc" by Dwight Gooden (New Harvest)
6. "Winning From Within" by Erica Ariel Fox (Harper Business)
7. "Life Check" by Robin Marvel (Marvelous Spirit Press)
8. "Imperfect Spirituality" by Polly Campbell (Viva Editions)
9. "Hillbilly Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus (New Harvest)
10. "Living a Life of Gratitude" by Sara Wiseman (Llewellyn Books)
11. "Not Quite Healed" by Cecil Murphey & Gary Roe (Kregel Publications)
12. "The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom" by Terrence J (HarperCollins)
13. "Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques" by Kathy Gruver (Infinity Publishing)
14. "Living and Dying in Brick City" by Sampson Davis (Spiegel & Grau)
15. "Blindsided by the Walking Dead" by IronE Singleton (Myriad Press)
16. "Miss Anne In Harlem" by Carla Kaplan (Harper Collins)
17. "Raising Dough" by Elizabeth U (Chelsea Green)
18. "Business Brilliant" by Lewis Schiff (Harper Business)
19. "Mr. Joe: Tales of a Haunted Life" by Joseph Barnett and Jane Congdon (Bettie Youngs Books)
20. "The Facebook Diet" by Gemini Adams (Live Consciously Publishing)
21. "Break Your Addiction to Conflict" by Nathan J. Snow (Snowday Press)
22. "The Smart Shopper Diabetes Cookbook" by Robyn Webb (American Diabetes Assoc)
23. "Get Back Up" by Sheryl Giesbrecht (Wheatmark)
24. "Walk In Their Shoes" by Jim Ziolkowski (Simon & Schuster)
25. "Common Sense in Uncommon Times" by Brian Crissey & Pamela Crissey (Granite Publishing)
26. "Mother Daughter Me" by Katie Hafner (Random House)
27. "Nothing In New England is New" by Rick Lupert (Ain't Got No Press)
28. "For Underdogs Only" by Kim G. Robinson (FUO)
29. "Mountain Air" by Holli Kenley (Loving Healing Press)
30. "After the Fall" by Craig Demartino (Kregel Publications)
31. "Personhood Revisited" by Howard W. Jones (Langdon Street Press)
32. "The Family" by David Laskin (Viking)
33. "Ditzabled Princess" by Jewel Kats (Marvelous Spirit Press)
34. "Long Journey Home" by Lucy Lipiner (iUniverse)
35. "What Then Must We Do?" by Gar Alperovitz (Chelsea Green Publishing)
36. "The Art of Waging Peace" by Paul K. Chappell (Prospecta Press)
37. "Records Truly Is My Middle Name" by John Records Landecker (Eckhartz Press)
38. "Great Love: The Mary Jo Copeland Story" by Michelle Peterson Hinck (Quixote Publications)
39. "The Power to Transform" by Chris Majer (Rodale Books)
40. "Silence Is Not Always Golden: A Poetic Revolution" by Joy Elan (Unknown)
41. "Billy Graham & Me" by Chicken Soup for the Soul (CSS Publishing)
42. "Love No Matter What" by Brenda Garrison (Thomas Nelson)
43. "Nothing Is Impossible" by Tom Oliver (McGraw-Hill Education)
44. "Diamond In the Dark" by Phyllis Hain (Bancroft Press)
45. "Black Caesar: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin" by Ron Chepesiuk (Strategic Media Books)
46. "Crafting Calm" by Maggie Oman Shannon (Viva Editions)
47. "Tasting Home" by Judith Newton (She Writes Press)
48. "Getting It Done" by Iris Dorreboom & Rudi De Graaf (Mill City Press)
49. "The Spark" by Kristine Barnett (Random House)
50. "Liberating Iraq" by Amir George (Strategic Media Books)

This list, along with Webb's Top 50 Fiction Titles of 2013 will appear in the Dec./Jan. issue of Conversations Magazine. To stay abreast of updates bookmark both www.conversationsbookclub.com and www.conversationsmag.com. CONVERSATIONS: Feeding your love of life!