The Lavin Agency Signs Chitra Divakaruni
Acclaimed Poet, Novelist and Diversity Speaker

Novelist and poet Chitra Divakaruni is now available for speaking engagements from The Lavin Agency. Her magical realism and fantastical novels have been acclaimed as both masterful art and powerful spiritual commentary. Her acclaimed works include Sister of My Heart and The Mistress of Spices.

Passionate, engaging and compelling, Chitra's talks and workshops cover topics ranging from the writer's craft to celebrating diversity. She brings a sense of occasion anywhere she goes and leaves her audiences spellbound by the power of her language and craft.

For more information, go to:

http://www.thelavinagency.com/college/chitradivakaruni.html

The Godfather Returns Gets Raves from Newsday's Liz Smith
Mark Winegardner's Sequel Due Out in November

Mark Winegardner's sequel to Mario Puzo's The Godfather is already getting rave reviews. Liz Smith, columnist for Newsday, writes that she couldn't put it down and spent two sleepless days tearing through it.

Sweeping from New York and Washington to Las Vegas and Cuba, The Godfather Returns is the spellbinding story of America's criminal underworld at mid-century and its intersection with the political, legal, and entertainment establishment. Even if you haven't read Puzo's The Godfather, The Godfather Returns stands on its own as a triumph--a tale about what we love, yearn for, and sometimes have reason to fear . . . family.

For more information about Mark Winegardner, go to:

http://www.thelavinagency.com/college/markwinegardner.html

To read the review, click here.

Here's what the event organizer for Eve Ensler's recent appearance at a major public lecture series had to say about her talk:

"FAB! She made us laugh, cry and most importantly, THINK. I loved her, the audience loved her and I picked up some new donors because of her. The bookstore sold ALL of the 66 books they brought and Eve signed every single one. It was a smashing start to our season."


For more information on booking Eve Ensler for your next event, contact The Lavin Agency at 1-800-762-4234 or email info@thelavinagency.com.

Augusten Burroughs' New Book Magical Thinking Now in Bookstores
One of America's Most Gifted Memoirists Releases New Collection of Essays

With his new collection of essays, Augusten Burroughs cements his place as one of America's best satirical writers. Hot on the heels of the phenomenal success of Dry, and Running With Scissors, comes his newest work, Magical Thinking. Touching on stories as varied as steroid use by gay men and his "murder" of a mouse in his bathtub, this new collection will delight his current readers and win new converts to the Burroughs fan club.

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James Fallows Comments on Bush's Lost Year
Atlantic Monthly Political Columnist Looks at Lost Opportunities in the War on Terror

October's Atlantic Monthly features James Fallows' most recent article on the Bush Administration's foreign policy record -- in particular relating to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the War on Terror. As we approach the Presidential election, Fallows' work, as always, makes for interesting reading.

For more information on James Fallows, visit our website:

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Click here to read James Fallows' Atlantic Monthly article.

Shadow Divers Story To Be Featured on 60 Minutes
Tune In On October 20th For An Amazing Adventure Tale

On October 20th 60 Minutes Wednesday will feature the story of the discovery and identification of the wreck of U-Boat 869. Chronicled in the bestselling book Shadow Divers, by Robert Kurson, this is one of the most amazing adventure tales of modern times. For more information on bringing Robert Kurson, and divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler to your next event, call us now at 1-800-265-4870, or click on the link below:

http://www.thelavinagency.com/college/shadowdivers.html