So many authors and publishers have donated autographed books for the Annual Book 'Em Event that we are rapidly accumulating the largest number of autographed books in the world!

Be sure to join us at the next Book 'Em, scheduled for October 14, 2006, where all of these books will be on sale.

The proceeds from all of these books go toward increasing public awareness of the link between high illiteracy rates and high crime rates, increasing literacy, and reducing crime.

We owe a debt of gratitude to the wonderful folks at Townsend Press, headed by John Langan, who donated 2,500 books in their Bluefield series for Book 'Em literacy projects.

These books will be distributed to needy children in Virginia and North Carolina and will be used to help establish a love for reading.

Check back as we put this literacy campaign into motion. We'll be posting success stories and information here!

The great folks at Townsend Press (above) donated the following books:

Lost and Found
A Matter of Trust
Secrets in the Shadows
Someone to Love Me
The Bully
The Gun
Until We Meet Again
Blood is Thicker
Brothers in Arms
Summer of Secrets

Many thanks to author Kally Jo Surbeck, President of the Colorado Romance Writers, for all the autographed books and CD's she donated for Book 'Em 2005:

She Blinded Me with Science Fiction by Kally Jo Surbeck

Within the Shadow of Stone and The Season of Gold by Sheri L. McGathy

Charming the Snake by Mary Janice Davidson, Camille Anthony, and Melissa Schroeder

Heart Mate, Heart Thief, Heart Duel, and Heart Choice, all by Robin D. Owens

Intrigue: Bodyguard Rescue by Donna Young

Love Inspired by Carol Steward

A Place for Your Heart, Honor's Reward, and A Worth to Behold, all by Patricia DeGroot

For the Love of... audio CD's by Kally Jo Surbeck

Animal Attraction audio CD's by Jazz Raven, Sandy Lynn, and Brit Blaise 

Better Be Write Publishing generously donated the following books for the 2005 Book 'Em Event:

Deadly Duplicates by Margaret Lenois

Cremator's Revenge by Margaret Lenois

Silver Tales Book One by Marjaree Mayne and Friends

Pearls of Wisdom: Surviving Against All Odds by Marie Davis and Survivors