American Book Fest has just awarded Outside In with the 2014 International Book Award for Best Literary Fiction.
See the complete list of winners for all genres in their press release. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Google+ for more info and the latest updates.
Check out Cupcakes Book Cupboard’s review of Outside In. “You will not want to say goodbye to him, but Cooper knows how to end Brad’s story. The best writers don’t give readers what they want, they give readers what they need.”
Cupcake’s Book Cupboard is a book blog by a high school English teacher and self-admitted book nerd. Subscribe via email to follow the blog or like her on Facebook to get the latest posts as she discovers books, books, and more books.
Looked out the window, the other day.
Saw my life passing away.
Confused, didn’t know what to say.
Just lost, couldn’t find my way.
Found hope in the smile of a child.
Told me to go on and so I tried.
Looked within, deep down inside.
From myself, I could no longer hide.
You’ll be there…someday.
You’re on your path.You’ll find your way.
Yesterday’s gone; tomorrow will come.
Just remember where you came from.
The journey is lonely, and it’s long.
Keep your focus and you’ll be strong.
Trust your heart, you can’t be wrong.
Find your meaning, sing your song.
Check out Brooke Blogs review of Outside In. “The book manages to be funny, entertaining, heartwarming and honest all at the same time.”
Brooke Blogs focuses on living, laughing, and loving. She blogs about her life as a mother to two girls and posts reviews of products, books, and services. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to stay updated on her blog.
An animated book trailer, produced by Trubelo Development and created by Bread n’ Beyond, has been released to showcase the story of Outside In.
The trailer introduces Brad and tells the story of why he left St. Louis, who he meets on Put-in Bay, and the mayhem he encounters. Watch it on YouTube and remember to please share it with friends to help spread the word.
Check out Literally Jen’s review of Outside In. “I love it when a book comes along like Doug Cooper’s Outside In that really makes a reader think. The book deals with situations and circumstances that I have no experience with in my own life, and yet I still found myself relating to many of Cooper’s protagonist’s thoughts.”
Literally Jen has been blogging since 2009. Books, movies, and live theatre are her favorite forms of entertainment. Follow her on Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for her latest reviews.
Check out Luxury Reading’s review of Outside In. “Doug Cooper’s debut novel is definitely a fun and often jaw-dropping book that also made me stop and ponder how easy it can be for any of us to be in Brad’s place.”
The ultimate luxury for Vera, the writer of Luxury Reading, is curling up with a good book and a warm blanket. The next best thing is reviewing books and sharing them with others. For her latest reviews, follow her on Facebook or Twitter.
Check out Patricia’s review of Outside In on Patricia’s Wisdom. “The book is smart and quite the read and if I were still teaching Psychology in college, I would add this book to the list and would get to teach all the big concepts and words in a great lecture about coming of age in America, why maturity is so delayed, and how when the Inherited Wealth rules our world we will have a new cultural dilemma to contend with; this is an important read.”
Patricia has a Master’s degree in Adult Education and Counseling and is an Ordained Minister in the United Church of Christ and has served as Campus Minister for United Ministries in Higher Education at the Evergreen State College in Washington State and also in Parish Ministry and with a local Counseling Agency. She has led many workshops on communications, planning, and problem-solving for individuals, couples, teens, businesses and government agencies.
Follow her mission to help individuals create positive life change on her website.
Check out fellow Ohioan Mandy’s review of Outside In on Knowing the Difference. “Sometimes you have to experience things you might not have ever experienced; in the end you’ll be better for having had those experiences. Outside In is a quick, engaging read I thoroughly enjoyed and I bet you would as well!”
Knowing the Difference is Mandy’s blog, which is a compilation of her life including current thoughts and experiences, self reflections, favorite childhood memories, hopes for the future and everything in between. Follow her on Twitter to stay updated on her adventures.
Check out A Chick Who Reads review of Outside In. “Thanks Mr. Cooper, after Googling this lakeside town, I’ve decided that some day I must road trip there just to see Ohio’s Perry Monument.” Such a bonus to open up another part of the world to someone.
Join the fun by subscribing to her reviews on her website or follow her on Facebook or on Twitter.
Subscribe to the ByCoop Scoop mailing list and receive all news and offers.
We use cookies to ensure the best experience. Your use confirms you like cookies too...nom, nom, nom.
AcceptPrivacy Policy