David Baldacci: On the Web

David’s novel Deliver Us From Evil is among the most-requested books at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, according to an article titled “Library Matches Book to Reader Interest” in the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star.

David Baldacci makes an appearance with “Deliver Us From Evil,” a sequel to his book “The Whole Truth.” Mysterious ex-secret operative Shaw returns along with struggling journalist Katie James, this time to stop a terrible man whose actions could result in the deaths of millions.

David is mentioned in an op-ed column titled “Lawyers Write Novels But Accountants Don’t” in The Jakarta Post.

Your humble narrator, a novelist, was featured at a literary festival with Scott Turow, the lawyer who wrote Presumed Innocent. It got me thinking. Books from lawyers like him, John Grisham and David Baldacci fill the bestseller lists. But where are the accountants?

David’s participation in the Lenoir-Rhyne University 2010-201 Visiting Writers Series in mentioned in an article titled “Lenoir-Rhyne Announces Visiting Writers Lineup” in the Charlotte Observer.

An Evening with David Baldacci, 7 p.m. March 31, P.E. Monroe Auditorium. A book-signing will be from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Patrick Beaver Public Library. A trial and corporate attorney for nine years in Washington, D.C., Baldacci has published 19 adult novels, including “The Whole Truth,” “Divine Justice” and “True Blue.”

David’s contribution to the essay collection Thrillers: 100 Must Reads is mentioned in a Washington Post Book World review of the book.

Each of the chosen titles — one book per author — is accompanied by a brief biographical note, followed by a two- or three-page essay of reminiscence, analysis and appreciation by a member of ITW. Among the essayists are Lee Child, Sandra Brown, James Grady, R.L. Stine, David Baldacci, Katherine Neville and F. Paul Wilson.

David, who is a contributing editor, publishes an article titled “Changing Lives Through Books” in the July 11 issue of Parade magazine. The article is part of the magazine’s “What America Cares About” series.

People often ask me how I got into writing. I love to read, I always answer. When I opened a book, I opened a world of possibilities. Then, when I began writing, I created my own possibilities. But when you can’t comprehend what’s inside a book, most possibilities vanish.

David’s novel Deliver Us From Evil is reviewed in an article titled “Sparks Fly as Heroes Collide in Baldacci Territory” in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The plot speeds along and, true to Mr. Baldacci’s form, there are surprises along the way. His fans won’t be disappointed here. He has delivered what he’s promised.

David’s novel Wish You Well is reviewed in an article titled “Bestselling Baldacci Writes Unexpectedly Softhearted Novel” in the Mustang Daily, newspaper for California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.

New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci is known for his fast-paced, plot-based, legal thrillers. But from the first page of “Wish You Well,” it’s clear this will be an exception to the rule.

David’s upcoming appearance with John Grisham and Jodi Piccoult to benefit The Mark Twain House and Museum is mentioned in The Inside Track column in the Boston Herald.

Blockbusting scribes John Grisham, David Baldacci and Jodi Picoult will discuss their work and consider the legacy of Mark Twain at Foxwoods Resort & Casino’s “Between the Pages” event this fall that is part of the Mark Twain House & Museum’s 2010 Centennial Celebration.

David’s appearance in Bristol, Virginia, as part of the Bristol Public Library’s Discovery Series is detailed in an article titled “Fans Call Novelist David Baldacci Back to Southwest Virginia” in the Bristol Herald Courier.

Baldacci, whose 19 novels all have made The New York Times bestseller list, was in the Twin City for the Bristol Public Library’s Discovery Series. He spent almost 90 minutes entertaining more than 300 at the Paramount Center for the Arts with tales about his career, interactions with fans, promotional tours and then got serious to champion his fight against illiteracy.

David’s participation in a benefit for Knoxville Friends of Literacy is featured in an article titled “Best-selling Baldacci to Discuss Books and Travels” in the Knoxville News Sentinal.

Those who attend are asked to bring new and used books that will be donated to food banks across the country. Feeding Body and Mind is a foundation founded by Baldacci and his wife Michelle that makes books available to those in need of life’s basic necessities.