James Patterson is one of my favorites and how honored to be able to chat with him, have him read an excerpt from his new book and hear his thoughts on books, getting kids to actually love reading and his New England roots! Enjoy the interview, I wish we had more time!

Holmes, Marple and Poe now available by James Patterson and Brian SittsTaken from James Patterson:Brendan Holmes—The Brain: Identifies suspects via deduction and logic. Margaret Marple—The Eyes: Possesses powers of observation too often underestimated. Auguste Poe—The Muscle: Chases down every lead no matter how dangerous or dark. The agency’s daring methodology and headline-making solves attract the attention of NYPD Detective Helene Grey. Her solo investigation into her three unknowable competitors rivals the best mysteries of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Edgar Allan Poe.