Examiner.com recently published an interview with The Almond Tree author, Michelle Cohen Corasanti. You can read the full interview below or click the image to download a PDF copy. ‘The Almond Tree’ Book Launch Party Interview: Author, Michelle Cohen Corasanti by Adena Geiger After meeting you briefly in person at the book signing, you mentioned it took […]
A 5 Star Review from Rebecca’s Reads
Having just finished reading “The Almond Tree” by new author Michelle Cohen Corasanti, I can honestly state that it is, without a doubt, one of the most riveting books I have read during the past several months. Corasanti takes a realistic premise and builds an interesting and highly believable story that only gets better as […]
The Almond Tree Book Launch Party
Last night The Almond Tree book launch party was held at New York City’s Casa la Femme restaurant in the West Village. We thank everyone who participated and are happy to share with you some of the evening’s best photos. (Photography by Moises de Pena)
Thank You For Attending The Booksigning
We want to say a big Thank You to everyone who came out to attend the book signing event at Barnes & Noble in New Hartford, CT on the 17th. It was a wonderful night and we had such great turnout that Michelle kept signing books well past the scheduled cutoff time. Here are some […]
Michelle Cohen Corasanti featured in Jewish Telegraph
A recent article in the Jewish Telegraph featured author Michelle Cohen Corasanti and profiled the history behind her decision to write The Almond Tree. You can read the full article below or click the image to download a PDF copy. Michelle uses appliance of science for tale of Palestinian brothers by Simon Yaffe Michelle Cohen […]
The Almond Tree: Reading and Discussion Events
Evolve Discovery Center Enrichment Programs invites you to join Michelle Cohen Corasanti at her home for a reading and discussion of her new book The Almond Tree. We hope you’ll join us for this unique opportunity to talk with the author and have all of your questions answered one on one. When: November 4, 2012 […]
Join Us For A Book Signing Event
Barnes & Noble will be hosting a book signing event for Michelle Cohen Corasanti’s debut novel, The Almond Tree this evening. You can meet the author and have your copy of the book autographed! WHEN: TONIGHT – Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:00 – 9:00pm WHERE: Barnes & Noble 4811 Commercial Drive, New Hartford, NY ADMISSION: […]
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