TODAY Show Reveals New Book Club Pick

NBC's TODAY announced Under the Wide and Starry Sky by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Horan as its latest pick for the TODAY Book Club. NBC's Natalie Morales will host the third TODAY Book Club Google+ Hangout with the author on Thursday, February 27th at 11 a.m. ET

Horan, author of the bestseller Loving Frank, discussed her much-anticipated new novel with Morales, telling her, "I feel a responsibility to the real people." The interview aired on TODAY this morning and can be viewed at http://on.today.com/1cYLn2Z.

Under the Wide and Starry Sky chronicles the extraordinary love story of Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his tempestuous American wife, Fanny Osbourne. The novel is published by Ballantine Books and was released in the U.S. on January 21st.

Horan will join Morales on Thursday, February 27th for the TODAY Book Club Google+ Hangout. TODAY Book Club members will have the chance to connect directly with Horan about her long-awaited second book during the Google+ Hangout. Readers can go to TODAY.com/BookClub now to sign up for the Google+ Hangout and the TODAY Book Club newsletter to keep up with the club community. In addition, members can read an excerpt of Under the Wide and Starry Sky on TODAY.com, as well as find the latest author and book news, must-read lists, giveaways and more.

The TODAY Book Club is a unique discussion series that connects book lovers with engaging reads. The book club meets regularly using Google+ Hangouts, where members can interact with the TODAY team, the featured author and other avid readers and fans. All TODAY fans are invited to participate and will be able to sign up for these special discussions upon each announcement of a new book selection. TODAY Book Club discussions will be archived and available to replay on demand at TODAY.com/BookClub

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