Delilah, St. Martin's Press Launch New National Book Club

"Home Front," Kristin Hannah's #1 New York Times bestselling novel, has been selected as the inaugural book club pick by famed radio personality, Delilah, Premiere's most listened-to-woman on U.S. radio.

An exciting new venture between the beloved "Oprah of Radio" and publisher St. Martin's Press, the national book club will launch on January 8, 2013 to coincide with the paperback release of "Home Front," and will feature an innovative multimedia format, including on-air discussions on Delilah's nationally-syndicated evening radio program, extensive online outreach and active engagement with fans and readers through a variety of social media platforms.

Of her new book club, Delilah says "The sensation of reading a great book, and being able to share it with friends, is one of those great connections in life.  I hear from so many listeners with the names and stories of books they've discovered and wanted to share. Starting our own book club in the New Year with 'Home Front' by Kristin Hannah is the perfect story to share with my listeners for all kinds of reasons."

Matthew Shear, executive vice-president and publisher at St. Martin's Press, adds, "I was thrilled to hear that Delilah wanted to start an on-air book club and even more excited when she chose Kristin Hannah's 'Home Front' as her debut selection. Both Delilah and Kristin have such strong connections to women, Delilah through her immense radio show and Kristin through her very emotional stories. It seems to me they are a perfect match."

"Home Front," the powerful story of a young family dealing with the emotional fallout of military deployment, was a #1 New York Times bestseller in hardcover and has been optioned for a feature film by 1492 Films, with Chris Columbus attached to direct.