I heard these two book reviewers on the radio discussing their must-read list for the summer book season ... that time of year when readers look forward to beach books with as much anticipation as movie buffs do the big cinema blockbusters. I know I do ... there's nothing like getting lost in a good read while sitting in a beach chair with waves gently lapping at your feet.
Well, if there is something as good, it'd be having your latest tome on those lists of warm-weather escapes, but I listened intently and lo, my latest little bon mot was not mentioned. How could they have overlooked such a gripping read?
All right, maybe it doesn't have a catchy title (read Diary of a Narcissistic Bloodsucker below) ... and I suppose the cover is not as imaginative as possible ... okay, there isn't a brand name author on that cover ... but is does have a cast of thousands and it is the funniest, saddest, most intriguing thrill-fest ever written.
Maybe next year ...
Forget the TV shows (for now). I'd just be thrilled to see someone sitting in an airport reading my book. I'd probably get arrested for trying to hug them.
ReplyDeleteHelen, I hear ya ... if I spotted someone who wasn't a friend or family member reading one of my books I'd probably I'd probably break down sobbing ... I'm very emotional, you know.
ReplyDeleteWell, Christopher, I guess that means I hope to see you crying in the airport some day.
ReplyDeleteHelen, I get weepy just thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteYou always make me laugh, Christopher.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Helen ... although, what I usually hear is, "Don't make me laugh, Hudson."
ReplyDeleteThat's better than: "Don't make me shoot, Hudson."
ReplyDeleteTha's all right - I doubt my book was on the list, either!
ReplyDeleteHelen, actually, I've heard that too.
ReplyDeleteAlex, I mean, what's a guy gotta do?
Those lists are kinda hard to crack - but we keep hoping!! :)
ReplyDeleteJemi, yes we do ... but I wonder if a little bribing might help, too?
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