Research day at Barnes and Noble
27 May 2010
I’m a sucker for books, as are most writers I meet.
Last week, I thought to myself, “Wouldn’t it be great to go to Barnes and Noble, buy coffee, and browse the teen section all morning long?” I wouldn’t buy anything of course—other than coffee. This would be strictly research.
Um, yeah right.
I walked out with three books. They were narrowed down from a very large stack that I desperately wanted to buy.
Here are the winners and why I chose them:
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler
I’ve wanted to read this book for a couple years now, and there it was sitting on the shelf, baiting me with it’s $8.99 price tag. You know it’s a fabulous title because I’ve never once repeated it to someone without them smiling. The cashier at B&N said she wants a blow-up of the cover to put in her bathroom as a joke.
Ophelia by Lisa Klein
This is, as you might guess from the title, is a YA retelling of Hamlet from Ophelia’s point of view. I’ve always felt really bad for Ophelia, so I’m interested to see the author’s take on this. Also, the cover is beautiful.
Evermore by Alyson Noёl
This book reached #1 on the NY Times Bestseller list. And I don’t know if it was #1 at the time, but I know it was on the list before it even released. Not to brag, but I know Alyson.
Okay, so I don’t know her, but we’re on a young adult writers loop together. Anyway. Lots of good buzz about this book, and I’m eager to read it.
If I had a bookstore with a coffee shop in it around here, I would so be scheduling one of those mornings!
Posted by Roseanna White on 27 May 2010