I have two books sitting on my desk at work. Thirteen Reasons Why, because it’s soon to be signed by the author, and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, because my boss wanted my opinion of the book (which I haven’t read yet). Since I read the ARC of Thirteen Reasons Why quite a while ago, I’ve never really paid any attention to the cover of the book (even though it’s been sitting on my desk for the past week). Until I happened to glance at it and noticed the quote on the cover: “A mystery, eulogy, and ceremony.” –Sherman Alexie, best selling author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian.
What are the chances? And I feel like Sherman Alexie just sent me a message that his book really should be moved to the top of the TBR pile.
I had that same experience when a book I picked up was endorsed by Katherine Dunn right after I had read Geek Love! It’s surely a sign… and I so want to read the PT Indian book (will it be going into your closet when you’ve finished?!)
I used to always ignore cover quotes on books. It just peeved me sometimes to see a line from a big-time media review that really didn’t provide anything more than repetitive one-liners.
Example:
“King at his Best…A Winner!”
“Horror at an unflagging pace…scary!”
“Vintage King…Breath-taking…awesome!”
“Terrific!”
“Hits the jugular…King’s most disturbing horror yet!”
Those were from 5 random King novels I just grabbed off the shelf above my desk. All cover quotes from the NYTimes. And all completely interchangeable, it doesn’t even matter what the titles are because I would almost guarantee that every King novel has a quote identical to these.
But now I do pay attention to the quotes because I’m seeing more and more authors and even bloggers being quoted on book covers and that simply rocks!!
Lol! This is quite a strog message! I read Thirteen Reasons Why after reading your review.. you sent me your ARC, remember? It was such a good book. Looking forward to your review of “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian”.. It sounds interesting!
That is strange-definitely a message there Jill.
O_o Odd indeed! Want to hear something even more weird? Just last night I took Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian of of my TBR shelf to read for the read-a-thon. It has been sitting there for a year and a half, but I felt a sudden urge to read it last night O_o
pfffft, coincidence. total sign from God.
I think the universe is trying to tell you something Softdrink: Read Alexie’s book or he will haunt you till the end of your days…
= )
Yep. That’s a sign.
Yes, it’s a sign!! Did you bring the book home for the weekend, or is it still sitting on your desk at work!?
Care – unfortunately no, it won’t go into the closet…I have to return it to its owner
Jo – !!!!!
Ramya – oh, I’m glad you reminded me, because I was just wondering who read the ARC after me. Me memory is crap.
Dar, saveophelia, and JS – and I’m definitely listening to the message!
Chris – cue Twilight Zone music. :-O Now you really have to read it!
Ti – now if I could just figure out how to get a subliminal message to you to buy World Made by Hand.
Dawn – LOL…yes, it is now sitting on my desk here at home.
I always act on signs like that!