This weekend, while I was out at the book store, I had the desire to read something new. I wanted a new author, not necessarily a new writer, just new to me. A new voice, a new setting, something new.
So, as I am want to do when looking for many varied viewpoints, I hit up Twitter. And I got a few very good responses. Unfortunately, Twitter on a Blackberry is a stilted medium at best. I ended up grabbing a random book in addition to the one I came for.
As I’ve yet to crack open the second book I purchased, I cannot vouch for my ability to judge a book by it’s cover. But, I’d like to roll in to Barnes and Nobel next month with an idea of what I want to purchase.
To that end, I invite you to pitch me. Got a great book you want to tell someone about? Pitch me. Did you write one? Pitch it to me. Are you representing a client? Pitch them to me. Recently read something that was horribly overlooked for it’s pure genius? Pitch me.
The rules are simple:
- The book must currently be in print and available at a brick-and-mortar store.
- You only get two sentences, or 40 words to sell me. [edit] Title and author are not counted in this limit unless you use them in the pitch itself.
- Pitches must be listed here, as a comment, by Friday the 6th of February.
That’s it. I buy the book of the winning pitch. And if you think I’m kidding, I once used my blog to name a friend’s child.
The Good Fairies of New York by Martin Millar. So good it became my username.
Them: Adventures with Extremists by Jon Ronson. Funny and disturbing at the same time.
Interesting stuff so far. I think I need to make a point of clarification – title and author are not counted in the 40 word limit.
DMT: Spirit Molecule, by Rick Strassman.
Rick says we have a naturally occurring entheogen in our own brains, DMT, which can be triggered to produce ecstatic religious experiences under certain conditions. Well worth a read, will blow your mind, I hope.
To My Senses by Alexandrea Weis. A New Orleans love story that keeps your guessing with plenty of betrayal and intrigue surrounding the most memorable characters you will ever see put to paper. Plus some really hot sex scenes too!
Now that's a pitch!
A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. Paranoid Beta Male given the job of “death collector”. Hilarious (in the laugh out loud kinda way) and perfectly dark :)
I see The Best Family are Chris Moore fans. Both sound good.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. A book that different people take different things from. Excellent storytelling and narrative structure, blurred moral lines and moving.
I also second Christopher More, especially Lamb.
http://fake-barack.blogspot.com
Ah, good choice Mr. Fake President, but alas, a book I have already read.
It Hurts When I Poop! by Howard J. Bennett http://is.gd/hQWs
This book helped me through a bad stretch recently. It may be the inspiration you're looking for.
That's because your body is craving protein.
Feng Shui Assassin by Adrian Hall
A bloody tale of revenge and redemption with elements of urban fantasy and holistic methods of murder. Karma is a dish best served cold.
I picked up some twitter comment of yours and found this ace book pitch! Unfortunately, Feng Shui Assassin is only available in a bricks'n'mortar store on the Isle of Man (UK) but is available on Amazon (UK) and via smashwords (http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/165).
Like your site too! So gonna have a browse around :)
Cheers
Ady