So I'm sure you all followed the ALA book awards this year, right? How could you not, as there were some pretty great authors nominated. I'm definitely looking forward to reading What I Saw and How I Lied, but another nominee that sparked my interest was Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. I've read a bunch of her other books and I know for a fact that she's an amazing author.
So imagine my surprise, and ecstatic delight, when I walked into Barnes and Noble today and found Chains, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Wow. I know that B&N sometimes has some pretty great authors come and do signings, but none of them have ever been ones I've been super into.
Eek! My day has been made. Thankfully I had some money on me. I've GOT to read the book now. Thank you Barnes and Noble and thank you Laurie Halse Anderson for pretty much rocking my world. :)
Oh, and just a side note, is The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing appropriate for a ten-year-old boy? Theme/subject wise? I haven't read it yet and don't want to corrupt the poor kid as the little age thing says 14 and up.
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I am so jealous! Not very many authors come to Canada and when they do, they don't usually come to my city. Lucky you. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't help you with the second thing-I haven't read The Astonishing Life either.
I loved CHAINS. One of my favorite books of 2008. So good!
ReplyDeleteAs for ASTONISHING LIFE, I think it's too advanced for a 10 YO, personally. I have an 11 YO and he's definitely not ready for it.
Are you looking for a good book for a 10 YO?
THE FLOATING CIRCUS by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer is a historical novel that I LOVED, about a time in our history when there were circuses on big boats that traveled around. An orphan boy gets a job on one and meets all kinds of interesting folks and has various struggles. I think anyone age 10-100 would love it!
Yay! I haven't read CHains yet, but I'm writing my review right now for Wintergirls and I'm just remembering how awesome of a writer Laurie is. Lucky!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Great find!
ReplyDeleteOk, so I am either nuts or just tired. I thought I left a comment here earlier, but I guess not!
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have this book signed by Laurie! I wish I had your luck. Authors don't ever stop in my little bitty town or the surrounding cities.
Thanks for the advice Lisa! I'll just keep the book to read for myself. :P
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely consider The Floating Circus; it seems like a book he'd love! Thanks!
Yeah, I'm that behind on Christmas presents that I'm just figuring out what to get now...