So I'm starting a new feature called Retro Fridays, in which each Friday I'll be reviewing a book from the past. This will generally be an old favorite, an under-the-radar book I think deserves more attention, something woefully out of print, etc. In this way I hope to be able to spend a little precious blog-time discussing a few reads that are *gasp* Not Brand New. They will also come from a slightly wider variety of genres and perhaps give us a chance to talk about reading influences, reader's nostalgia, and other topics near and dear to my heart. First review will be up tomorrow. Hope you enjoy!
It seems a long time ago now that I first read Shiver -- the first book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy. But looking back I started it on the plane ride to BEA and finished it there in the conference center, fingers gripping the cover tightly, while sitting on the floor in one of the many autograph lines. And now it's May again and BEA is right around the corner and I emerge from my recent and nasty reading slump stupor to find a copy of Linger sitting in my mailbox like a glove thrown down in the dirt. "I will be the one to pull you out," it whispers to me slyly. "Just open me up and take a sip. I promise--one sip is all it will take." And I look at it with fear and longing written all over my face. "You promise?" I ask intently. "Because it's been a long walk in the cold and I'm not sure I can take another disappointment." "Just open me up," it says, confidence written all over its cover. And so I do. And everythin
Ooo I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteMajor kudos on the Goonie pic!
When you precede it with The Goonies, I am game!
ReplyDeleteGood idea, I may have to steal it. =)
ReplyDeleteJuju, Goonies never say die!
ReplyDeleteKMont, grin. Excellent...
Kath, lol. We can start a Retro Fridays trend! :)
Love this idea! Do you ever read Patti Abbott's blog? She does a Friday's Forgotten Books post. With links to other bloggers who join in. Always very interesting.
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Ha ha, that photo brought back a lot of memories!
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea! I cannot wait for the first entry :)
ReplyDeleteAnd ditto on all the Goonies love!
Barrie, I did not know. Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to check her posts out.
ReplyDeleteKristi, amazing isn't it? lol.
Thea, thanks! Nothing not to love about the Goonies.