I’m a bookaholic

Last Friday when Ian and I went to the bookstore I had only intended to go for one book, Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. My friend Karol told me it was her favorite book of last year, and everyone she’d talked to about it had loved it. That was motivation enough for me, and indeed even the cashier at Barnes and Noble took a look at the book, clutched it to her chest, and professed her love. I’m super psyched to start reading it, but of course as we’re walking to the cash register Ian says, “Oh wait, isn’t that a new book by your favorite author?” He was referring to Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult, who is hands-down one of my favorite authors. I was introduced to her work when I read The Pact in high school. I love the way she weaves words together, bridges tough topics, and leaves you both satisfied and wanting to read more. I’ve read almost all of her books, and I had the chance to meet her a year or two ago.

Picoult was doing a signing up in Pasadena, so I grabbed a few copies of my favorite books to get them autographed for my mom and I. While I was waiting in line I kept trying to think of cool things to say. Most people probably get all star-struck over actual movie stars, but no – for me it’s all things literary. And when I finally got to meet her what did I say? “You’re like the rock star of books.” Hahaha. Cringe-worthy, but oh well. Let’s hope one day I too can be working on published novel # 16. Check back Friday for a review of Handle With Care.

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