Had a great time at the Long Island Library Conference this morning where I was the keynote speaker. You couldn't have asked for a better audience - about 700 book-lovers otherwise known as librarians. They kindly laughed at my jokes and kept the egg-throwing and hissing to a minimum. It was a blast.
Afterward, when I'd gotten into my car and checked my email, my editor informed me of another distinction from Booklist! Crossing was chosen as a Top Ten First Crime Novel! I think the coolest thing about this distinction is being lumped in with Paul McEuen for his novel, Spiral. I just finished reading it and it was tres awesome. It certainly helped that McEuen - a Cornell professor - gave lots of detailed description about Ithaca in general and the Cornell campus in particular. It was, as the Japanese say, natsukashi.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Long Island Library Conference and more recognition from Booklist!
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Andrew, thanks for the shout-out! I'm going to pick up your book ASAP! Paul
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paul! I've been recommending your book like crazy to those around, quoting from that amazing Booklist review: "the most gripping and engrossing thriller this reviewer has ever read in almost 50 years of thriller reading."
ReplyDeleteYou gave a great talk at the Long Island Library Conference. The only "awful" part was hearing about the real events that you drew inspiration from for "The Crossing." I wish things like that only happened in books...but I guess it wouldn't be so interesting if there wasn't that glimmer of reality...
ReplyDeleteMy son and I enjoyed meeting you at the conference. I'm still waiting for him to finish the book so we can discuss it! I'm looking forward to starting the trilogy next year. Meanwhile, I will recommend "The Crossing" to other readers every chance I get.
Thanks Sheri! It was nice meeting you as well!
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