Cruise Ware II
Well, one of my book decisions was taken out of my hands yesterday. Spouse suggested I read aloud to youngest daughter during the 9-10 hour drive down to and back from Norfolk, entertaining her and the other passengers.* So, we went over the list of books, determining what was appropriate for a pre-teen girl and a senior citizen. Luckily, youngest daughter enjoys some genre fiction and isn't against a good scare. I read the first pages of Four and Twenty Blackbirds to her after her softball game last night** and she gave it the stamp of approval.
If you take American Gods out of the mix (and offering it as a choice in the poll made the whole process a bit of a no-brainer, as it easily won), the first Eden Moore book by cmpriest made a good showing. Depending on the reaction I get after the first hour or two, I might have to pull out On Stranger Tides as backup. Which means my carry on bag is going to seem quite heavy. May need to switch from the computer bag to the big blue monster I received during World Fantasy registration last year.
* -- My father-in-law apparently likes the sound of my voice when I read aloud. Perhaps a second career waits in the wings?
** -- Her team played for the championship last night. They lost, 13-10, but she made a good showing, coming in to pitch in relief and recording 4-6 strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings. Some of her pitches were "smoking" if you listened to other parents in the stands. :-)
If you take American Gods out of the mix (and offering it as a choice in the poll made the whole process a bit of a no-brainer, as it easily won), the first Eden Moore book by cmpriest made a good showing. Depending on the reaction I get after the first hour or two, I might have to pull out On Stranger Tides as backup. Which means my carry on bag is going to seem quite heavy. May need to switch from the computer bag to the big blue monster I received during World Fantasy registration last year.
* -- My father-in-law apparently likes the sound of my voice when I read aloud. Perhaps a second career waits in the wings?
** -- Her team played for the championship last night. They lost, 13-10, but she made a good showing, coming in to pitch in relief and recording 4-6 strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings. Some of her pitches were "smoking" if you listened to other parents in the stands. :-)