So, Christmas is officially over, and, no, this is not an "obligatory" re-cap post. I won't bore you with the deets on how I spent it. I can sum it up in two words: food, family. That's all you need to know. You're welcome.
On to bigger and better news ...
My dear friend, Peter DeWolf, wrote a book! He calls it a novella, but if it is bound and published, then it is a book in my eyes.
The book is called #$@%ing Read Me! (yes, seriously, that is what it's called) and can be found on sale here*.
Now at first glance you're probably thinking, "Why would I read a book where the title is telling me to fucking read it?!"
And, that was my first thought too. In fact, I thought to myself, "He is lucky that he is my friend and I like-slash-respect him so much. I will fucking read your book, Peter. But not because your book told me to!"
So, why would you read it? Well, because it is telling you to, that's why! I mean, what author would have the balls that Mr. DeWolf has to name their book #$@%ing Read Me!
But in all honesty, this book is really great. I was able to read it in one sitting because I completely got caught up in the story line. I fell in love with the characters (yes, even the bat-shit crazy mother). You can also hear Peter's "voice" come through in this novel.
It's funny though because as I was reading, I kept fixating on the title and thinking, "But, why would he name his book that?" Still, I kept reading and reading (because the story was great ... I mentioned this already, yes?) and then the answer to why this was the name of the book came to me near the end of the book. And no I will not give it away. You'll just have to buy it and see for yourself.
So, go. Fucking read it. You'll be happy you did.
*Click the word "here".
8 comments:
That is an awesome title for a book!
always looking for a new book. this one sounds great. can't wait for mine to arrive!
Haha! Oh my god, I JUST realized, right now, two months after I read it the connection between the title and the story.
*Hangs head in shame.*
The title is what makes me want to read it.
Wish I'd thought of that title when I published my book!
I might just have to lift my "no new books until you read what you've got" ban for this one. :)
OMG. Probably the best book review ever. Love it.
And I may have to see about getting this book - chances of it being at my public library anytime soon are probably pretty slim.
I'm not going to say I will read the book because I do that all too often and it never happens. You did a good job with this review. More importantly though, is Peter on the cover with a Blue Jays hat on?
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