Superpowers, Boylston (Boston) Borders

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Superpowers, Boylston (Boston) Borders
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Photo of the novel in the wild courtesy of Ms. Celia. PLEASE DO NOT STARTLE THE PAGES.

So, yup. Today is the day. I have been, frankly, nothing but anxiety for the past few weeks, but today I am feeling pretty Zen about this whole thing. It's not, after all, as though I have a lot of control over what happens from here. (Although I know that my Dad is going around to every bookstore in the area and facing it out. You rock, Dad.) All I'll say is, the first couple of weeks' sales are crucial, so if you're thinking about maybe buying the book at some point, maybe you could think about buying it like, now. Just a thought :-)

A couple of links: Niall gives the book the sort of thoughtful review that makes all of this worthwhile; Annalee at io9 gives the book a shout-out. Also, apparently the book got a major plug in the magazine PiQ which I have never seen but which I love.

A reminder, too, about the reading on Thursday at Dreamhaven: 7:30, 912 West Lake Street in Minneapolis, be there or miss it. Here's the bio I gave them:

David's secret identity is known only to the Saint Paul Curling Club, the Shadow Hanseatic League, and a hyperintelligent squirrel named Chester. Because of the need for secrecy he hand-washes his costumes, and fights crime only when it is convenient. Authorities estimate that his short stories have caused as much crime as they have prevented, and do not recommend tugging on his cape.

Go on now, little book. Make me proud.

Comments

[carnwrite.livejournal.com]

No, haven't read Invincible. I've seen some ads for it, though. What's the gist?

[janradder.livejournal.com]

It's a fairly straightforward super hero story but what it does well, and what really separates it from other super hero comics is that it brings you back to what was fun about comic books. It's well written, funny, has major story arcs that are pulled out of what you thought was a little aside or a one shot deal (only to reappear as a major plot issues and issues later), and it's just really fun. It's about a kid who's father is a super hero and, discovers that as he's reached his late teens, he's gotten those powers as well (flight, super strength, invulnerability). I just really like it a lot. You look at it and think, "Oh, another super hero book," but once you start reading it, it really draws you in. If you have the cash, it's worth checking out a trade or two (I got it at the library which is where I get everything nowadays).