Debi, from Nothing of Importance, is hosting a mini challenge for the month of May. It’s called Write A Post About A Book You’re Coveting (my words) and post about it here.
At first I was thinking, “A post? On a book? Is that girl crazy (in a good way)? I’m coveting as many books as I am the number of chocolates in a pound of Fannie Mays!”
But, it just so happens that Amazon.com emailed me with a book I’m coveting as we speak: The Stationmaster. Check this out:
Product Description
L to R (Western Style). To face the future, sometimes you need a little help from the past…An aging railway man facing the closure of his station and the sorrows of his past meets a mysterious young girl who brings an unexpected warmth to the old man’s cold and empty days.A man who has seen the rough side of life finds comfort in the memory of a wife he never knew.A husband and wife struggle to recapture the love they once shared by visiting the movie theater where they met as children. And more…In these eight short stories by award-winning author Jiro Asada, flawed characters haunted by loss find love, reconciliation and redemption in the most unexpected places.
About the Author
Jiro Asada is the author of numerous popular novels, stories, and story lines for graphic novels. Many of his works have been made into films, TV dramas, and plays. His collection Poppoya (The Station Master) won the prestigious Naoki Award for popular fiction in 1997. The title story, originally published in 1995, was made into an extremely popular film in 1999.
Alas, my coveting turned into purchasing. But, all is not lost! Behold one of the prizes for the Japanese Literature Challenge 3 coming in July, along with a myriad of other various prizes I have stored away…
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)
This is a book worthy of covetous thoughts, but the sounds of it. I can’t wait to hear about it! By the way, Bellezza, I received Savvy today in the mail. Thank you, thank you, thank you! As soon as we wrap up 39 Clues, that will be next on our list!
Is coveting books as bad as coveting your neighbor’s ass (not to be confused with your neighbor’s posterior, of course)?
Bellezza,
I found a photo you must see:
http://insertsnappyname.aminus3.com/image/2009-05-11.html
Hope you can view this (sometimes I have trouble opening Animus3 pages with a link).
I try to delete those Amazon posts without loading the pictures. They’re dangerous!!!
Sandy, I’m so glad Savvy came in the mail! I hope you and your kids get the thrill out of it that I did. And be prepared to want to paint your ceilings.
Magical Mystical Teacher, trust you to find a pun in there somewhere!
Bookfool, what, that sign didn’t give me any credit?! Oh, because I’m just starting to obey it yesterday, that must be why. I loved it, and I’m making it my new wallpaper. Thanks for thinking of me! Also, I must follow suit and delete Amazon’s best intentions (for their profit).
Sounds like a good one, and I love the cover…in fact I’ve often bought books for the Art cover…lol
Lorraine, I must confess I was drawn in by the cover, too. Let’s hope the stories can hold up to the artistic talent of the illustrator!
lol. I did my post on books that weren’t out yet, so I have to wait to buy them. haha Looks like a good book, though! I hope you enjoy it!
Kailana, that was smart! It gives you time to save up a little bit.
This looks great! Now it’s on my list!
Vasilly, I’m glad it looks good to you, too! We’ll have to talk about it once we read it.
That does sound really good. I liked the idea of the mini-challenge so I just posted my own about a book I am coveting!