Saturday ended up being a bit crazy, so I wasn’t able to make my book donation until today. When I told the spawn where I was going and why, he wanted to come along and make a donation of his own. On the way, we talked about what book he planned to share. His immediate, emphatic answer was Ender’s Game. All discussions about the very disappointing movie aside, he explained that it was the first book that went into him as more than words. I know just what he means.
At the book store, I was suddenly faced with an unexpected dilemma:
Holy cheese! Which one do I choose?
So many editions! Too many choices! I was at it for a while, but I eventually settled on a winner.
With Tolkien’s original illustrations.
Although this one was a major temptation and made me think right away of Obscura and Servetus both.
You can breathe easy tonight, kids.
While I was taking a year and a day flipping through all of the editions, weighing the merits of each, trying to make the difficult decision, I was approached by a very friendly couple who asked me excitedly if I was a big sci-fi/ fantasy fan, because they loved reading so much and just didn’t come across enough women readers of the genres. We had an enthusiastic conversation about books, and reading, and books on Kindle, and books as movies, and books for young readers. I told them what I was doing and got their joyful thumbs-up. At the end, the woman asked for my name so she could look for my books when I’m published. I gave her my card (and my inner five-year-old gigglesnorts every time I do that. So author. Such grownup. Wow.)
But then it was time to make our donations. The spawn found the edition he wanted (don’t mind the teenager face):
He flatly refused to donate any edition with the movie poster cover. Can’t say I disagree.
Because apparently my local library has weirdly severe and restrictive donation policies, I elected to make our donation at Half Price Books. It was a good choice. They are proudly, prominently displaying their project.
Right at the front of the store.
So excited for some child to read you!
Godspeed, beloved words! May you find your home in a willing heart!
Autistic Wordpainter 