I have been waiting several days to tell you about my find of the week. This one is extra special, I mean really, really special. But first let me start this at the beginning. Yes, there's a story to tell, so pause a minute, grab a cup of coffee and come back. You know how long-winded I get.
The book I discovered is by Ben Tanzer, who I met last year at GoodReads. He sent me a invite to read his debut, Lucky Man. Some of you who have been long time viewers will remember him. To catch everyone else up, click here for my thoughts about his book. I totally love this guy's gifted voice. It's very unique, which is refreshing.
Lucky Man was published in March 15, 2007. I have been waiting and waiting for another book to be published. Whenever I'd check on him at MySpace, I'd see him with a copy of Lucky Man. I didn't want to rush the guy by sending inquiring messages, but I wanted to know when next book was coming out. I came so close a couple of time, but stopped myself. I think authors have enough pressure without harassing emails from me.
My patience has been rewarded. A few days back, I got an announcement on GoodReads about Ben Tanzer's new book.
His new book is titled Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine and here's a little bit about it.
Product Description
Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine takes place in an early nineties New York City and follows the romance between Jen and Geoff the novel's two main characters. It is a story about fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, the value of friends, the reason its best to go out for coffee on first dates and what exactly defines being on the rebound. The characters riff on their favorite books, channel Yoda and Bob Dylan, deal with siblings and try to make sense of a world that shouldn't be as confusing as it seems to be. They also seek greater self-awareness and debate why Dallas will always be superior to Knots Landing, even as they find love, lose it and find it again.
About the Author
Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine is the second novel from Chicago writer Ben Tanzer. His debut novel, Lucky Man, was published by Manx Media in March of 2007. Since the books release, Tanzer has become known for his inventive marketing and networking skills as well as his well-written debut. He blogs at This Blog Will Change Your Life, which is the centerpiece of his vast, albeit faux, media empire, and in March of 2008, he launched his own journal, This Zine Will Change Your Life, which combines literature with music and street art.
That's not all. I have more. When I get books in, I like to thumb through and read segments as well as check for hidden cards or letters. It's a good thing I did. I found a surprise. Take a look at the quote page.
To blow the photo up, I cut off the bottom half. This cut off Amy Guth's quote. Sorry about that.
Anyway, I'm glancing through and see J. Kaye's Book Blog. I went "Oh my--" and choked on my own spit. I had no idea. Talk about making my day! It's going to take days to come off cloud nine.
In the meantime, there will be more posts about this book. Coming up will be a review of Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine as well as an interview. As a special thanks to Ben Tanzer, there will be a two-book giveaway. One will be for Lucky Man and the other for Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine.
How to enter? Leave a comment here and comment on the upcoming post about Ben Tanzer's new book Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine. If you are new to the giveaways, click here for details.
Add your name again to the pot by blogging about this post. If you blog about this contest, be sure to do two things:
1 - When you blog about this post, include a link to this post on your blog.
2 - Leave a comment (URL) to the post where you commented. Give the DIRECT LINK TO YOUR POST in the comment section.
The drawings will be held September 20th.
And to Ben Tanzer, you have totally rocked my world! Thank you!!
30 comments:
AHHH! I was a "Lucky Woman" to win "Lucky Man" and I still haven't read it. That and many, many others that don't seem to make it into my hands as quickly as I would like. Being that I will have no challenge commitments in 2009, I plan on reading it then. :)
Well done! It's so exciting to see your quote on a book!
Lezlie
wow!! that is awesome to have your quote in a book!
http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/
OMG Yay! That's so exciting! I'll have to look into this author more, the description made it sound like something I would enjoy!
Well . . . how did I miss that bit of news!?! Sorry, J. Kaye. I read it all, but obviously it didn't sink in. Congrats on the quote! :) Woo Hoo!
p.s. j.kaye, you won a scarf over at my blog...It'll be in the mail this week :)
That's so awesome, congrats! It's not every day you get quoted in a major publication. =)
I'm looking forward to hearing more about this book, as well. It sounds interesting!
Joy ~ Thank you for chiming in! I couldn't remember who won THE LUCKY MAN. I so hope you get caught up in 2009. While you are moving away from challenges, I am thinking up more. I have one to post this coming week...maybe this weekend.
Lezlie ~ A total shock! I had no idea.
Naida ~ It so is. :)
Alea ~ I love the way Ben expresses himself on paper. It's beautiful to read.
LOL @ Joy! I am so glad I am not to only one who does that. :)
Naida ~ OMG! Are you serious? OMG! I can't stop saying that...lol! I don't have one. This is way cool! One more time - OMG!
Meghan ~ If you can't tell by this post and the comments, I love this guy. His voice is unique and I couldn't wait to see what he'd do in his next book. My gut feeling is he'll be the type of author that only gets better with time.
I agree with you, It's so great finding new authors I love- I rush out to read everything and then it feels like I have to wait so long for the next book. Congratulations on your quote- I am thrilled for you. I will post about this giveaway and upcoming author interview on my blog.
How wonderful for you! I can't imagine what a shock that would be - albeit a pleasant one. :) I haven't heard of this author before. I will have to add him to my list.
J. Kaye, how cool that you were quoted, and in relation to an author who you so clearly admire a great deal. I'm looking forward to the book review and interview!
Oh, that is exciting you were quotes and his second book sounds fabolous!!!
-Lauren
lauren51990 at aol dot com
www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
WAY cool, J.Kaye!!! I'd be on cloud 9, too! :D
Congrats!
How awesome is that?!?! Very cool, J.Kaye! This sounds like a great author and I will definitely be checking into his writing further!!
Way to go! I am impressed. I am happy for you. Enjoy your weekend.....Cindi
I know you had to be estatic to see your comment listed with your blog site!!
Yeah!!!! You won the scarf!!! you'll love that when the cold weather comes it's very pretty too!
I've never heard of this author glad you shared this sounds like something I would like to read !! I'll have to check him out Thanks and i'd love to be in the drawing:)
OK, you rock. You are now officially a blogging celebrity! I shall walk around saying that I knew her when...
Icedream ~ Can you believe waited until Friday to blog about this? It was killing me to keep quiet.
Alyce ~ I can't believe he didn't tell me. It was a total shock!
Shana ~ It is and something I never expected.
Shooting Stars Mag ~ Welcome to J. Kaye's Book Blog! So nice to see a new name. Hope you make this blog a regular stop!
MizB ~ Thank you. I am still in shock!
April ~ I have run across two or three authors that are so good. Because the author is self-published or with a small press, no one hears about them. So when I discover them, I promo the heck out of their book.
WindyCindy ~ Thank you! My weekend will be filled with activities with the kids as always. :)
Photoquest ~ This has been the best week. I won a book, scarf and this. Had to pinch myself a couple of times. :)
LOL @ jezebelsk!
how totally cool is that?!?!?!
Sounds like a fun book. I've never actually heard of this author before. Going to have to check him out now.
Oh, and CONGRATS on having your earlier review published in the book. How awesome to be quoted. :)
And I just want you to know how excited I am to see you so excited. I also want to thank you for all of the support and kind words, it is much appreciated.
They sound very interesting. Please enter me.
ayancey@dishmail.net
Another new author for me, thanks for the heads up!
I just blogged about this as well! You can find it here:
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2008/08/things-to-know-august-17-2008.html
-Lauren
Congrats on the quote! Sounds like an interesting book.
Yeah Ben! So glad you stopped by. I'll be posting more about you soon. :)
Ooh! You're very lucky! Congrats, you must be very happy!
faked_sugartone at hotmail.com
Congrats on the quote JK! That is so cool!
i'd like to entered
What a nice thing to have happen. And the fact that you saw it yourself before someone else, very exciting.Congatulations.
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