January 22, 2012 A Pool for Elvis

[Sundae]

I'm sure this featured in a Neil Gaiman short story.

[CaliforniaMama]

Originally Posted by Sundae

I'm sure this featured in a Neil Gaiman short story.

The mystical universe is at work today. I haven't had a chance to look at this thread until now. On a quirk, I searched the above author, as he was unknown to me. Up comes his blog.

Today's blog entry is about the three authors that most influenced him. The first is one of my faves, the second one of hubby's faves.

This, of course, has piqued my interest. Can you suggest a good first read?

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaMama

Can you suggest a good first read?

His short stories (Smoke and Mirrors), or one of his novellas (Stardust, Neverwhere). I have all three in a single volume and it makes for a great taster.

He also writes children's books - Coraline and The Graveyard Book are whimsical tales with some meat on the bones.

Full novel American Gods is classic Gaiman.

As you can see, I am too much of a fan to recommend one over another.
There's plenty out there to make your way through if you decide to commit.

[Pete Zicato]

I've read The Graveyard Book. Mrs. Z got it free at some event. It's a good story. Definitely targeted at young readers, but if you take it in that vein...