Trying to track down our book club book, Consider the Lobster by David Foster Wallace has consumed my morning. Since EBA, our gracious hostess, has chosen such a timely book, (given the authors recent death,) many other in-the-know readers have also jumped on the bandwagon. It has made trying to find the book quite a challenge. So, for all of you who haven't purchased or ordered the book yet-- don't bother checking with any of the Borders, Barnes and Noble, B. Dalton and Olson's book stores in a 50 mile radius. (RKR and I pretty much called everyone this morning.) And make sure to check with Amazon's shipping date of 1-3 weeks, I can't wait that long. If you haven't had a problem-- please tell me your secret.
4 comments:
Shoot I wasn't even paying attention but just looked up my order on amazon - it said it will ship September 26, 2008 - October 6, 2008. I can't wait that long either. Should we pick another book and then read Lobster for next month when our orders finally come in?
Yes, my first post!!! I went through amazon and ordered the audio book from Powells.com. I got an email from powells yesterday saying it has shipped. you might want to try that!
I may be able to track down an extra copy or two. I think I've given this book to almost every member of my family. I'll see who still has theirs and wouldn't mind lending it out.
I am so sorry getting the book has become such a hassle. :( I didn't even think about the possibility of a rush on the stores after DFW's death. Just goes to show what death does for an artist's career.
(Also my first blog post!!!!!)
Maybe my post was a little dramatic. When I want something-- I want it now! I am really looking forward to reading this book.
Post a Comment