Back in May I blogged about Martha Well’s novel The Cloud Roads, a book that I enjoyed immensely. The sequel is now out, titled The Serpent Sea. But there’s a problem: In the world of traditional publishing the success of a book is usually determined by how well that book sells in its first month of release, and how well a book sells is strongly dependent on how many copies are sitting on bookstore shelves. The word is that Barnes & Noble, the last big chain bookstore, is carrying The Serpent Sea in only a limited number of stores. This is an utter shame, when the work of a great author is no longer out in public view. So some of us are getting the word out to let fans of The Cloud Roads know that the sequel is live! If you still read paper books, consider ordering The Serpent Sea from your local B&N. That way, the store’s book buyers will know they ought to have some copies on their shelves. It really does make a difference. I just started reading my copy (ebook). More soon.

Posted on: Friday, January 13th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Categories: Reading.