Yay, a new Marshall Karp book! I got hooked on his books after reading your review of The Rabbit Factory. I didn't realize his new book was coming out this month so now I'll probably have to wait awhile to get it at the library.

I wrote a review of Steve Luxenberg's Annie's Ghosts and he found my site. We're not exactly hanging out in NYC, but we are facebook friends now. :p I think he's a great writer, but I feel extra supportive of his books because he's been so nice to me. He gave me a signed copy to give away on my site. Speaking of which, I hope I get chosen for the signed copy of Marshall's book!

I read The Rabbit Factory on your recommendation and really enjoyed it. Even emailed Marshall to tell him you told me to read it and it was great. He wrote back to say that *you* are great. :)

I'd love to read more by him. I searched our library, but The Rabbit Factory was the only book of his they had.

Always reading you, not so often commenting these days bit today feels like my lucky day...pick me! pick me!

I just picked up his first two novels earlier this week to add to my summer reading pile.....if those are as good as you led me to believe they are, then hopefully I will pick up the 3rd before the end of the month.

It is very important to support good people....who wants to support an evil jackass? It is also good when you can place a face to something you support, makes you feel connected to something real.

I have his books on my Amazon list but that list is VERY long. I would love to read one of his books!

I'm just reading Flipping Out now! Great book. I love Lomax and Biggs. I can't wait to read the new one. And thank YOU for introducing Marshall Karp to me! I doubt I would have found him if it weren't for your posts. I now recommend him to anyone who asks me what I read.
Love him!

I've been on the library waiting list for Cut, Paste, Kill since March - I'm number 2 so hopefully I'll be reading it very soon! Would love to win a copy though. I've loved all of the Lomax & Biggs books!

I picked up the Rabbit Factory because of your review and its in actually next in my reading pile! I love to read and love it when I get hooked up with a consistently good author! Thanks for the tips!

Happy Wednesday!

A murder mystery about a scrapbooker? This crafty girl wants in on that! :)

I too got and read Rabbit Factory on your recommendation. And I too liked it very much.

I think it's wonderful (and typical, based on my now year-long reading of your site) that you like to do nice things for people you think are good. And, in this case, we benefit too, in that we hear about books we might enjoy.

I'd love to be picked, but am not commenting specifically for that. I just wanted to say your blog is one of the only ones I *consistently* turn to.

I get to hang out with a published author all the time. But then she is my wife..:) I think supporting good people in anything they do is extremely important. Be it writers ( One of my wife's writing group got there books published - www.lisabork.com ) or just friends doing something they really want to do ( He quit his job to hike the Pacific Crest trail from Mexico to Canada).

I started reading Marshall Karp's books before I found your website but I am definitely hooked and oh so jealous that you have met him and are now friends. Book was pre ordered on Amazon and my wife and I are fighting over who gets to read it first..:)

Ah, what the hey, put my name in for the draw. :)

I'm always looking for new authors. When they are a good person it makes it that much bettah!

All over supporting good people. I like to help. Sort of what I do... (sorry been listening to a lot of Hip lately.)

I like when cool people do really cool things.

I've already got the new book (and all the others)on my to-buy list for my kindle. I read Bloodthirsty on your recommendation a while back but was unable to get the others from my library. (I did strongly suggest they invest in them.) So as soon as I finish my current to-be-read pile, I'll be buying Rabbit Factory.

I have nothing witty to say just pick me! Lol I never win anything so it would be a welcome change if I finally did!

I shall have to look out for them, I've noted a few of your recommendations, I think we have similar taste... certainly in crime fiction... Thanks!

I felt so honored to be asked to write a review of a brand new book by a brand new author on my blog - which will be coming next week. It is so exciting to help other people along, you know? Plus, the book was an awesome backyard summer read.

What a great story! I will have to look up the author this afternoon...thanks!

Pick me! Pick me!

Isn't it cool when you have the chance to get to know the authors behind the books. I love author friends.

I've read all but the current Karp, on your recommendation, and have not been disappointed. I am looking forward to more Lomax and Biggs, and would LOVE to have a signed copy. I would recommend that everyone befriend Marshall on Facebook as he is always good for a chuckle, as are you, Mr. Cactus!

I was going to go out and buy it today, but now I have a dilemma. Do I buy it today or wait to see if I am randomly chosen?

Awesome story. I will be sure to check out those books.

Dude. I'm always up for a great book.

I feel ENTIRELY the same. I have the good fortune to have met some amazing talent, and sometimes, they're not the nice ones. But MAN, do I turn into a cheerleader when they are. :)

I just downloaded Rabbit Factory for my Kindle - sounds very interesting! I've been reading a lot of this genre lately and really enjoying it!

Hi, my name is Peggy, and I am a readaholic. Please help!

Funny you should post this...

I just finished writing a paper about my thoughts on a course I just finished.

What I noted in the paper was that this particular course was more than a 3 credit hour "Classical Foundations" course. Why? Because it NEVER failed that I came home from class and ordered a book or a film that was briefly mentioned. The class, instead of quenching my thirst for knowledge, enhanced my desire to open my mind further.

People lately, it seems, have been more focused on "more for me, more for me" and less on viewing art and creation of others.

I'm always thrilled to support talent (and already ordered the book). Though it makes me sad to see that "Speidi Separates" gets more hits than the BP Oil Spill issue, I am confident that there are still people out there who desire to open their eyes, ears and minds to the thoughts, ideas and works of art of others. There *are* still some of us that just plain appreciate real talent.

I got hooked on Marshall Karp thanks to you...I would love this! :)

I much prefer to support nice people. It is way more conscience soothing than supporting mean people. (except peopleofwalmart.com, they are kinda me but I love them)

I don't remember how I got hooked into this little group of blogs but I know it had something to do with his last book and virtual tour.

I am so excited about his book. Which reminds me, I need to call my bookstore because I pre-ordered it months ago. :)

Hmm. I'll have to make sure we carry his books in the indie bookstore I work at!

I still have his book on my TBR pile. Must move it to the top.

I'll have to get around to his stuff. Sounds like a good read. I have a lot of other things to get through first. If I could stop buying books through my Kindle for iPod app, I'd get through those other books faster. Alas.

Good people need supporting even if it's not really your cup of tea.

I used to work with a guy who had graphic novel series out. I don't really do comic books much I went out of my way to find those and have him signed them anyway. You know, he's good people.

Good for you supporting good people, good person! :)

Very surreal that a prestigious author approached you. Fate, I assume.

I know you have written about him in the past and yet I still haven't picked up one of his books, although I would like to. :) I need to get on that. I always love when I find out that an author, actor, etc. whom I enjoy or admire turns out to be a really great person. Likewise it is a big disappointment if I find out they are asshats. :)

off to put these on my Amazon wish list...Rabbit Factory is already there - I might have to push it up my list as my summer vacation is coming up here shortly! ;-)

Pick me, Pick me! ;-)

I picked up Flipping Out after reading your review. I had to put it on hold at the library, that's how great it is. I also read the Rabbit Factory, can't remember if I had to wait for that one. I'd sure love a copy of the latest to read on the beach in a few weeks, maybe it will take my mind off the smell of oil.

OOOh, another book by Marshall Karp! Excellent!

I need a good book for the poolside! Would love to check Marshall out :)

Interesting turns our lives seem to take. Always fun to read about yours. :)

Yes Please!!!

I sure as heck try to support nice people.
Growing up my Dad was good friends with the Polka King Jimmy Sturr. Years later we run into him randomly and he still knows who I am ;)

Hee- that's a silly question! Who would say "NO I don't support nice people...I prefer my people mean and evil" (by the way- I support nice people not mean evil people- just for the record).

That would be be like the contestants on Wheel of Fortune - no one is going to go on TV and NOT say they have wonderful (or similar accolade) spouse. No one says "I am married to Kathy who snores like the yeti" or "I am married to Jack who never remembers to put a new toilet paper roll on."

i fully agree about supporting the good guys :) if i like you and what you're all about, i will tell everyone.

You actuallyintroduced me to his books and I love them. I checked Rabbit Facory outfrom the library and have since downloaded Blood Thirsty to my iPhone. I look forward to the next two instalments I have left to read! Thanks for the recommendation!

I've not connected with Mr. Karp...now I'll have to look for the Rabbit Factory. Thanks for the recommend.

Oooh yay new book! I really enjoyed the previous ones, also introduced from you. Alas, I am a poor student, and I read ridiculously fast, so buying a book isn't the greatest investment - but I always get the library to order them for me! :D

I think it is very important to support good people. It will take me a while to pick up his book as I have to get my research done first.

i read The Rabbit Factory based on your review here. have since read the other books and will be reading this one as well. :)

I would be happy to read a 'new' author-to-me! Great that you're supporting a deserving friend, as well!!

I am a fan. Loved the Rabbit Factory and am going to read all of his Lomax and Biggs series because the characters are unique and interesting.

Please put me in for the drawing. :)