Some titles sound so intriguing; however, some blurbs about books are very vague. I think some people don’t want to hurt the author’s feelings, having been in that place themselves and others heeded their mothers who told them, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” A lot of times this does not help a potential reader.

And then, sometimes, someone – oh, say AmeliaJake – might tease around about a title, having a little fun, only to get a hot email from the author claiming AJ was a sinner for reviewing a book without reading it. ???? It was a joke about a title. AJ, whose real identity will remain secret and no way connect to moi, was just glad she hadn’t made a funny about a Mafia hit man . . . or an angry lady with a cream pie in her hand and a good aim.

I was looking at a book this morning, lured by the title, and then started through some reviews. Most led me to believe I really wouldn’t like it that much, mainly because of subject matter. But I have been known to be wrong before. However, while considering it, my eyes glanced over to the right sidebar and I read this: I hardly know what to say about this magical, yet creepy, little book.

Believe me, it helped, and if I miss out on the greatest masterpiece of the 21st century, well, so be it.