Self-Portrait with Boy by Rachel Lyon Picking out books, especially by authors you've never heard of, can be a daunting task. It is the ability to step outside our comfort zone and explore new authors that opens us to fantastic reads we would otherwise miss. Self-Portrait with Boy was one of those take-a-chance novels for me. Author readings and signings are one of those treats that I love to indulge in whenever possible. Luckily, living in the Los Angeles Metro Area where I have access to a great many independent book stores which host wonderful events. If you haven't already, do an online search to find your local indie bookstores and sign up for their newsletter because your new favorite authors may very well find their way to your town. That is how I discovered Rachel Lyon, on the second stop of her book tour for Self-Portrait with Boy . Book Soup was hosting the event on Monday evening, squeezing chairs in a narrow aisle to create a makeshift event space....
Musings from a voracious reader so you know what your next book should be... Your "to read" pile can thank me later.