Two weeks ago I shared my disapproving opinion of the Texas State Board of Education, and its inability to distinguish between authors Bill Martin and Bill Martin Jr.
This week I have done the same.
Well, not exactly the same, especially since it just affects me and not all of our state’s school children. My blunder was a classic case of title confusion.
I didn’t get to go to the last meeting of my book club, but I knew the next selection had the word “outlander” in the title. For some reason, I thought this was sufficient information. I could figure it out which book we were reading, right?
I happily headed to Barnes and Noble with a gift card burning a hole in my pocket.
And I bought this:
I was so excited! I came home and showed it to my husband, even read him the synopsis on the back. It sounded just like something my book club would read.
It’s about a 19-year-old widow, who killed her husband and is now fleeing through the wilderness of Montana, or some state like that, with her angry brothers-in-law chasing her and seeking to avenge the death of their younger brother. She is faced with the wilds of nature and the wilds of her own mind. I couldn’t wait to get started.
Then I found out I was supposed to have purchased this:
You can see how I was confused – “The Outlander” vs. “Outlander.” And I knew there was a “G” somewhere in the author’s name. (Sigh)
Now we’re halfway through the month, and I haven’t even started the next book. So much for being “ahead” and prepared for the March meeting. Looks like I need to make another trip to the library or bookstore … there are worse things in life.
Tags: book club selection
Kristen,
That could have happened to me, too. The Outlander sounds good! I might need to get that one on my kindle and read it. Good luck to you on getting Outlander.
I’ve read the Garabaldon book but hadn’t heard of the Adamson one, so you did me a good service by making me aware of it. Plus I love the word blunder…though not so much the feelings associated with having committed one!
As a former co-worked used to tell me, you’re all right. I don’t care what they say about you.
Thanks, Dixie. Right about now is when a Kindle would come in handy. I’d have “Outlander” in the blink of an eye!
Aww, thanks, Nita Lou! Wish we were closer … I really would like to have that cup of coffee we mentioned a few weeks ago. And I also love the word blunder … and apropos. I don’t like the way it’s spelled, but I like to say it.