John Connolly
John Connolly is the internationally bestselling author of 14 books (15 later this year). He is one of our favorite authors around these parts, mostly because his books are some of the best we’ve read, but also because he was kind enough to hold a signing at our store (back when we had a store in which to do that kind of thing). He graciously agreed to answer some questions for our blog about his newest book, Hell’s Bells, released in the UK earlier this month. (It will be out in the U.S. in October as The Infernals, but you’ll want to get your hands on it as soon as possible.)
[Booksellers Without Borders]: Why should anybody buy your book?
[John Connolly]: I have no idea why anyone picks one of my books over another. I feel I should cling to their legs in an embarrassing show of excessive gratitude if, and when, they do. That’s not false modesty: most authors have this weird ego/self-doubt inner battle going on. When it comes to The Infernals/Hell’s Bells, or, indeed, The Gates, the answer is the same as for any other of my books: because I’ve done my best to ensure that you put the book down when you’ve finished it and think, gosh, that was actually kind of fun. I wouldn’t mind doing that again…
First a quick note: John Connolly’s latest book was released yesterday in the UK with the title Hell’s Bells. In the US, it will be released in October under a different title: The Infernals. Who can wait another 5 months, though? I recommend ordering a copy from the UK today, although this should in no way interfere with your plans to buy the US edition in October. You can thank me later.
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