Book 'em Sunday - Once Again to Zelda

Today for Book 'em Sunday we are doing Once Again to Zelda. This was written by Marlene Wagman-Geller and was published in 2008.
I purchased this book in Cannon Beach at the Cannon Beach Book Company. This is the nicest bookstore I have ever been in. It could use a cat and an espresso machine but baring that, it is perfect! They carry the usual beach books with a smattering of fiction thrown in. The mystery section is pretty good and the decorating books are a little weak. But it is a small shop and I forgive them.

But their non-fiction section is where they out do themselves. Maybe it is because they are small and have to try harder or they have very eclectic taste that must be given free rein. I find the most unusual books here and I must buy them all. A small voice always whispers that in my head, and he has not been wrong yet.

This small book is the stories behind literature's most intriguing dedications. The author has taken 50 classic books and researched the stories behind the dedications. They are delightful and entertaining.

Some of the authors are:

Ayn Rand dedicated her novel Atlas Shrugged to her husband, in addition to her lover.

F. Scott Fitzgerald dedicated The Great Gatsby to his wife, Zelda. Side note, The Great Gatsby is indeed a great book.

Jacqueline Susann dedicated Valley of the Dolls to her poodle, Josephine.

There are lots more that will provide quite a bit of enjoyment. The author has a wonderful writing style that draws you in. I read this over two nights while enjoying a hot bubble bath and enjoyed myself immensely.So pick up this wonderful book if you see it along your travels.

PS: The Human Bean in Seaside, excellent coffee. Plus, you get a free chocolate espresso bean. So in reality, it is a drink and an appetizer. More bang for your buck. In this economy, I'm doing my part to save us all a little money.