I know I said that I was going to start writing blurbs about books so that I recall better and digest it, but to be honest, work has been insane and all I’ve been finishing lately are spicy books because my brain needs a break.

The other day I needed one of these brain breaks, but on a larger level and a treat, so I stopped by starbucks for my new treat obsession (Venti Pink Drink with Chocolate Cold Foam if you are curious) and decided to stop by Barnes and Noble for some retail therapy. Now, I know I am probably close to 100 books on my bookshelf that I haven’t even cracked open yet, but Barnes and Noble oh so helpfully emailed me that there was a new novel from Chuck Palaniuk, and I wanted to pick it up.

While wandering and trying to locate the new Palaniuk (new releases section BTW, because of course that was the last place I looked), I passed by the John Scalzi section and “The Kaiju Preservation Society” caught my eye. I previously read, and listened to the audio books of “Lock In” and “Head On” and absolutely loved them. Couldn’t get into “Redshirts” yet, but I’ll give it another shot someday. KPS seemed interesting, and since I cannot say no to a book that seems interesting, I added it to my growing stack.

When I got home, because I have shiny new object syndrome, I cracked open KPS to give it a shot, and boy am I happy I did. I got sucked in right away, and just a few chapters in there was a section that had me laughing out loud with tears in my eyes.

The story is a fun ride, and it has an excellent balance of uproariously funny points. If you want an enjoyable book to read, highly recommend!

P.S. I also noticed that Scalzi had a new book only available in hardcover, and since I was about to take a roadtrip, I got the audiobook and thoroughly enjoyed that one as well. It helps that Wil Wheaton could read a cereal box and I’d listen to it.

P.P.S. Seriously, If you haven’t listened to Wil Wheaton, check out anything he’s read, but I can personally attest to this book, Lock In by John Scalzi, Head On by John Scalzi, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, or Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline. Ready Player One is one of my top books of all time, and makes for a great roadtrip!