So I had a lot of reasons to look forward to this past Thursday's book reading at the Borders at Kips Bay. First, the reading was at my very own neighborhood bookstore, whichis just around the corner from my building. Second, the reading was going to be one of our first readings for the paperback release of "China Dolls." Third, this was going to be our first Manhattan bookstore reading since last February when the hardcover came out. Fourth, did I mention the reading was right around the corner from my building?

     As it turned out, the most exciting thing about the reading was something completely unexpected: an appearance by New York City Councilman John Liu . Not only is Councilman Liu a wonderful, charming man (and an inspiring council member to boot) who took the time out of his busy schedule to come to our reading, but he had a surprise for us as well: he awarded us with Citations for outstanding achievement by a New York City citizen.  







    A Citation? Us? All I was expecting was hopefully some interested listeners and readers and a scintillating question or two during the Q&A.  As  I sit here watching the nonstop news coverage of "Client No. 9", it's kind of nice to know that there are still some New York politicians who spend their time attending little neighborhood book readings instead of holding court with "Emperor's Club" employees.

    

 

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