When my Jeff Resnick series was published, I was really proud that so many libraries in the Buffalo, NY area carried the books. Of course the books are SET in Buffalo, NY -- so that helped.
So I was puzzled when not one library in Buffalo carried my Booktown Mysteries. Oh, I know that a lot of library systems don't catalog paperback books, and the series is in paperback. But I looked up other cozy mystery authors on the website for the Buffalo Erie County Library System, and their books are there.
Did I offend the acquisition librarians in Buffalo? I mean, I've sent them a postcard for every book in the series (and for A Crafty Killing, too. It's not there, either). And they haven't purchased the other two books in my Jeff Resnick series, either.
I know I have at least three readers in the greater Buffalo area because they've signed up for my newsletter. I can thank Barnes & Noble for the only readers I have in the Buffalo area. (THANK YOU, BARNES & NOBLE!!!)
But for some reason I can't seem to make a crack with the acquisition librarians.
I know there are other libraries in big cities that don't have the books, either--but for some reason I feel hurt that the Buffalo libraries have snubbed Tricia and Angelica. (And Katie, too.) They embraced Jeff (in hardcover--but not trade paperback). I just don't get it.
So, the question is, should I throw away money by sending all the libraries a postcard for Sentenced to Death?
What do you think?
I say keep trying! I just finished the second book in the series last night, and can't wait to dig into the third one. I think they're really good!
Posted by: Pam | May 27, 2011 at 01:03 PM
If it makes you feel better, here's the display for Sentenced to Death at the Pima County (AZ) library:
10 holds on first copy returned of 1 copy
1 copy ordered for Martha Cooper Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Sam Lena-South Tucson on 03-17-2011.
2 copies ordered for Joel Valdez Main Library on 03-17-2011.
2 copies ordered for Joyner-Green Valley Library on 03-17-2011.
2 copies ordered for Valencia Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Eckstrom-Columbus Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Mission Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Geasa-Marana Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Woods Memorial Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Dusenberry-River Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Kirk-Bear Canyon Library on 03-17-2011.
2 copies ordered for Miller-Golf Links Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Quincie Douglas Library on 03-17-2011.
3 copies ordered for Murphy-Wilmot Library on 03-17-2011.
6 copies ordered for Nanini Library on 03-17-2011.
2 copies ordered for Wheeler Taft Abbett Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Flowing Wells Branch Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Sahuarita Branch Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Oro Valley Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Salazar-Ajo Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Caviglia-Arivaca Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Dewhirst-Catalina Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for El Pueblo Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for El Rio Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Bookmobile-Readrunners on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Santa Rosa Library on 03-17-2011.
1 copy ordered for Southwest Library on 03-17-2011.
Posted by: Elise | May 31, 2011 at 07:02 PM
Wow--really happy that so many people are eager to read the latest Booktown Mystery, but totally miserable that they haven't got a clue that I have two other series. If you know of any way I can let them know about it -- PLEASE let me know.
Posted by: Lorraine | May 31, 2011 at 07:23 PM