I went to the library. And I got a book!

I know many of you are already shocked, but the library does still have books!

The story begins with me learning that Dean Koontz has published another Odd Thomas book. I had just recently finished the last one, so I thought I had more time. Unfortunately, the book club I had been using was shut down, so no more monthly $9.99 hardcover books (with free shipping).

I'm getting a bit off track, so lets focus. The book I wanted (er, want, since I don't have it yet) is Saint Odd. I also found there is a slightly unrelated book, Odd Interlude that I haven't read. Finally, I learned of some Odd Thomas graphic novels, the first being In Odd We Trust.

I didn't really want to get a graphic novel in Kindle format, and I wasn't even sure I'd like it, so I didn't want to buy it. The part about it being black and white didn't sink in until I opened it, but that comes later.

First I checked the library web site to see if they had the book. They did! But not at the main library. It was available from the tiny branch that is actually closer to my house than the main library.

The slight catch is the crazy hours.

Having found a time I could get there, I started wandering through the library. Without looking at many books, the process of viewing all the shelves would have taken about 30 seconds. Before I could even make it to the back of one side, a friendly librarian asked if she could help me. Since I hadn't seen any signs (like the main library has) I readily agreed. Having only my memory to work with, I said I was looking for an Odd Thomas book, and that it was a graphic novel. I also suggested that it was supposed to be in the 700 section and that the author was Dean Koontz.

She got almost back to the correct place (not that I knew that at the time) then stopped and asked the other librarian if she knew where the Odd Thomas graphic novel was. The other librarian said, "It's in the 700's." Hmm. That's what I said. Scary! The first librarian then finished walking the last 10 feet to the correct section and touching a book randomly said, "I'm not sure exactly where it is, but it should be in this section." I caught a glimpse of the cover of the book she was touching as she moved it slightly. "That's it!" I exclaimed. She had just randomly pulled the book I was looking for.

I'm not sure if I'll actually find time to read it, but one Amazon reviewer said it should only take an hour or so. That leaves me some hope.