"Bad place... If you want to call it a place, which I don't"

Today's a new day, and so a new book! Well, not entirely new, but a book nonetheless. Today I'm talking about Coraline, a children's novel by Neil Gaiman. Now, I know what you're thinking, so stop it. For a children's novel, Coraline is surprisingly deep. It's a story of fantasy, though whether it is a fantasy of delight or terror is up to you to figure out. Another plus: it's written by Neil freakin' Gaiman. If you're not familiar with his work, he is the author of the Sandman graphic novel series, which I have regrettably not yet read, but most importantly he is the mastermind behind American Gods. I won't go into too much detail here, but imagine a world in which every conceivable god walks among us, living lives like us. That's American Gods, a book well worth reading. Coraline lacks that same amount of depth, but for a children's book, I did find myself quaking in my (nonexistent) boots. In addition, it's slated to become a stop-motion animated movie, coming out later this year. Well, that's pretty much all I have to say for now, so if you're interested, give Coraline a try!