Pride And Prejudice And Zombies

I was in Target recently, and I browsed their book section. That’s almost a misnomer since Vampire books constituted 90% of the section, pushing all other books to one small aisle. They should consider renaming it the paranormal section.

I’d read about Seth Grahame-Smith’s book Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, and there it was in all its glory. I guess the author is laughing all the way to the bank. I understand the book is a big hit. Grand Central has signed the author for two more books in this genre for more than a half-million dollars.

Poor Jane. I guess she’s spinning merrily in her grave. She and Abe Lincoln can spin together because Grahame-Smith’s next title is, wait for it, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

Takeaway Truth

Those who can think outside the box – way outside the box – are doing well in the writing biz.

Tags: jane austen, paranormal books, pride and prejudice, seth grahame-smith