B.T. Makishima has kindly published on Sunday, February 17, 2008, a new blog entitled “My recommendation for a book for beginners.”

Makishima writes:

My recommendation for beginners in the field of cryptozoology who want a book to read about is Cryptozoology A to Z. I know, I know, it sounds like a little kid’s book. But, if you don’t believe me, check out this info. First of all, it is 258 pages long, second, it alphabetizes the names and histories of the cryptids, and third, well, I think no little kid would understand ANY of it.

(Read the rest here.)

Thanks B. T. ~ whom I don’t know.

I appreciate the nod.

Actually, of course, adolescents, at least, do understand the book. Many teachers, librarians, and parents recommend Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature for all ages, and especially, I’ve been told, for “resistant readers.”

I am doing several talks at libraries in Maine this spring and summer because Cryptozoology A to Z has been mentioned in association with a 2008 statewide list of “books of interest” for public libraries.

The book was chosen for the 2001 “Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults List” by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) and American Library Association (ALA).

Digging through some old boxes, I recently ran across several forgotten brand new copies of this book, which was published in 1999. If you want one autographed, send along $25 (plus $5 postage) PayPal to lcoleman@maine.rr.com or via snail to Loren Coleman, PO Box 360, Portland, ME 04112. Thank you.

If you have an ABSM book on order, I could bundle them and send them together in the coming days, before the postal rates go up.