Hidden in the Shelves is a feature where I show off a discovery (or rediscovery) that I came across while shelving books for work.
I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak
Meet Ed Kennedy—underage cabdriver, pathetic cardplayer, and useless at romance. He lives in a shack with his coffee-addicted dog, the Doorman, and he’s hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence, until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. That’s when the first Ace arrives. That’s when Ed becomes the messenger. . . .
Chosen to care, he makes his way through town helping and hurting (when necessary), until only one question remains: Who’s behind Ed’s mission?
Thanks to Goodreads for the summary. This is a bit of a rediscovery. I think I may have heard of it last year around the time I read The Book Thief but didn’t give it much thought at the time. I want to pick this up because of The Book Thief. Sure the summary sounds a bit weird. I also thought that about The Book Thief and ended up completely loving it. Mr. Zusak definitely won me over so I have to trust him a bit.
The Cheap Reader 
I’ve heard of this one before, but didn’t realize it was by Markus Zusak! I adored (although I’m not sure that word is strong enough) The Book Thief; I would definitely read this one just because of who wrote it!
Let’s hope it’s as good as The Book Thief!
This sounds interesting… but I need to get to The Book Thief first. I’ve been putting it off because I am really not a fan of Holocaust books, but I think The Book Thief might be an exception.
You haven’t read The Book Thief?! You need to change that ASAP. It’s so good.
I know! It’s been sitting on my shelves for a couple months and I keep putting it off.
I want this book so bad. It isn’t available in the UK yet though. I just LOVED The Book Thief!
Awww. Sorry it’s not available for you guys yet.