one of those moments of serendipity

I love those moments with unexpected connections, don't you?

Here's what unfolded on my most recent voyage on the SS Serendipity

1. Publishers Lunch ran an announcement that a new editor was joining Rizzoli USA. I promptly emailed to introduce myself. As part of that email I looked at the Fall 2011 Rizzoli catalog to see what they were publishing on their new Ex Libris imprint.

And I found this: 
Catalog (it's a pdf so you'll need to download it--and it's worth it. GORGEOUS books)
Then check out the listing on  page 5 for Gianrico Carofiglio!

Well! I was all over that, let me tell you!
Previously available only at BitterLemon Press in the UK (one of my favorite publishing company names of all time), I'm a devoted fan of this writer.

But here's what made it even more fun:

2. I got one of Larry Block's amazing newsletters mentioning where his books are available, and I just happened to click M is for Mystery in San Mateo (cause they hosted an event for Gary Corby last year) and what to my wandering eye should appear but:

Gianrico Carofiglio at M is for Mystery.


Clearly this is a sign from the universe validating my decision to order his new book!

Knowing how these things work, I'm betting Gianrico Carofiglio's name or books will appear at least one more time this week.

Do you sail on the SS Serendipity? Do tell!