Anyway, the magnificence of my pick — underappreciated by a few self-proclaimed literary giants in my class — sent me digging for more Gaiman, and I forgot this was on my must-read list until another former classmate mentioned she had picked up "American Gods" and that it was amazing.
Here is a summary courtesy of Wikipedia: "The central premise of the novel is that gods and mythological creatures exist because people believe in them (a form of thoughtform). Immigrants to the United States brought with them dwarves, elves, leprechauns, and other spirits and gods. However, the power of these mythological beings has diminished as people's beliefs wane. New gods have arisen, reflecting America's obsessions with media, celebrity, technology, and drugs, among others."
I don't do much sci-fi or fantasy, but this won a Hugo and a Nebula Award. And I love the premise. Hope it's good. You can read "How to Talk to Girls at Parties" here, if you like.
