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Category Archives: Books
Finished: The Swan Thieves
The Swan Thieves: A Novel by Elizabeth Kostova My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book is far longer than it needed to be. After page 100, I completely skipped all the 18th century France scenes. The book is filled … Continue reading
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Big Read and Good Read
I’ve discovered two web sites this week I’m excited about. They both have “Read” in the URL, but it’s just a coincidence. Honest. First is the Big Read, a site devoted to Luke’s Gospel readings for Lent and sponsored by … Continue reading
2009 Summer Reading list thoughts
Fans of my blog (hahaha) may recall last summer’s reading list. Every book was a pleasure. It will be tough to surpass this summer. Careful planning is needed. Some preliminary thoughts: Finish Swann’s Way. Read some of Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales. … Continue reading
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Inherent Vice listed on Amazon
Thomas Pynchon’s Inherent Vice is scheduled for release 8/4/09. It’s available for preorder on Amazon.com. Be kind: Order it via my associate id so I get a share. Thanks.
Taking a break from fiction
I’m taking a break from fiction. The literary type anyway. I’ve been disappointed too many times lately. I think I’ve found Mr./Mrs. Right, and it doesn’t work out. The Violent Bear it Away was fantastic, but Flannery O’Connor’s career was … Continue reading
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My 2008 Summer Reading List
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Raw Shark Texts author Steven Hall comes to Borders
Exciting news – Steven Hall, author of Raw Shark Texts, is coming to the Borders Westlake, Ohio, store Thursday April 17, 2008. Call the store at 440-892-7667 for more info. Disclosure: I am a part-time employee of Borders Westlake. But, … Continue reading
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