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May The 4th Be With You!
Today (May 4th) marks Star Wars Day! Yes, a while back some ardent fans got together and decided that this clever play on words would make an excellent day upon which to honor the seminal works of George Lucas. Many … Continue reading
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Exploring Homer’s Odyssey Is A Journey All Its Own
According to many scholars, today, in 1178 BC, Odysseus arrived home from what could be the longest detour in the history of literature. Reading Homer’s Odyssey, and reading about it, can become epic adventures themselves. A piece of literature this … Continue reading
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This Reader Abhors A Vacuum
Even with a reader as slow as I am, it was bound to happen. I finished the latest book in George R. R. Martin’s Song Of Ice And Fire series, A Dance With Dragons. I know he’s got a … Continue reading
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John Carter Vivid Example Of Sword And Planet Stories
I’d like to begin this blog post with a brief, but simple, rant. Many film critics do not understand the pulps. They do not know the origins of the material which they so casually lampoon. If they did understand pulp … Continue reading
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It’s All About The Opening
I like a book that grabs me with a really riveting opening. I’m not the most patient fellow, so an author needs to make a good first impression in those opening pages, or I might pull the ripcord and jump … Continue reading
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The Taxman Cometh
We’re fast approaching the fever pitch of what’s become known in this country as Tax Season. Just as with baseball season, football season, hunting season, or any other finite period of time that involves high emotion and some level of … Continue reading
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If At First You Hate Them, Wait A While…
Good authors know how to pull a reader’s strings. For example, they make you hate a character, then later on they show you a side of him or her that gives you pause. This brings me directly to Mr. George … Continue reading
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Sony Reader Wi-Fi Delivers Features, Library Content
After nearly 12 months of rigorous use, my Kobo eReader’s e-ink display failed. Kobo’s customer care has been very responsive and I have sent the device back for replacement. In the meantime, I’ve learned a little more about the Kindle … Continue reading
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The Many Faces of Dickens’ Christmas Carol
This time of year I like nothing better than popping in my DVD of A Christmas Carol starring George C. Scott in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Since Charles Dickens first published his famous holiday novella in 1843 the story … Continue reading
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Ready, Aim, Fire!
Kindle Fire, that is. I received my own Kindle Fire in the mail this past Friday. For those who might not know, the Kindle Fire is a tablet device produced by Amazon (the online book and everything else seller) and … Continue reading
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