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THE BOATMAKER – John Benditt
A modern fable; an allegorical tale; a journey — an odyssey — that will bring to mind shades of other popular coming-of-age novels, such as The Catcher in the Rye, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, The Odyssey, and The Book Thief. Benditt’s world is both an imaginary one, and one that is all… Continue reading
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READING JOSS WHEDON – Rhonda V. Wilcox, editor
If you don’t know who Joss Whedon is, you should. He is a prominent figure across a number of different mass media outlets. Famous for creating the iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie and television series, he has created a number of tv series’ that have garnered much attention and praise (such as Firefly and Dollhouse… Continue reading
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THE ART OF THE BRICK – Nathan Sawaya
Beautiful. Nathan Sawaya’s, The Art of the Brick, is a truly beautiful book. Sawaya is an artist whose choice of media is the Lego®. You know…those little, bright-colored plastic bricks that kids (and kids-at-heart) play with? Yes…that is the medium for an incredible art form. Sawaya’s art is anything but childish. His ability to create… Continue reading
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IN THOSE DAYS – Kenn Harper
I’ve really come to appreciate Inhabit Media publishing for the variety of books on Inuit themes. I can’t say that I’ve ever been particularly knowledgeable, or even, perhaps, interested in, the Inuit history. But I realize now that it’s likely because it’s just never been in front of me. Since sampling a few books, I’ve… Continue reading
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2014 in Review, or:
The Best of Looking For a Good Book in 2014 In the tradition of my friend, Kootch, I think it’s important to create a “best of” list (though he would do a ‘top ten’ list). According to Goodreads, I reviewed 251 titles in 2014. That’s a runaway record for me, and I can promise that… Continue reading
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EVERY VALLEY — Albert L. Blackwell
Handel’s Messiah is quite possibly one of the most beautiful pieces of music written, and surely the “Hallelujah Chorus” is easily recognizable. Author Albert L. Blackwell has written what I at first considered to be an apology of Handel’s Messiah, but upon reflection, I am not sure that I’ve ever heard The Messiah criticized, and… Continue reading
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SUNRISE, SUNSET: 52 WEEKS OF AWE & GRATITUDE – Kim Weiss
Sunrise Sunset is both a coffee-table book and an ‘inspirational’ book. Photographer/editor Kim Weiss pairs her photographs with poetry and reflections meant to capture the awe and gratitude of our lives. There is much to like here, and this will certainly be treasured by many. I, however, was a bit underwhelmed. Enjoying the beauty of a… Continue reading
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A CHRISTMAS TREASURY – collection
THROWBACK THURSDAY: REVIEWING A REISSUE Ah, sweet nostalgia! This book is a throwback to a simpler and often more elegant time. Dover Publications has put together a collection (or ‘treasury’) of stories, poems, and illustrations from the turn of the century. Clement Moore’s “The Night Before Christmas” is a perennial classic and would be obvious… Continue reading
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BEST TO LAUGH – Lorna Landvik
I recognize Lorna Landvik’s name as an author whom many people I know really enjoy reading. I had never read any of her work, so when this ARC was available to me, I was delighted to give it a read. Best to Laugh is almost autobiographical and at the very least, an homage to Landvik’s early… Continue reading
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quotes – 5
Quotes from the books I’ve been reading. Previous collections are: Quotes 1 Quotes 2 Quotes 3 Quotes 4 *********************************** He understood that things are serious to those who take them seriously, even if they seem frivolous or ridiculous to you personally. The Beatles Are Here! “Tools of Satan, Liverpool Division” – Joe Queenan What kind… Continue reading
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quotes – 4
It’s been a little while since I’ve posted any quotes here. These are quotes from the books I’ve read and reviewed here. You can read some of the previous selections of quotes here, here, and here. ♥ ♥ Q U O T E… Continue reading
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