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GHOST TALKERS – Mary Robinette Kowal
Wow. This book is a brilliant blend of history, mystery, and supernatural thriller. It is 1916 and we are in the middle of the first World War. The Allies have a special, semi-secret corps operating near the front. This is a corp of mediums…ghost talkers, known as the Spirit Corps. Although most people don’t believe… Continue reading
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GREAT PLAINS GEOLOGY – R. F. Diffendal Jr.
I am going to disagree with the first sentence of the publisher’s description of this book. That sentence (as found on Goodreads and on Amazon) reads: “Great Plains Geology concisely guides readers through the geological development of the Great Plains region. ” But this book doesn’t guide the reader through the geological development of the… Continue reading
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BETTY BOOP – graphic novel
While I am familiar with the character of Betty Boop and I’ve seen pictures of some of the other characters I don’t recall ever having watched a Betty Boop film, read a Betty Boop comic strip, or listened to the Betty Boop radio show, though I’m not sure why, given my penchant for nostalgia and… Continue reading
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ASTROPHYSICS FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY – Neil deGrasse Tyson
I may not be a person in a hurry, but when it comes to math and science I’m pretty slow and I looked at this book more as a “Dummies” or “Idiots” guide and that seemed to work pretty well for me. On occasion the book got a little too technical for my simple brain,… Continue reading
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THE WAR DIARY OF THE MASTER OF BELHAVEN – Hon Ralph G. A. Hamilton
This is a really tremendous piece of literature. It is also a first-hand account of history as well as a tremendous look at war from an insider’s view. The Honorable Ralph G.A. Hamilton was an artillery officer who served on the Western Front 1915 to 1918. Hamilton kept a meticulous diary sometimes chronicling the daily… Continue reading
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I AM THE WEAPON – Allen Zadoff
This is one of the most exciting, involving books I have read in a long time. A sixteen year old boy is a trained assassin. He was found and brought in to the ‘company’ by ‘Mike’ – the assassin who killed the boy’s mother and father. Now, ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ and the invisible leaders sending… Continue reading
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FINAL GIRLS – Mira Grant
Mira Grant didn’t invent the zombie story, nor did she re-popularize it (I’d give Max Brooks the credit for that), but I think no one writes in the genre better than she. Grant also incorporates technology into her fiction as well, if not better, than most. And Final Girls, a novella, exemplifies both of these talents.… Continue reading
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RENÉ MAGRITTE: SELECTED WRITINGS – René Magritte
Like most people, I suspect, I am familiar with René Magritte from his remarkable, surrealist paintings, but have no clue as to his writing prowess. Until now. Not surprisingly, the brilliant and extremely creative mind that produced some rather iconic works of art is just as introspective and creative in his writing as well. But Magritte… Continue reading
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LIGHTHOUSES AND COASTAL ATTRACTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND – Allan Wood
Wow. This is one of the best and most comprehensive books about lighthouses I have ever come across (and I own more than a few). There was a time when my wife and I – before we had children – often selected our vacation visits to places with lighthouses. I sure wish we’d had a… Continue reading
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HAG-SEED – Margaret Atwood
For me, Margaret Atwood is one of those writers who quietly keeps invading the literary world, transforming fiction and storytelling and leaves an indelible imprint on the reader’s soul. I don’t seek out her works the way I should (and the way I do for a few other writers) which is why she seems so… Continue reading
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FIREFLIES, GLOW-WORMS, AND LIGHTNING BUGS – Lynn Frierson Faust
This is an absolutely tremendous book. Author Lynn Frierson Faust clearly has a passion for the subject matter and has done such a fantastic job of researching and cataloging the insects we know as fireflies, glow-worms, and lightning bugs. The largest portion of the book (Chapter 8) is an identification field guide. I have to… Continue reading
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PAINTED SKY – E. Ashley Rooney
When my wife and I first began dating, one of the things we discovered we had in common was an appreciation for art. Young and unencumbered with children or debt, we spent time visiting art galleries and buying art that we both enjoyed. What my wife didn’t know at the time was how many… Continue reading

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