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As a bibliophile of long standing, I fully agree with Sir Francis Bacon: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."

mystery alternate history books reviews	Fatherland: Nazi Noir Jan. 04, 2017 \| Comments I was pleasantly surprised by Fatherland. It shakes the alternate history formula up by putting the focus squarely on Nazi Germany itself, a perfect setting for the novel's noir vibe.
INSPYs fantasy books	INSPY Speculative Fiction Winner 2016 Jun. 29, 2016 \| Comments It's that time again: the INSPY award judges have ruled, and the 2016 winners are ready to be announced.
INSPYs science fiction fantasy supernatural books	I'm an INSPY Judge (again!) May. 03, 2016 \| Comments I'm pleased to say I am once again serving as a judge in the speculative fiction category for the INSPYs, self-described as "the bloggers' award for excellence in faith-driven literature."
mystery fantasy books CSFF	CSFF: How Shocking is the Night? Dec. 09, 2015 \| Comments Some have wondered what made The Shock of the Night a work of Christian fiction: despite having a triune theological structure, the lack of direct salvatatory or intervening action in the events of the narrative was a cause for concern.
mystery fantasy books reviews CSFF	CSFF: The Shock of the Night review Dec. 08, 2015 \| Comments In the first of a brand new saga appropriately titled Darkwater, Patrick W. Carr reaches new heights as an author, crafting a rich setting full of vivid characters with stakes to match.
mystery fantasy books CSFF	The Shock of the Night CSFF Blog Tour Dec. 07, 2015 \| Comments Today's the first day of the CSFF blog tour for The Shock of the Night, the latest from award-winning fantasy novelist Patrick W. Carr.
fantasy steampunk books CSFF	CSFF Storm Siren: Shifting Genres Apr. 16, 2015 \| Comments Yesterday was the last day of the blog tour. But since I didn't get my review out until then (instead of Tuesday when I'd planned), I still wanted to offer some closing thoughts that occurred to me as I considered this book and what others have written.
fantasy books reviews CSFF	CSFF: Storm Siren Review Apr. 15, 2015 \| Comments I can't help but be moved by this book. Like its protagonist, the novel churns with beauty amidst its flaws. I know it's not as strong as it could be, and I hungered for more than it was willing to give, but I also saw much to admire that will hopefully grow into a respectable series.
fantasy books CSFF	Storm Siren CSFF Blog Tour Begins Apr. 13, 2015 \| Comments I'm back with a bang as I participate in my first CSFF blog tour, a series dedicated to Christian science fiction and fantasy novels. This month's book is the first in a new trilogy: Storm Siren, by Mary Weber.
books design	Worth 1000 Words Mar. 24, 2015 \| Comments A lot of the blogs I follow (and people who haven't fallen behind) recently discussed book cover design.