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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."
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Underrated Science FictionSep. 03, 2011 | Comments So I was checking Twitter yesterday, and saw a Duncan Jones retweet for this contest: **Submit a list of your five favorite under-sung sci-fi books and/or movies below, in the comments, by Noon (PST), Friday, September 2nd, 2011 and be eligible to win a copy of MOON on blu-ray or a complete... |
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Book Review: On Basilisk Station by David WeberAug. 17, 2011 | Comments Every now and then a book blows away your suppositions and charges full steam ahead into your imagination. It is going to succeed or die trying. On Basilisk Station by David Weber is just such a story and it positively triumphs. |
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Book Review: Dream Thief by Stephen LawheadAug. 16, 2011 | Comments I finally had to admit the inevitable: the book just wasn't good enough for more than two stars. That being said, it was good enough (especially toward the end) to finally complete the journey. |
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Book Review: After the Golden Age by Carrie VaughnJul. 07, 2011 | Comments To any of those screenwriters struggling with pulling off a superhero story, I'd suggest they read Carrie Vaughn's delightful novel After the Golden Age. Tip 1, Tinseltown: sometimes the person with the power isn't the best one to focus on. |
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Frontier Magic book trailerApr. 27, 2011 | Comments I learned how to use Flash back in college, working as a web student worker over at the Brody School of Medicine, but I haven't actually created a Flash project in years. To brush up on my skills and provide a showcase of them, I created the following book trailer for Patricia C. Wrede's delightful... |