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Book Review: Beyonders – A World Without Heroes, by Brandon Mull
This is the book that almost didn’t get read. I started reading it to my kids this spring and only got about a third of the way in before sports season got in the way. Then summer was just too … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Hollow City by Dan Wells
I waited plenty long enough. There were other books in line, but I’ve been waiting over a month to read this book. It was time for some Dan Wells. If you’re expecting another book along the lines of the John … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Sword of Shannara, by Terry Brooks
I have mentioned before that this book was a turning point for me. When I came across my old copy on my bookshelf while looking for a paperback to take on a family camping trip I decided it was time … Continue reading
Book Review: I Don’t Want to Kill You, by Dan Wells
I recently bought Dan Wells’ book The Hollow City, and had intended to read it first before finding I Don’t Want to Kill You, the third and final installment in his “Serial Killer/John Cleaver” series. Then a partially-forgotten hold request … Continue reading
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Music Review: Nolwenn Leroy – Bretonne
I’ve become a picky music buyer. I don’t like buying albums unless I’m fairly sure I’ll like a majority of the songs. And no, I don’t find those little 30-second previews on Amazon helpful, especially when an album doesn’t have … Continue reading
Book Review: Shades of Milk and Honey, by Mary Robinette Kowal
Mary Robinette Kowal is one of the Writing Excuses podcasting team, former vice president of SFWA, and a Campbell Award winning author. As I’ve vowed to read something from each of the podcasting team, it’s time I got to her … Continue reading
Book Review: Mr. Monster, by Dan Wells
This is the second book in the John Cleaver trilogy by Dan Wells. The first, “I Am Not A Serial Killer” introduces the character of John Wayne Cleaver, a teenage boy obsessed with serial killers, and a certified sociopath, who … Continue reading
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Book Review: Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians, by Brandon Sanderson
I’m now 3/4 the way through reading something by every one of the “Writing Excuses” podcast team. I’d read Brandon Sanderson’s Elantris several years ago, but decided I’d read something else and in a different style for comparison. And so … Continue reading
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Book Review: Finland – A Lone Wolf – by Max Jakobson
Since I was fortunate enough to marry a Finn, Finland has become my second country. It’s a beautiful country with a lot going for it. But it’s not a country I knew a lot about before I got married. I … Continue reading
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City Creek Center
Orson Scott Card recently visited Salt Lake City and reported on his experience at City Creek Center, the new shopping destination in downtown. His verdict was much the same as mine: It’s a lovely space, well designed, and I’ll never … Continue reading
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