Category Archives: Reading itself

Picture Books Writ Larger

Posted on June 20, 2018 by admin

A couple of days ago I finished Caliban’s War, the second book of James. S. A. Corey’s The Expanse series, an event  duly noted and then reported by Goodreads. Without my input. Sheesh. If they know when I finish a … Continue reading →

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Old Boy’s Life

Posted on May 23, 2018 by admin

We of a certain age tend to wax nostalgic about those fabulous 60s. What, you don’t remember those fabulous 60s? Well, that’s because you’re not of a certain age or, as the old joke goes, you did the 60s right. … Continue reading →

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Star Struck

Posted on May 8, 2018 by admin

  I don’t usually review non-fiction books because I’m there to learn, not criticize, unless the book is obviously wrong (I’m looking at you, Hillary). But I must sing the praises of Govert Schilling’s Ripples in Spacetime, which concerns gravitational … Continue reading →

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B is for Bradbury

Posted on February 7, 2018 by admin

In the midst of this brutal cold we’ve been experiencing the last few weeks, a sunny spring-like day popped up. All the kids were out in all the playgrounds and it was delightful weather and I was reminded of a … Continue reading →

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Capclave 2017

Posted on October 14, 2017 by admin

Capclave 2017 was held last weekend in Gaithersburg and I went because I like Capclave. It is a rare opportunity for the Great Unwashed to mix with the better science fiction writers/editors/artists/booksellers/whatnot unencumbered by security lines and overpriced autograph fees … Continue reading →

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Hey! Look What I Got!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by admin

A YouTube channel!

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Stalking Alastair Reynolds

Posted on October 12, 2015 by admin

I have been an Alastair Reynolds fan ever since I picked up Revelation Space and got my mind blown. Man, you gotta read the series. Just gotta. So when I heard that he was the Guest of Honor at CapClave … Continue reading →

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First World Problems

Posted on September 15, 2015 by admin

I have a library card and use it mostly on the Blue Ridge Download Consortium website. Sad fact, the online library has far more titles to browse than does the real one. Anyhoo, I put a hold on a few books last week, … Continue reading →

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In Case You Hadn’t Noticed…

Posted on August 2, 2015 by admin

              …both these Ebook titles remain 1.99. Helping you to stay informed, I am.

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Free Beer!

Posted on July 12, 2015 by admin

At the Michigan J. Frog show. Not here. But tomorrow, 13 Jul 15, these books are free. At Amazon: 1. The Ship to Look for God 2. The Last Man in the World Explains All 3. The Moonlight in Genevieve’s Eyes Remember, a beer lasts ten minutes … Continue reading →

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