Biblio Hooky

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Not too long ago, Top Ten Tuesday asked a great question: Which books would you play hooky with when given the chance? For my criteria, I decided on stories that would grab me immediately, have characters I care about, and have a setting that is so fantastical, I forget about the stresses I’m trying to avoid. I want my disbelief suspended in a way that every minute I spend away from reality is well worth the effort. Continue reading

Review: Hide Me Among The Graves

Hide Me Among The Graves

I admire the author’s skill at infusing historical fact with fictional elements instead of the other way around. It’s refreshing to read a book whose uniqueness is not only in its narrative, but the care taken to craft a story that never fails to entertain. The world he creates becomes frighteningly believable. His characters have a depth and complexity that you’d usually see in literary fiction, and works well in this story of phantoms and vampires. Continue reading

Really Big Guy?

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Guaranteed, there is no profitability in denying access to books through pricing or refusing them to a library. People will buy books they love whether it be in print or as an e-book. Some they discover through recommendations, but many times it’s because they could sample the product first. Make us happy. Give us access. Work with the libraries and each other to find a model that works. Continue reading