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The Cell – A Book Review
Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by Brad.
On October 1, an ordinary day by any standards, a young aspiring graphic novel artist (he does not own a cell phone, imagine that) is witness to the first signs of madness. ‘The Cell’ was written by Stephen King and published in January 2006.
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Quest For the Source of Darkness – Book Review
Posted on 29. Aug, 2009 by Lillian Brummet.
Quest for the Source of Darkness, Patricia Perry’s first novel, has an action fantasy story line with a strong mystery theme and an interesting romantic twist. This is no short novel, at 422 pages you’ll be kept entertained for quite a while…
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Brad’s Back to School Special
Posted on 16. Aug, 2009 by Brad.
It is that time of year again when first time college students go away from home, most for the first time for more than a few days at a time. Everyone has their opinion on what students need to have, and frankly many lists written by people who went to college even ten years ago [...]
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Fantasy Book Review – Shadowmarch by Tad Williams
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by Brad.
Fantasy author Tad Williams has summoned a culturally rich, diverse, and authentic world in his novel Shadowmarch, published by DAW Books, Inc. A hefty novel, at over 700 pages in mass market paperback, Shadowmarch opens with the promise of conflict between the people of the kingdom of Southmarch and the Qar, or fairy folk.
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The Sea of Trolls – Book Review
Posted on 11. Apr, 2009 by Brad.
At only $8.99 (US) or $12.50 (Canadian) this 462-page epic fantasy adventure is an unbelievable bargain. The Sea of Trolls has won at least thirty literary awards including A Parents Choice Gold Award and Publishers Weekly’s Best Children’s Book. Author, Nancy Farmer has also been honored with the Newbery Honor three times!
