Monthly Archives: January 2011

Looking for a Journey

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Looking for Marco Polo by Alan Armstrong was a fascinating read, but not for the reasons the author was hoping, I’m sure.  Mostly, I was trying to figure out exactly why it just wasn’t working for me. First reason: faulty … Continue reading →

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A Window in Thrums

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

I bought A Window in Thrums because L. M. Montgomery recommended it to me; she mentioned it in her journals.  She mentioned a lot of books she read in her journals, and since this one was by J. M. Barrie … Continue reading →

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The Irrepressible Jacky Faber

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

I recently read the eighth book in the Jacky Faber series, and I’m wondering how long L. A. Meyer can keep this going.  And I’m hoping it will be a long while! The series follows the adventures of Jacky Faber…sailer, soldier, … Continue reading →

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Books As Objects

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

I’ve lost track of how many conversations I’ve had over the subject of e-books.  Wonderful new revolution in books?  Horrible travesty attacking the very nature of reading?  Well, I’m not sure I’d come down quite at either of those extremes.  … Continue reading →

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A Magical Lady Knight

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

I’m going to try–I really am–not to wax too enthusiastic today.  But it’s hard when I’m talking about a favorite series–when it would actually not be inaccurate to use phrases like “changed my life” and “favorite character ever.” Am I … Continue reading →

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