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“Two drifters, off to see the world….”
I need to watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s again, because I’ve only seen it once and it’s just silly to allow a film you loved the one time you saw it to go unwatched again. I’ve just read a new book … Continue reading
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A Silence of Three Parts
A few years ago, I started seeing mention of a new fantasy author in some of the blogs I read, a guy by the name of Patrick Rothfuss. His debut novel had just come out, called The Name of the … Continue reading
Off to Arrakis!
Off to Arrakis!, originally uploaded by Jaquandor. OK, Cal. Now we shall see what is up with this favorite book of yours. Oh yes, we shall see.
A to Z
I like it when I encounter a book that takes a different approach to its subject, or to framing its narrative, or both. Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is such a book. It is just that: … Continue reading
The Dance….
George RR Martin announces that A Dance with Dragons has a release date. I’d love to be one of the fans of A Song of Ice and Fire screaming “HUZZAH!!” over this, but…well, I’ll read it, sure. I won’t buy … Continue reading
Mellon!
Mellon!, originally uploaded by Jaquandor. This is where I was when I sat down to read more Lord of the Rings yesterday. Those who have read the book will recognize the artwork there as the inscription upon the Doors of … Continue reading
Wisdom of the East
What a civilized practice this is!
Concerning pipeweed (and re-reads)
OK, so I’m re-reading The Lord of the Rings. And just in time for my entry into the book proper — I read the Prologue last night — I find this quote in a SF Signal post about re-reading books: … Continue reading
I believe I am quite ready for another adventure!
The Road goes ever on and on!, originally uploaded by Jaquandor. If I recall correctly, the last time I re-read The Lord of the Rings was in 2004; I was reading it when Little Quinn was born and during his … Continue reading
Ogle my shelves! Ogle them!! OGLE, I say!!!
I’ve been meaning to do this for a few weeks, ever since Sheila did it first. It’s a series of photos of my bookshelves, nice and close-up. You’ll probably notice, rather instantly, that my organizational approach to my bookshelves is, … Continue reading