Tag: lyndsay faye
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2014 Library of Alexandra Book Awards: Fiction
As the new year dawns, it seemed like the perfect time to share my favorite books of 2014. Though I read roughly the same number of books in 2014 as 2013 , 94 to last year’s 90, I read the largest number of pages yet! Over the month of January I will share my favorite…
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Christmas Gift Guide: Part Two
Let me guess, you forgot to buy something for dear Aunt Sally or your friend from high school. Don’t worry, I’ve been there. Over the next few days I’ll be posting some book recommendations for different types of people. All are available on Amazon with two-day shipping. Perfect for those OOPS! moments. Don’t miss Part…
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Focus On: Book Series
It’s been a while since I’ve focused on a type of book and I though now would be the perfect time to look at some series I recently read. Gods of Gotham and Seven for a Secret by Lyndsay Faye: These books follow Timothy Wilde a bartender turned Star Policeman in the early days…
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Christmas 2012: Books On My List
There seems to be a general theme with my book wish list this year. I’ve chosen primarily nonfiction works: some memoirs, biographies, and DIYs. I could give you a philosophical reasoning about the shift, starting with my educational journey from liberal arts to professional school, but you’re more interested in the list, aren’t you?…
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Book Review: Dust and Shadow
Last week I created a mock-Booklist review for my collection development class. Different from my usual review writing style, this one focuses on the role of the book in trade. Let me know what you think of the new style! Dust and Shadow: An Account of The Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson…
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