Welcome aboard Japan! I just had a look at my mapping widget and I’ve had hits from two new places in Australia (East and West coasts) plus Japan, perhaps Tokyo. My map counter doesn’t name names so I’m going by general area. I have also had over 4000 views now. Very gratifying. Guess I won’t […]
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Booking Through Thursday Do you have “issues” with too much profanity or overly explicit (ahem) “romantic” scenes in books? Or do you take them in stride? Have issues like these ever caused you to close a book? Or do you go looking for more exactly like them? (grin) It’s funny this question came up because
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Here are some more quick clips from Word on the Street. In each case, I have asked my interviewees to name their favorite book. Most people named novels but this Atlanta Georgian preferred poetry. This charming librarian from the Toronto International Film Festival Group made me want to live downtown so I could pop into
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This year the weather was perfect for Word on the Street. The crowds were thronging, children were laughing, musicians were playing… My only complaint is I couldn’t do it all. I bought magazines and books, met lots of nice people who publish literary journals and even wrote an impromptu poem. I also went book-buying bananas!
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I love the the original “Myth” series by Robert Asprin. Refreshingly funny, these books take on the conventions of the fantasy novel in a light-hearted way. Like the best send-ups, they are done with love and contemporary satire. The Myth series, not including co-written books: Another Fine MythMyth ConceptionsMyth DirectionsHit or MythMyth-ing PersonsLittle Myth MarkerM.Y.T.H.
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I was recently sent a review copy of The Reavers by George MacDonald Fraser (author of the Flashman Papers). I have fond memories of reading about Flashman, probably because his adventures were among the first I ever read involving S-E-X. Vague, faint memories, but good ones. When my shiny red paperback arrived in the mail,
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I got nominated for a Nice Matters Award by Booklogged at A Reader’s Journal. What do I know about Booklogged? She is a teacher too who likes reading, scrapbooking, cooking and travelling. Her favorite books are: Poisonwood BibleJane EyreThe Book ThiefThe History of LoveGirl in Hyacinth BlueKite RunnerGoose GirlMy Sister’s KeeperSwallows of KabulElla Minnow PeaOdd
I recently added a new gadget to my blog. If you scroll to the very bottom, you’ll see a map which records the location of blog visitors. Lately I have been getting about 10 readers a day. I assumed, until now, that these readers were mostly friends I knew in the real world. I started
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The reverse of last week’s question:Imagine that everything is going just swimmingly. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and all’s right with the world. You’re practically bouncing from health and have money in your pocket. The kids are playing and laughing, the puppy is chewing in the cutest possible manner on an officially-sanctioned
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It’s coming! Sunday September 30, 2007 is the biggest one-day literary event in Canada. If you are in or around Toronto, Vancouver or Kitchener, don’t miss my favorite carnival of words. This is Word on the Street’s 18th year. Expect 175 book, magazine, and literacy exhibits. Book deals, live concerts and activities for all ages
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