I’ve already stated that the best book covers DO persuade me and make a difference in whether or not I’ll purchase a title. What I didn’t relate is that dust jacket and book covers are a passion of mine. I love illustration on practically anything; from packaging perfumes, to ads, to menus, and naturally books. … Read more
Biblios = Books about Books Part 1: Books about Books–Better Known as Biblios Part 2 Biblios Focusing on Booksellers/Collectors Part 3 Bibilos Focusing on Writers Part 4 Biblios Focusing on Writers Part 5 Biblios Focusing on Publishing I’m amazed at how many mystery books are about writing, authors, publishing, letters, rare manuscripts, diaries, collecting, rare … Read more
They Buried a Man Mildred Davis 1953 –used Mildred Davis is the author I ‘discovered’ recently. Somehow I passed her by all these years. So, I read her Edgar Award winning first novel, and was not as impressed as I had thought I’d be–maybe too much expectation on my part, but there was a romantic attachment … Read more
Heavens knows it’s not to make a fortune. If a bookstore stays in business for longer than the time it took to type this article, they’re doing well. If one has lasted a few years, that’s amazing. If they’ve been around for decades, that’s a miracle. I can’t speak to why some decide that they … Read more
No, not another censorship article, but close! Once again, wandering around the net with no clear destination, Pippi Longstocking popped up. Not because she is a funny, strong, fantastic read for kids of a certain age, but because someone finds the books to be ‘racist’. Sigh. From The Local–Germany’s News in English: “A German theologian … Read more
I stumbled upon this while wandering around the internet, and I was appalled at the meaning of these 10 words. Ick, ick, ick! But fascinating! 10 Nastiest words in the Latest Print Dictionary (that they describe it as a ‘print’ dictionary is a nasty thing, IMHO) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/09/nastiest-words-dictionary_n_1082702.html?ref=mostpopular#s460892
Stone Quarry— S. J. Rozan 1999-St. Martin’s Press-IP “It can be a treacherous road, State Route 30, especially rain slick in the twilight of late winter, but I know it well. I sped along its badly banked curves faster than legal and faster than necessary. I was heading for Antonelli’s; I had plenty of time. I drove … Read more
Biblios = Books about Books Part 1: Books about Books–Better Known as Biblios Part 2 Biblios Focusing on Booksellers/Collectors Part 3 Biblios Focusing on Writers Part 4 Bibilos Focusing on Writers Part 5 Bibilos Focusing on Publishing Writers love killing off other writers, especially those who are more successful than they are, I would guess. I … Read more
