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Not like this is breaking news or anything, but…. Finally

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is en route. One third longer than Goblet of Fire. Good. Considering how long we’ve been waiting it’s only fair we get a double dose.

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And how did I miss this?

William Gibson has a weblog. He’s got a new book out in two weeks as well. That is pretty funky. I’m excited, excited, excited. So excited I’ll even take a break from the heavy duty Tolkien reading I’ve been doing … Continue reading

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Books 9, 10, 11 (or just 9 depending on who you ask.)

Since most people recognize the The Lord of the Rings as a trilogy I’m counting it as three books. Yes I read it again. It just keeps getting better. I also saw The Two Towers. I enjoyed it, which is … Continue reading

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Books 8 The Silmarillion

I re-read The Silmarillion (in a neat-o “Illustrated Edition”) for something like the four millionth time. Okay- the fourth time. It’s really good on its own and it adds more depth than you would imagine to the Lord of the … Continue reading

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I just discovered these.

Beacon Paperbacks from the 50s/ 60s- they’re awesomely sleazy. Here’s an example- Tutor From Lesbos. “A Novel That Will Astonish You With Its Revelations About Warped Women!”

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