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Fun Facts Friday: Khalil Gibran
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Fun Facts Friday: Khalil Gibran

Man of la BookJanuary 6, 2012

On this day in 1883 Lebanese author, poet and artist Khalil Gibran was born. Growing up in the United States, Gibran has written in English

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Thoughts on: Snow by Nigel West and Madoc Roberts
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Book Review: Snow by Nigel West and Madoc Roberts

Man of la BookJanuary 5, 2012

Known by his code name Snow, Owens becomes a remarkable spy and the first great double-cross agents who played a major role in the war’s victory.

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Thoughts on: The Locksmith by Lafe Metz
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Book Review: The Locksmith by Lafe Metz

Man of la BookJanuary 3, 2012

The book is peppered with GI slang and phrases in French and German which I liked, the writing is engrossing and very good for a first time author

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Thoughts on: Absolute Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross
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Graphic Novel Review: Absolute Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross

Man of la BookJanuary 1, 2012

Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross was the mega comic book event of the 1990’s. The story is complex, multiple layers upon layers opened to interpretation

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Cover Gallery: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Cover Gallery: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Man of la BookDecember 31, 2011

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (my thoughts) have produced some wonderful covers for this fantastic story. Take a look at the few below, tell me which one is your favorite. Cover of the 20011 […]

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Fun Facts Friday: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Fun Facts Friday: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Man of la BookDecember 30, 2011

This week I reviewed The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. While writing my post I found some interesting facts about the story

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Thoughts on: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
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Book Review: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Man of la BookDecember 28, 2011

This novella could be read as one, that of split personality, but also could be a pathological angle of investigating the nature of mental illness

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The Lame 2011 “Best Of” List
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The Lame 2011 “Best Of” List

Man of la BookDecember 25, 2011

Here are the books I enjoyed the most this year. This list is of books I read, not only published in 2011. First and foremost – this is THE best book I’ve read this year. From some reason it didn’t get much […]

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Fun Facts Friday: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
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Fun Facts Friday: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Man of la BookDecember 23, 2011

There are four hand written copies of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas known to exist. Three are in museums while the fourth was sold in 2006 for $280,000

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Thoughts on: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
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Book Review: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Man of la BookDecember 22, 2011

This book has layers which allow the reader to think about and explore. Jealousy, friendship, envy, love, arrogance and, of course, redemption

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