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Author Q&A with Stephen England
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Author Q&A with Stephen England

Man of la BookOctober 10, 2011

Stephen England is the write of Pandora’s Grave. The book is a very interesting thrill ride and I was interested in how Mr. England came up with the ideas

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Thoughts on: Pandora’s Grave by Stephen England
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Book Review: Pandora’s Grave by Stephen England

Man of la BookOctober 9, 2011

Members of the CIA’s National Clandestine Service sent to rescue a group of archaeologists from Iraq they come face to face with several surprises

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Fun Facts Friday: Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl”
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Fun Facts Friday: Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl”

Man of la BookOctober 7, 2011

Today, October 7 in the year 1955 poet Allen Ginsberg read his seminal poem “Howl” at Six Gallery in San Francisco, California

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Thoughts on: A Short History of a Tall Jew by Dennis Danziger
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Book Review: A Short History of a Tall Jew by Dennis Danziger

Man of la BookOctober 6, 2011

The book makes observations about how people treat one another in a civilized society, the challenges of raising kids, what’s important, and more

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Free eReaders or an eReader War?

Man of la BookOctober 5, 2011

In 2009 there were rumors abound that at this time (November 2011) the Amazon Kindle eReader might be free. The steady and drop in price (about $50 every few months) led many to believe that this will be the case. Amazon founder, […]

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Thoughts on: Call Me Princess by Sara Blædel
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Book Review: Call Me Princess by Sara Blædel

Man of la BookOctober 4, 2011

I liked the characterization in the book. Louise, a no nonsense cop, Camilla, her ruthless bitch of a best friend, boyfriends and co-workers

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Author Q&A with Sharon Kay Penman
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Author Q&A with Sharon Kay Penman

Man of la BookOctober 3, 2011

Sharon Kay Pen­man writes historical fiction books. I recently read her new novel “Lionheart” which follows Richard the Lionheart through the Third Crusade

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Thoughts on: Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman
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Book Review: Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman

Man of la BookOctober 2, 2011

Richard I, “Lionheart”, takes his vows seriously including the one to free Jerusalem from Salah-a-Din. He leaves his kingdom with his armies to the holy land.

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Thoughts on: Holy Terror by Frank Miller
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Thoughts on: Holy Terror by Frank Miller

Man of la BookOctober 1, 2011

Then terror strikes in Empire City, The Fixer and Stack go on a rage fueled mission after those responsible.

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Fun Facts Friday: Miguel de Cervantes
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Fun Facts Friday: Miguel de Cervantes

Man of la BookSeptember 30, 2011

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. As you can tell, I am a fan because I think that Don Quixote is still one the most relevant stories in the world.

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