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Fun Facts Friday: Shirley Jackson
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Fun Facts Friday: Shirley Jackson

Man of la BookDecember 14, 2012

American author Shirley Jackson (14 December, 1916 -8 August, 1965) born on this day. She is best known for her excellent short story The Lottery.

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Book Review: Vlad by Carlos Fuentes

Man of la BookSeptember 24, 2012

Article first published as Book Review: Vlad by Carlos Fuentes on Blogcritics. About: Vlad by Carlos Fuentes is a short novel taking place in Mexico City, Mexico. The story was part of the 2004 collection “Inquieta Compañía” and recently came out as […]

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Guest Review: The Last Werewolf by Glen Duncan

Man of la BookAugust 9, 2012

Reviewed by Ren Zelen Buy this book in paper or electronic format While Vampires and Zombies have been jamming the highway to the bookshelves and multiplexes, Werewolves have largely been left to idle by the side of the literary road. With Glen […]

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Guest Review: Breathe : A Ghost Story by Cliff McNish

Man of la BookApril 21, 2012

‘Mommie Dearest…’ Mother-love is a complex thing. Our relationship with our mother is the most fundamental and determining relationship most of us will ever have,whether we like it or not. It can be a force for good or… not.  Its repercussions may […]

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Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
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Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Man of la BookAugust 7, 2011

The book is targets the young adults (YA) market, which it is perfect for. Many young adults will find this book thrilling, I know I did

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Book Review: The Reincarnationist by M. J. Rose
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Book Review: The Reincarnationist by M. J. Rose

Man of la BookJune 20, 2011

While on an assignment in Rome, photojournalist Josh Ryder experiences strange feelings of déjà vu and strange memories of a previous life.

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Book Review: The Painted Darkness by Brian James Freeman
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Book Review: The Painted Darkness by Brian James Freeman

Man of la BookJuly 10, 2010

The story is a very imaginative piece and the marketing is brilliant.The story takes place mostly over a day in the life of the young and the adult Henry.

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