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Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

I found the author’s explanation of how technology developed to make the buildings stronger, very interesting. The historical fiction aspect…

10 years ago

Fun Facts Friday: Brian Aldiss

In 1958 Mr. Aldiss was voted as Most Promising New Author at the Word Science Fiction Convention.

10 years ago

Book Review: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service by Ian Fleming

On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming is a top notch thriller is the second of what has become…

10 years ago

Book Review: The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Even though the novel is almost 300 years old (at the time of this post), it is still relevant and…

10 years ago

Book Review: Armageddon by Leon Uris

The novel touches on several subjects which are important even in today’s world. The division of Berlin, the relationships between…

10 years ago

Book Review: Solo by Jack Higgins

I enjoyed this novel as a fast, exciting read which is a lot of fun, lots of action and an…

10 years ago

Fun Facts Friday: Elizabeth Palmer Peabody

Elizabeth Palmer Peabody (16 May, 1804 – 3 January, 1894) was an author and an education pioneer, especially for kids…

10 years ago

Book Review: The Temporary Gentleman by Sebastian Barry

It seems as if Mr. Barry put great thought into the narrative of this book. Each of us, I’m sure,…

10 years ago

Book Review: The Lavender Garden by Lucinda Riley

The story is more of a romance and very predictable, I found myself skimming through the last half of the…

10 years ago

Fun Facts Friday: John Tenniel

John Tenniel (28 February, 1820 – 25 February, 1914) was a British illustrator and cartoonist whose work was prominent during…

10 years ago

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