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Burn This Book
Jun 24, 2009, 10:33 GMT
New book takes a look at censorship. “Burn This Book: PEN Writers Speak Out on the Power of the Word” is a recent collection edited by Toni Morrison.... more
‘Rebirth of a Nation’
Jun 19, 2009, 19:36 GMT
While an obvious play on words (think Birth of a Nation), this new book, whose full title is: “Rebirth of a Nation: The Making of Modern America, 1877-1920 (American History)” by Jackson Lears has been called:... more
GOTHIC CHIC Norway’s Nemi at MoCCA Fest
Jun 5, 2009, 8:47 GMT
A recent press release from Titan Books has announced the following: ... more
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In-depth interview with philosopher Mark Rowlands
Mark Rowlands, who is the author of titles such as Sci-Phi: Philosophy from Socrates ....more
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New from Issui Ogawa
Jun 30, 2009, 12:43 GMT
Japanese writer Issui Ogawa new release is titled: “The Lord of the Sands of Time (Novel).” ... more‘The Lost Sister’
Jun 30, 2009, 12:39 GMT
This new novel, by Megan Kelley Hall, is a young adult novel that is scheduled for a July 28th release, according to Amazon.
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Gloria Vanderbilt’s ‘Obsession’
Jun 29, 2009, 17:36 GMT
If you’re looking for an erotic tale, Gloria Vanderbilt’s “Obsession” might be the book for you. ... moreAll You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka
Jun 29, 2009, 10:36 GMT
This is the latest VIZ Media LLC installment by Hiroshi Sakurazaka.According to the product description:
... moreManga series has sold millions
Jun 28, 2009, 12:01 GMT
A recent press release has noted that the Manga series OISHINBO has sold millions in Japan. The latest installment is titled “Oishinbo: Fish, Sushi and Sashimi: A la Carte.” ... moreWSJ’s list of best selling books
Jun 28, 2009, 10:45 GMT
The AP has released the WSJ’s list of best selling books. Those titles include:
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Book on Charlie Chaplin ‘overdone’ one critic notes
Jun 27, 2009, 12:50 GMT
Glen David Gold's historical novel “Sunnyside” is about the legend filmmaker Charlie Chaplin. ... morePW’s list of best sellers
Jun 27, 2009, 10:43 GMT
The AP has released PW’s list of best selling titles. Those works include: ... more
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- Murder, Corruption, and L.A.'s Scandalous Coming of Age
Original Writing
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Points Elsewhere by Judith Fitzgerald
May 27, 2008, 10:53 GMT
The ocean a ghost
mirror in denial roaring its growling stamina —
its inexorably seductive pull embattling ... more
Short Story: Maps of the Bible by Jason Sanford
Apr 25, 2008, 14:56 GMT
A dead man's Bible. My Bible. Jedediah holds it to his nose as if the acid paper crisp and saddle-stitched decay still keeps me alive.
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Short Story: Little Pixie by Seamus Kearney
Jan 31, 2008, 10:07 GMT
When Thomas arrived at his usual place on the café terrace, he still hadn’t decided whether to say anything to the others about the death of his wife. Why didn’t I ever bring her here? Would it have been such a big effort? My darling, impossible Valerie... ... more
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Interviews
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Jess’s Book Pick for April: Mrs. Bridge by Evan S. Connell
Apr 1, 2009, 5:45 GMT
My book selection for April is as follows: Mrs. Bridge by Evan S. Connell. I think this book, along with his Mr. Bridge, are two underrated American Classics.... more
Jess’s Book Pick for March: McTeague by Frank Norris
Mar 1, 2009, 5:17 GMT
Frank Norris is in the same camp of writers as that of Theodore Dreiser. Published in 1899, this book addresses greed like none other. Norris died at the age of 32, unfortunately.... more
Jess’s Book Pick for February: Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser
Feb 1, 2009, 5:43 GMT
I had this book on my ‘to read’ pile for a while, but when I finally got around to reading it, I was astounded by how fresh and modern Dreiser’s writing was.... more
Comics/Graphic Novels
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What's with the Zombies?
Apr 3, 2009, 4:45 GMT
"Crossed" (Ennis, Burrows; Avatar Press), "The Walking Dead"(Kirkman, Moore; Image Comics), "Zombie Tales"(Various, Boom-Studios) “The Stand" (Aquirre-Sacassa, Perkins; Marvel) ... moreRon Lim's Anita Blake Zombie variant revealed!
Oct 22, 2007, 19:01 GMT
Marvel is proud to unveil fan favorite artist Ron Lim's exciting new Zombie variant cover to Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake: The First Death #2 (of 2). This not only marks the first time that Anita Blake has appeared with other Marvel characters, but also introduces the first piece of published Anita Blake art by Ron Lim! ... moreBlood runs again this January when Youngblood returns as an ongoing series
Oct 22, 2007, 18:55 GMT
Rob Liefeld's return to Image dominated the buzz this past summer and now you can finally see the results in this January's Youngblood #1! ... more
Reviews
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Book Review: California Screamin’: Murder at Monterey Pop
Jul 3, 2009, 11:34 GMT
Summers and outdoor music are a natural combination. Most likely this pairing was first practiced in celebration of plentiful food and weather that wouldn’t kill you, and later became an entertainment. ... more
Book Review: Darkness Calls
Jul 2, 2009, 23:41 GMT
By day, Maxine Kiss is covered by a protective layer of tattoos that are her demons alternate form, by night these demons peel from her body to assist in hunting zombies and other evil creatures. For generations beyond reckoning... ... moreBook Review: Must Love Hellhounds
Jul 2, 2009, 23:33 GMT
Penned by some of the top authors of the paranormal genre, this collection of four novellas features hellhounds as the uniting thread. Most fans will be familiar with Charlaine Harris’ work from her popular Southern Vampire series and here she takes a break from Sookie Stackhouse to create some... ... moreBook Review: Spanish Style
Jul 2, 2009, 23:28 GMT
Most people think of heavy, dark wood, often ornately carved with wrought iron grillwork and castings yet as revealed by this collection of five hundred photos, it is so much more. Author Kate Hill, accompanied by photographer Tim Clinch traveled the length of... ... moreBook Review: Predators and Child Molesters
Jul 2, 2009, 23:22 GMT
Unfortunately, child molesters can be anywhere and as with most threats, knowledge is power. Former LA County Deputy District Attorney Sax has provided parents and caregivers with the information they need to recognize potential predators and talk to their children about...
... moreBook Review: House of Suns
Jul 2, 2009, 23:18 GMT
After a number of disappointing novels that hinted at brilliance but never followed through, Reynolds’ tenth book delivers an outstanding space opera grounded in hard science and current sci-fi vision while still pushing the envelope. Set six million years in the future at the dawn of... ... moreBook Review: Hunting Ground
Jul 2, 2009, 23:14 GMT
Bran, leader of the North American werewolves finally agreed to allow his son Charles Cornick and new wife Anna, to act in his place at the upcoming Seattle summit meeting. The North American werewolves are preparing to reveal their presence to the general population, a move bitterly opposed by...
... moreBook Review: The Little Book
Jul 2, 2009, 23:09 GMT
Thirty years in the creating, this engaging, frequently confusing tale spanning three generations of the Burden family uses time travel as a means of exploring the changing political and social attitudes during the turn of the twentieth century. After a physical attack... ... more



















