Where I blog about what I read
From the monthly archives:
Starting October 1, 2008, Comcast will put a cap on Internet usage. Saying that 250 GB cap is 100 times more than the average usage. According to Comcast, that’s the equivalent of downloading 62, 500 songs or 125 standard definition movies per month in order for anyone to exceed the cap.
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Fables: Legends in Exile (2002) written by Bill Willingham and Illustrated by Lan Medina is available in paperback, published by Vertigo and retails for $9.99 US.
This is an ongoing series featuring fairy tale characters who find themselves uprooted from their fairy realm and living in secret exile in upstate New York.
Do you enjoy fairy tales? You […]
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It has been reported that the first Google phone, Dream, may be coming out as early as next month. It is supposed to use Google’s “android operating system.” Yeah. Whatever that means. Don’t we have enough smart phones?
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First, let me say that I had no idea that Robert Downy, Jr was playing a black guy in the movie, Tropic Thunder that is directed by Ben Stiller. He is well hidden in his role. From the trailers, this movie looks to be a lot of fun. I am waiting for the furor for […]
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If you’re still with me here, the next TBR day challenge is this Wed. So, get to reading! At last count, I had 10 readers or so still in the contest for the $100 Amazon gift card and you should know who you are if you’ve never skipped a day since we started in March […]
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There are so few well written, no - smartly written romantic suspense novels today. I’d be hard pressed to list you ten. I don’t mean to be dismissive but romantic suspense is my least favorite genre because they are almost always unoriginal with characters who do not speak or act to their stated potentials.
Reading […]
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Dennis Lehane's next published novel is a major publishing event. It's been 4 years since Lehane's last book, Shutter Island. On Dennis Lehane's website, there's more info about The Given Day that you can read there.
This is a historical novel. A historical epic that is somewhat of a departure for Lehane. The release date for The Given Day is Sept. 23. Look for a review.
