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• Peril on the Screen: "Listen"

  

  Doctor WhoSeason 8Episode 4Story No. 245“Listen”Written by Steven MoffatWatched as part of “the Peril of the Screen” for R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril IXFrom... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• A New Doctor in the House

  I was concerned with Matt Smith leaving Doctor Who. His energy and interactions with the various companions (Amy and Rory then Clara) swept me up and made me a... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril IX

  

  Fall is my personal favorite season of the year. In our area we celebrate with a Fall Foliage Festival the first two weekends in October. The mountains are... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Edgar Allan Poe: The Fever Called Living

  

  Author: Paul CollinsPublisher: New HarvestFirst Publication: August 20, 2014As it is approaching the fall time of the year, I thought it would be interesting... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Jubilee

  

  Author: Karl SchroederFirst Publication: 2014Source: AmazonPublisher: TorCover: Victor MosquerraKarl Schroeder is an author I always thought of trying but... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• World Without Stars

  

  Author: Poul AndersonFirst Publication: 1967Source: News standPublisher: Ace BooksSerial: Analog June July 1966Cover 1: Michael WhelanCover 2: Kelly FreasCove... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Author: Roger ZelaznyFirst Publication: 1979Source: Books...

  

  Author: Roger ZelaznyFirst Publication: 1979Source: BookstorePublisher: Del ReyCover 1: Darrell K. SweetCover 2: Tim WhiteSome time ago I announced that I was... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Perry Rhodan #4: Twilight of the Gods

  

  Author: Walter Ernsting (Clark Darlton)First Publication: 1969Source: BookstorePublisher: Ace BooksSeries: Perry Rhodan (German) #4In many ways this is a major... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Eye of the Monster

  

  Author: Andre NortonFirst Publication: 1962Source: Purchased at used book storePublisher: Ace BooksSeries: Council/Confederation #2Other books in this series... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• What Makes This Book So Great

  

  Author: Jo WaltonFirst Publication: January 2014Source: Purchased for KindlePublisher: TorAnyone who has talked science fiction and fantasy with me knows that... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Treasures from a Library Sale

  

  Our local library has a room that is stocked with books they are selling. As books are sold, more are added so you never know when or what you will find. Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Beyond the Wall

  

  Editor: James LowderFirst Publication: June, 2012Source: NetgalleyPublisher: Smart PopExploring George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and FireNext to reading... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Doctor Who Time Trips: The Bog Warrior

  

  Author: Cecelia AhernFirst Publication: 2014Source: NetgalleyFrom Amazon: Arriving on the planet Cashel, the Tenth Doctor witnesses a strange masked ball. Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Jack of Shadows by Roger Zelazny

  

  First Publication: The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, (July and August issues) 1971Cover Artists: (1) Bob Pepper (2) Ron Walotsky (3) SegrellesThis... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Short Story Sunday: She Sees Ghosts

  

  Title: CassandraAuthor: C. J. CherryhFirst Publication: The Magazine of Fantasy Science Fiction, October 1978Awards: 1979 Best Short Story Hugo Award,1979 Bes... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Short Story Sunday: Revisiting the Pattern

  

  Title: Prolog to Trumps of DoomAuthor: Roger ZelaznyFirst Publication: 1985Collections: (1)Manna from Heaven, (2) The Road to AmberCover Artists: (1) Bob... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• The Cage by Martin Vaughn-James

  

  First Publication: 1975Source: Net GalleyGraphic Novel Challenge book #2Summary (from Amazon):First published in 1975, The Cage was a graphic novel before... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Treecat Wars by David Weber & Jane Lindskold

  

  First Publication: 2013Source: Net GalleySummary (from Goodreads):New York Times and Publishers Weekly Best Selling Young Adult Series. Book Three by... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• The Incrementalists by Steven Brust & Skylar White

  

  First Publication: 2013Source: Net GalleySummary (from Amazon): The Incrementalists—a secret society of two hundred people with an unbroken lineage reaching bac... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Tales of High Hallack Vol. 1: The Collected Short Stories of Andre Norton

  

  Author: Andre NortonFirst Publication: 2014Source: NetgalleyFrom Goodreads:For the first time, the Grand Dame of science fiction—Andre Norton—has her short... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO