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Citizen, librarian, reader with a boundless wonder for the world and a curiosity about all the beings inside it.

The Rapture Exposed

Posted on October 31, 2011 by smellincoffee

The Rapture Exposed: the Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation© 2004 Barbara R. Rossing224 pages “When evil men plot, good men must plan. When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind. When evil men … Continue reading →

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The Lost Hero

Posted on October 31, 2011 by smellincoffee

The Lost Hero© 2010 Rick Riordian557 pages Rick Riordian’s debut novels introduced us to Percy Jackson, a half-mortal half-divine Demigod destined to save the world. Now the hero of heroes has vanished — and three new demigods have come into … Continue reading →

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The Age of Reason Begins

Posted on October 26, 2011 by smellincoffee

The Age of Reason Begins© 1961 Will and Aerial Durant729 pages “We are all citizens of one world, we are all of one blood. To hate a man because he was born in another county, because he speaks a different … Continue reading →

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Beginning Runner’s Handbook

Posted on October 26, 2011 by smellincoffee

The Beginning Runner’s Handbook: The Proven 13-Week Walk-Run Program© 1999 Ian MacNeill168 pages As mentioned prior, I committed myself to an active lifestyle back in late August or early September, and began  a daily habit of exercise, choosing to go … Continue reading →

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This Week at the Library (25 October)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by smellincoffee

Oh, dear, oh dear. The number of books I need to review but haven’t gotten round to doing yet keeps increasing. Reviews outstanding: The Lost Hero, Rick Riordan; At Home in Mitford, Jan Karon; The Beginning Runners’ Handbook by Ian … Continue reading →

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Sharpe’s Battle

Posted on October 23, 2011 by smellincoffee

Sharpe’s Battle© 1995 Bernard Cornwell304 pages “You did what, Sharpe? A duel? Don’t you know dueling is illegal in the army?”“I never said anything about a duel, General. I just offered to beat the hell out of him right here … Continue reading →

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The Planet that Wasn’t

Posted on October 17, 2011 by smellincoffee

The Planet that Wasn’t© 1976 Isaac Asimov237 pages Isaac Asimov routinely penned science essays in various magazines, and given his eagerness to publish books, often produced collections of said science essays. The Planet that Wasn’t is one such collection, covering … Continue reading →

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Complete Guide to Walking

Posted on October 17, 2011 by smellincoffee

Walking Magazine’s Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness© 2001 Mark Fenton261 pages In late August or early September, I woke up early one morning, donned my wide-brimmed straw hat, and set off for an early-morning walk … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Posted on October 16, 2011 by smellincoffee

The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesSir Arthur Conan DoyleIllustrations by Richard LebensonAfterword by Fred Strebeigh© 1987, The Reader’s Digest Association. ‎”You? Who are you? How could you know anything about the matter?” “My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business … Continue reading →

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Pathways

Posted on October 12, 2011 by smellincoffee

Star Trek Voyager: Pathways© 1998 Jeri Taylor438 pages Star Trek Pathways throws Voyager’s entire bridge crew (save Captain Janeway) into an alien prisoner-of-war camp where tenants are expected to fend for themselves, Andersonville-style. While Commander Chakotay, Commander Tuvok, Lieutenants Paris … Continue reading →

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