Tag Archives: thinking out loud

Resistance is Futile? State of the Kindle

Posted on July 18, 2018 by smellincoffee

(Image borrowed from here) A few weeks ago I walked into my usual Chinese place for lunch and the proprietor immediately inquired: Where’s your book?  She’s seen me walk in every week for the last six years and get comfortable … Continue reading →

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You Still Can’t Call me Inspector Gadget

Posted on February 23, 2016 by smellincoffee

A few years ago I penned a few thoughts  (“Go Go Gadget Literature?”) distancing myself from e-readers and e-books, then exploding in popularity. A recent post by Lori at Should Be Reading made me think of it, and for good … Continue reading →

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Christmas Reading

Posted on November 28, 2011 by smellincoffee

Today the Christmas spirit finally found me. Usually we embrace immediately after Thanksgiving, but the weather has been unseasonably warm lately. Sunday brought with it grey skies and a constant drizzle, though, which is partially inconvenient (for someone who walks … Continue reading →

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Stock Phrases

Posted on June 5, 2011 by smellincoffee

Tonight I stumbled upon a list of “Top 20 Most Annoying Book Reviewer Cliches“. I figured I would be guilty of some of them, and that suspicion was confirmed.  As I’ve been trying to move from informal comments to more … Continue reading →

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Go Go Gadget Literature….?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by smellincoffee

When I step into this library, I cannot understand why I ever step out of it. – Marie de Sevigne Change is inescapable. As a student of history, I’ve realized that nothing, no matter how wonderful or precious, endures forever. We … Continue reading →

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