Such sad news, that author Frank McCourt has died. (“Frank McCourt, Pulitzer Prize Winner, dies”) He was the retired school teacher who sprang into public notice in his 60s, with the publication of his first novel, Angela’s Ashes.He was.
Topics: Angela's Ashes, Evan Solomon, Frank McCourt, Hot Type, Uncategorized

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A wonderful day for the human race. Neil Armstrong stepping onto the Moon.And another restored moment, Buzz Aldrin stepping onto the Moon.Armstrong and Aldrin raise their flag on the Moon.
Topics: Apollo 11, History, moon landing, NASA, Neil Armstrong, One small step for man, Science

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Well, lookee here! I’m finally getting back to the Tuesday Teaser, and it’s not a Brian Freeman novel. Although, um…it could have been, since I started another one yesterday. But to give you a break from All-Brian-Freeman-all-the-time,..
Topics: book trends, Tanya Huff, Teaser Tuesday, Tuesday Fun

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And that close family at the reunion? May just be descended from the mating of a human woman and the Celtic horned god. At least, judging by the antlers that the men tend to manifest when they get, um, horny. ...
Topics: Book reviews, Enchantment Emporium, Tanya Huff, The Enchantment Emporium

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I suddenly realize why, even though I enjoyed the various incarnations of Star Trek, I never really wanted to live in their world even though I would definitely love space travel and exploring new worlds and so on. But those people had no things. ...
Topics: books, kindle, Losses, Trends

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