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A review of titles by Indian and Indian-expatriate authors as well as works on Indian topics.
http://www.indolink.com/Book/index.html
Features excerpts, summaries, reviews, and author biographies, including fiction and non-fiction bestsellers.
http://www.bookbrowse.com
A guide to contemporary literature, singling out contemporary novels of particular merit and featuring reviews, interviews, and a quarterly newsletter.
http://www.thesecondcircle.com/
The Positive Place on the Internet where upbeat and inspirational books, magazines, stories, and essays are reviewed.
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Not a day passes over this earth but men and women of note do great deeds, speak great words and suffer noble sorrows Charles Reed td width 1 vali...Short reviews of recent fiction and non-fiction from a group of dedicated readers. The site also features discussion and an archive.
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Blether web standards, accessibility, e-government more Hotmail the email incinerator 24 Oct 2005 06:04 PM A heads-up for anyone who operates any sort of system which sends emails to customers Hotmail could well be rejecting your email and not telling you, or the recipient, that they've...Book reviews and recommendations for new and backlist nonfiction and literary, mainstream and genre fiction.
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Book reviews Curled Up With A Good Book Only one man can save them, but he must first discover his own extraordinary destiny if he is to have any hope of altering the dire fate of all humanity. Click here for more on S.D. McKee’s Defeated: Book One...Reviews and news about current nature writing and natural history books.
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the nature pages reviews of nature writing and natural histories recently published This program captures the life and spirit of a man who spent his career fighting for northwoods wilderness preservation search for new and used nature, natural history and guide books NEW GUIDEBOOKS Along Montana Idaho's Continental Divide Trail The Continental...An online journal of conversations with and lectures by prominent writers, artists, and thinkers.
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This was a book of short stories from 21 writers from around the world, who all donated thier stories. It was edited by Nadine Gordimer. All the profits from this book are being donated to HIV/AIDS treatment, research and education,..."A Literary Saloon and Site of Review." Includes brief reviews of a wide variety of books (which are also rated using "A+ through F" grades), with links to other off-site, online reviews of the same given book.
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Complete Review Entrance to the Complete Review Entrance to the Complete Review One of Time's 50 Coolest Websites 2005...Features reviews of literary fiction, author interviews, profiles, monthly contests, and literary criticism.
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Compulsive Reader You are being automatically forwarded to the new Compulsive Reader site. If you are not automatically forwarded, please click this link. Thank you!...Thoughtful and informed book reviews on mental health, psychology, ethics, and philosophy. Updated every month.
http://mentalhelp.net/books
Reviews in all genres, from science fiction to cookbooks, with interactive "Favorite & Worst books ever published" lists.
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Bookideas.com! Book reviews in all categories. Glavas grab and set book reviewer...Book reviews of selected classic and new titles.
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Nabou.com Book Reviews Here you can read book reviews that go beyond a simple review but are insights on thoughts, feelings and the magic of books. If you love books and enjoy writing you can share your passion and help others. Just write...". . . has reviews for fiction and non-fiction books, links to online bookstores, links to libraries, and other resources for avid readers."
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CountryReader Online CountryReader Online...A user-contributed, searchable collection of book lists.
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Essays and reviews in modern/contemporary European Literature
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The Gaping Void Voidessays reviews blog archive anti-coda about A vocation of now-almost-meaningless despair...Over 500 books indexed by author and title, plus free New Reviews newsletter available via e-mail. Annotated links to book sites, including e-zines, e-mail lists, author sites, publisher sites, and fan sites.
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fiatgirl's musings Books and other things that I have an opinion on Check out my new photo site! Click here to enter T. Jefferson Parker Silent Joe California Girl Off the subject, perhaps, but here it is. Me, str Michael Connelly, the...An overview of interrelations between cyberspace i.e., computer technology and networking, and hypertext, and critical theory.
http://landow.stg.brown.edu/cpace/cspaceov.html
Brief reports and reviews on books and movies.
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interrogation reports: 205 movie reviews and book reviews Plan your media attack strategy with these 205 tactical reports (147 on books, 58 on films) Titles Subjects Authors Publishers Actors/Directors Studios Latest Tactical Strength Random Frequently Asked Questions News Latest Reports Road to Perdition directed by SamMendes The Golden...Reviews, essays, and writing on the crux of the Bible and Western European Literature.
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NECESSARY PROSE. Winterton for his sympathetic review of my novel A Taipei Mutt see: www.taipeitimes.com, 12/14/03 issue) For those of you in Taiwan, the novel is on sale at major Eslite bookstores. In the U.S contact Saru Press International. Others can contact...Reviews of select books.
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culturevulture.net books and cds index Bookends nonfiction poetry fiction...Monthly newsletter features sites for book reviews, reading lists, bestseller lists, and author and publisher information.
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BookSpot.com Newsletter Find more useful resources in popular areas of the StartSpot Network Today's Headlines Film Festivals Online Museums State Government Jobs by State Click and Give Genealogy How-To Science Fair Ideas Bargain Travel Dictionaries Libraries White Pages 1997-2005, StartSpot Mediaworks, Inc....A review of new science fiction titles and contemporary fiction from the United Kingdom.
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A review of new and old titles in fiction, travel, history, politics and other topics.
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LiteratuReview HOME ABOUT US MISSION CONTRIBUTE SEARCH DIALOGUE BIOGRAPHY FICTION HISTORY MYSTERY POLITICS SCI-FI TRAVEL Check out Jonah's Blog for BIOGRAPHY FICTION HISTORY MYSTERY POLITICS SCI-FI TRAVEL...Online publication of classic eighteen-volume work of English and American literary history and criticism.
http://www.bartleby.com/cambridge
A monthly online zine featuring fiction and poetry reviews, literary journals, fiction and non-fiction. Also features links to sites of literary interest.
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berniE-zine: Book Reviews More Two city boys are exiled to a remote village for re-education under Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution more The Storm of Steel, by Ernst Junger A memoir by one of Germany's most famous World War I heroes, who provides his insights...Book reviews, author interviews and essays.
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The Boox Review We publish our online independent book review journal, The Boox Review, because we can, but moreover, because we believe that readers are hungry for meaningful, heartfelt work and that they are grateful to have a helping hand in finding it....Ron Hogan interviews leading authors of contemporary literature.
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Beatrice.com Hogan delivers daily literary news with an even tone and an open mind NYTBR October 23, 2005 Guest Author: Megan Crane posted by Ron Hogan Megan Crane first appeared on this site several months back, taking part in a conversation...A family site with a page devoted to tongue-in-cheek book reviews on a range of (mostly recent) titles.
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Chapter Verse I absolutely forbid you not to read this! Site links are at the bottom of the page. The hellish daily commute that is the London Undergroundatleast allows you to indulge in a spot of leisure reading now and again, and...A non-commercial UK book review site featuring capsule reviews of popular titles.
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BookLore The Site for Book Lovers Site operated by avid readers who love books. All reviews are written by someone who has actually read the book in question. Booklore, Booklore, Booklore, BookLore The Site for Book Lovers, Reviews, Reviews, Reviews, Books, Books, Books, Book Reviews, Book...Book site featuring reviews, news, and interviews from critic Alex Good.
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Goodreports.net Canada's Premier Independent Book Site Writers unite to fight flight of literary papers Yesterday's link: Publishers become retailers by selling online Earlier stuff: Publishers sue Google over scanning plans Bookmaker's odds Facing the facts Genre specific Darcy overcomes prejudice to top literary heroes poll READINGS..."Home of the Society of Aspiring Writers (SAW), site also includes book reviews, Women in Mythology project, Legenda listing of online articles (regularly updated), a Writer's Toolkit, and occasional commentary and musings."
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Includes interviews, reviews, and new releases.
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BETWEEN THE LINES Home Page Not only does this section feature links to various publishing companies, but also includes a comprehensive author home page list some rather left-of-centre sites for those left-of-centre. BETWEEN THE LINES currently features five sections. Visit Interviews for in-depth discussions with...Humorous lampooning of popular books via ultra-condensation.
http://rinkworks.com/bookaminute/
Book reviews, interviews with authors, top ten monthly reads, editorials, and monthly contests.
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MyShelf.Com Interviews with illustrators Brian Lies, Chuck Galey, Denise Ortakales Back to Literature: Carolyn Howard-Johnson Wonders Why Even Experts Don't Understand Who the Real Stars Are The Bare Bones: Writing Book Reviews: A Valuable Tool for Authors Between the Pages:Characters Behind...Reviews, links and news about books and writing.
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Free Book Reviews TheBookHaven.net Fiction, Book Clubs, Non-Fiction These are honest opinions that are in no way influenced by publishers, authors or outside sources. Fiction and non-fiction, the best and the very worst. It's all here.So what's the catch? Nothing. Zero. Zip. Nada. TheBookHaven.net is simply a site...Book review site covering all genres of literature, along with author interviews, recommendations, and bestseller lists.
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Search: Lycos Angelfire Harry Potter Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site Browse Sites 171; Previous Top 100 Next 187;...Contains some short and some in-depth reviews of popular Christian fiction, children's books, and parenting books.
http://www.tracysbooknook.com/
Offers down-to-earth book reviews, as well as author interviews. Includes an archive, awards, submission guidelines, and a young adult section.
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Book Reviews by Book Review Cafe Cafe is where you can find down-to-earth book reviews of all book genres as well as in depth author interviews. Whether you're looking for Suspense, Romance, or even Mystery, you'll find it here at The Book Review Cafe. Join our...Dedicated to book lovers and writers. Forums, author interviews, book reviews, reading group guides, and commentary all can be found here. New releases and perennial favorites.
http://www.bookreporter.com/
Reviews of fiction and non-fiction books, both classic and contemporary. Also has literary quizzes.
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Discussing Books Home Page This web site features reviews of fiction and also some non-fiction books. As often as possible, I suggest further readings, such as other books by the same author, books on similar subjects, and links to relevant web sites. At the...BookReviewClub.com publishes book and e-book reviews online to benefit book enthusiasts and the writing community. They also publish a paid quarterly newsletter featuring self-help books.
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Book Review Club We are currently not accepting new review requests. Thank you for your patronage. Reviews from 2005 Arranged Alphabetically by Title A Reason for Living by Laurent Grenier A Year in the Life of an ESL Student by Edward Francis Accuser...Reviews classified by genre.
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italics A is collecting info on library conditions, and requests for assistance, supplies, volunteers, etc. from other librarians and libraries. Click through for updated hurricane information. Do you have a book-related cause, group, or site you'd like to see linked here?...Non-commercial online journal of book reviews by academics, as well as author interviews. Reviews and books for review accepted.
http://www.justbookreviews.net/
Includes feature stories, author interviews, reviews, columns, and a weblog of book-related content.
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Bookslut Issue 41 October 2005 I see it as a validation that’s not without its problematic side. Comics is a self-described lowly medium, and it’s been up until recently been considered lowly by other people. There’s a feeling, especially among underground and alternative cartoonists, that...Project Gutenberg etext of the book by Charles Edwyn Vaughan.
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Project Gutenberg Edition of English Literary Criticism Author names above are linked to additional Gutenberg titles Download the etext in the format you prefer from Ibiblio or an alternate site (not all sites will have everything Format Alternate Sites Text IbiblioSailorArchive.orgUK MirrorAARNetZip IbiblioSailorArchive.orgUK MirrorAARNet Key to sites:...BookAngles is the conservative-values angle on literature for home and family. Their family reviews books to help you judge suitability for your family.
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BookAngles Conservative Values Book Reviews for Home Book reviews with a conservative family angle Search by title Search by author/illustrator Because good books are worth knowing There is nothing worthwhile in the simple act of reading, yet some parents will give children mediocre materials that compromise their...Reading suggestions from talk show host Rex Murphy, various authors, and callers. Compiled twice a year since 1995.
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CBC Radio Cross Country Checkup Reading Lists In what has now become a biannual tradition (approaching summer and before Christmas) Cross Country Checkup invites listeners to call in with their suggestions on what makes a good read. Classics, new novels, non-fiction anything in print is fair game....Book reviews organized by author, title and category. Each review includes both a general summary of the plot or information (with a minimum of spoilers), and a personal review.
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A Book Lover's Book Reviews This site will look much better in a browser that supports web standards, but it is accessible to any browser or Internet device. By Author By Title Classics Drama Fantasy Horror How-To Humor Myth/Folklore Plays Reference Religion Science Fiction Suspense...Reviews, commentary, and cover art of popular young adult and teen books.
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Search: Lycos Tripod G'Night G'Luck Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site Browse Sites 171; Previous Top 100 Next 187; BoOkZ wOrLd Bookz Reviewz, Commentz, and Book Coverz for Teens! Book of the Month: Dangerous Angels Bookz Info Reviewz...Fantasy, science-fiction, and horror book reviews.
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The Bookwyrm Welcome to my little area of the Net. I've always dreamed of owning a bookstore, and on the Internet, that has become a reality at least in some small way. I also like to share my thoughts on the books...Readers submit reviews on both new and older fiction releases.
http://bookblog.diaryland.com/
Christian fiction, non-fiction, and children's books reviewed by site contributors with information on selected authors.
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Dancing Word Writers Network: Book Reviews Click on the letters above to access the book reviews according to title. Authors: If you'd like to have your books reviewed on Dancing Word Writers Network, please click on the following link and contact the appropriate reviewer. Dancing Word...Reviews of a collection of books, from esoteric nonfiction to Philip K. Dick to William Burroughs.
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Book Reviews Since so much modern science fiction is complete crap, and since I've spent most of the past six years reading academic non-fiction (resulting in a basic cluelessness regarding current fiction I find Mac Tonnies extensive reading lists and book reviews...Reviews of classics, non-fiction, and popular titles.
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Alere Flammam I buy books and if there is any left, I buy food and clothes Erasmus This page contains a listing of reviewed books, arranged alphabetically by title (in English, when in translation Click here to see the books arranged by...Generally interested in promoting literary innovation on the Internet and reviewing books that address the electronic future of fiction, poetry, criticism, and the visual arts.
http://www.electronicbookreview.com/v3/
Detailed reviews of the top six best-selling books across a range of categories.
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book-look.co.uk. The best books. The best reviews. The best prices. The biggest bestfor entertainment! Search: All Books e-Books Pop Music Classical Videos DVDs Games Software Electronics Home Toys Keywords: Information Services About us Awards Comments Legal Links Privacy Top six Best sellersSave up to 50% on all books ordered online...Focuses on reviewing independently published books. Includes reports on current affairs.
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Online Review of Books Current Affairs If you are an independent or small press publisher and would like to submit your books for consideration to Recommended Reads click here. PalomaBy Linda A. Lavid www.lindalavid.com(Fiction)Fast-paced romantic suspense novel about a woman with three identities who is being...Collection of book reviews and author interviews covering a wide range of interests including literary and genre fiction, as well as non-fiction.
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Books on Review An intriguing coming of age story in the rural South during the days of desegregation. Title: In the Hope of Rising Again Author: Helen Scully Reviewer: Campbell O’Neal The tale of a family who rose to a position of wealth...Original book reviews, essays and author interviews.
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California Literary Review Carkeet has to perform literary back flips to connect various aspects of Koby’s life to his own, and more often than not he’s forcing round pegs into square holes to achieve this aim. And that’s a shame. As a result,...Book reviews and author interviews for all genres.
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Roundtable Reviews: Book Reviews Author Interviews for all genres All reviews are copyrighted by the individual reviewer Roundtable Reviews ©2003-2005 Roundtable Reviews background design is created by Crystal Cloud Graphics Website is updated and maintained by Tracy Farnsworth. Visitors since August 1, 2003....Includes commentary on comics, journals, novels, handbooks, and dictionaries.
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The Book Review Blog Blog, Blog, And Away! Blogger about objectionable content. What does this mean? BlogThis! Welcome! The Book Review Blog book reviews written by bloggers comics, journals, novels, handbooks, dictionaries, any genre, anything. Join us! Book Swap Meet Interested in swapping books? Meeting reviewers? Drink coffee?...Book recommendations and reviews updated quarterly.
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Craig's Book Club reviews Tom Piccirilli's A Choir of Ill Children and Douglas Clegg's Afterlife If you arrived here from a search engine, you may be seeking a previous recommendation like Nicholas Kaufmann's Walk in Shadows or Paul G. Tremblay's Compositions for the Young and Old. This issue we spotlight Tom Piccirilli's A Choir of...Books reviews from an "anarchist" perspective committed to the idea that active learning is a necessary component of any movement for social change.
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Scribbles in the Margins: An Anarchist Book Review This weblog reviews books from an anarchist perspective that comes from the left tradition and is committed to the idea that active learning is a necessary component of any movement for social change. The majority of books reviewed are works...Reviews of books that have equal appeal for both adults and children, organized by author and title. Includes book finder.
http://www.crossoverbooks.co.uk
Discussions of William Blake's Poetery and films by Polanski and Singer.
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Front Page An essay that uses theories of narrative to analyse the plot strands found in Polanski's Chinatown. Originally submitted as an assignment for the module Film: Storytelling and Adaptation at the University of Wolverhampton. The Usual Suspects (1993) dir Singer An...Reviews and profiles of authors from Berks County Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
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Berks Books: Reading what's written in Reading. Reading, Pennsylvania that is. Pennsylvania and elsewhere. The Berks County Authors: Karen Blomain Jayne Relaford Brown Marcia EvanickDr. Randall FegleyJoan HohlKasey MichaelsRichard S. Raffaufmore Featured Berks County Book: Douglassville Author Cyndi Trombley launches her second book! According to Abbey by Cyndi Trombley and illustrated...Dedicated to reading and reviewing almost every type of book: personal reviews and commentary.
http://www.justme.org/blog
Independent book reviews, updated weekly.
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MWK's Book Reviews This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them....Book reviews, news, sales data, and author interviews.
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BOOK HELP WEB Sometimes inspiration comes from the failure of others. Such was the case for Steven Piziks after watching a movie he thought got it all wrong—Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. He and fellow science fiction author, Sarah Zettel, had gone to...Book reviews, essays and author interviews.
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Eclectic collection of uninhibited genre and literary book reviews.
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Atu XVIII Book Reviews sorted by date Words from a few of the book reviews a plot of epic proportions that keeps taking unexpected turns a twisted and bitter denizen of nightmare If it ever happens, it could well happen like this In a hurry? Go straight...Reviews books, periodicals and poetry poetry in a variety of genres. Includes resource lists. User reviews accepted.
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litgeek.org::literature, book reviews, genealogy and madness::litgeek.org about litgeek|submit|contact|genealogy UPDATE 06.08.05: Added reviews of The Iliad, and Food, Cookery and Dining in Ancient Times UPDATE 05.13.05: Added reviews of Mattanza: The Ancient Sicilian Ritual of Bluefin Tuna Fishing, Lake Wobegone Days, and Cajun Culture. UPDATE 01.26.05: Added...Short book reviews by literate women.
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Literate Chicks Book Reviews Tired of your typical reading material? Sick of reading book recommendations that take all day to finish? Then you are in the right place. Greetings from The Literate Chicks! We decided to do things slightly different when it comes to...A complete index with links to Gumby's bookreviews. All kinds of books much fantasy/sf-books, but also other kinds of books. (Computing and other topics). Also points to other books you might like if you enjoy a certain author.
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Index of all bookreviews Read about and order books at Amazon, the worlds largest bookstore:The Dice Manby Luke RhinehartMy reviewof this bookThis book atAmazon.co.uk (Europe)This book atAmazon.com (USA)White Teethby Zadie SmithMy reviewof this bookThis book atAmazon.co.uk (Europe)This book atAmazon.com (USA)My Heroby Tom HoltMy reviewof...An essay on fiction, the reader and the publisher, especially the impact of publishing strategies on mass-market fiction.
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Essay On Novels It is not only a case of that deplorable one-size-fits-all (non)style to which we have willy-nilly become accustomed. Not only a vehicle--I dread the expression vehicular language, but it exists, and happens to refer to the English language--to hackneyed story...Harvard University journal features over 30 reviews and original art by Harvard undergraduates. Reviews include poetry, history, fiction and satire.
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Harvard Book Review Current Issue Archive About Us Contact Volume 6, Number 1: Winter 2004 Fiction and Poetry INNER VOICES: SELECTED POEMS, 1963-2003, by Richard Howard Reviewed by Josiah Child MAGIC SEEDS by V.S. Naipaul Reviewed by Nicole Cliffe HUMAN CAPITAL by Steven...Fiction and non-fiction reviews with priority given to small publishers, academic presses, and specialty publishers.
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Northeast Book Reviews: Book Reviews for Discriminating Readers R is a group of people who are insatiable readers, avid writers and superior communicators. We carefully select from the best books and provide you with substantial critical and descriptive reviews, brief author biographies, and other things to make your..."Home of the Society of Aspiring Writers (SAW), site also includes book reviews, Women in Mythology project, Legenda listing of online articles (regularly updated), a Writer's Toolkit, and occasional commentary and musings."
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BookSlave all things literary Bios and selected works by favorite poets Articles of note Women in myth and legend Writer's aids tools Currently: Lupus Chronic Illness Reviews, Author Tributes, Literary Award Winners New Author Spotlight: Spotlight on New Authors is our newest feature. Bookslave...