CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION SPACE ADVENTURE IN THE GRAND TRADITION OF ROBERT A. HEINLEIN AND POUL ANDERSON Premier author Derek Laurens wants to publicize his new debut science fiction novel "The Survivors," published by Phoenixe Press, LLC, available for retail purchase on amazon.com at this link: http://www.amazon.com/Survivors-Novel-Derek-Laurens/dp/061520385X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224108682&sr=1-3 AUTHOR'S COMMENTARY I wrote this novel primarily out of a teenage fondness for grand science-fiction space adventure. If you look around at what is available out there today, it is readily obvious that the emphasis is on fantasy rather than traditional science-fiction. While the likes of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings abound, one has to wonder ...
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In recent weeks, book-centric social network Shelfari has made a number of updates and improvements and it's about time like a geek like me settle down and talk about them. After all, this is the one of the few social networks that I still cater to, mainly because I use it as a virtual library. First thing you'll notice is the overall new look with a cleaner header, a more thought-out series of tabs dividing Shelfari's various features in logical groups that stand out more in the current color scheme and a more integrated updates page covering any new friend requests, new activity related ...
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This is Deborah’s response to her completed reading of Toni Morrison’s A Mercy . This novel, Morrison’s latest, was the partial subject of the previous episode in which Deborah offered tips and suggestions for reading and enjoying “difficult”, or challenging, authors. Listen Now: Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player
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Just got this email from Borders about the new Oprah Book Club selection The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. He's a first time author & he's hit the jackpot. Sales are gonna go through the roof now. Wow this baby is 556 pages! I don't watch her show alot but I do follow her bookclub. I haven't been disappointed with a pick yet. About the Book Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose ...
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Vision in White (The Wedding Quartet, Book 1) List Price: $16.00 Price: $9.60 You Save: $6.40 (40%) 14 used & new from $9.32 #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts invites readers to the wedding event of the year! #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents her first trade original?a novel of love, friendship, and family?Book One in the Bride Quartet. Wedding photographer Mackensie ?Mac? Elliot is most at home behind the camera, but her focus is shattered moments before an important wedding rehearsal when she bumps into the bride-to-be?s brother?an encount( read more )
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