Monthly Archives: June 2009

REVIEW: The Pusher (87th Precinct) by Ed McBain

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Keishon

The Pusher by Ed McBain (who also wrote as Evan Hunter) is the third book in the 87th Precinct series. The series is told in third person and has a large cast and diverse set of characters. In the afterword, … Continue reading →

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Bestselling Graphic Novels (via NYTimes) (June 20)

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Keishon

Via MangaBlog, the New York Times has posted it’s bestselling graphic novels for the week of June 20th. Not a whole lot of surprises there but I am very interested in Grant Morrison’s work. I enjoyed his breathing new life … Continue reading →

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DRM Represents the Ugly Side of Digital Publishing

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Keishon

I’d recently read Gear Diary’s article titled, DRM Rears It’s Ugly Head and It is Ugly which serves to remind us all that as consumers we are cut off at the knees when it comes to dealing with DRM. I’ve … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Blood Work by Michael Connelly

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Keishon

Ran across Blood Work yesterday afternoon and started rereading it after I went looking for another book in my library. I just started flipping through pages and decided to do a quick reread. I’d read BLOOD WORK a few years … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: My One and Only Love by Melanie Schuster

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Keishon

This is Senetra’s TBR challenge review. I was remiss in posting it on Wednesday due to real life events monopolizing my time but here it is folks. ****** The book I pulled out of my TBR pile for this month … Continue reading →

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Reader's Corner: The iPhone Is My Preferred Ereader

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Keishon

I am trying to make the effort to post something new everyday or every other day. Just don’t hold me to it if I happen to lapse a bit, ok? Anyway, as I was sitting at my desk, brainstorming for … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Pale Moon Rider by Marsha Canham

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Keishon

Historical romances have always been and will always be my first love thanks to the talents of Laura Kinsale and Judith Ivory. This month’s theme was to pick a story that featured a tortured hero or heroine. Well, I decided … Continue reading →

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Breaking Book News Alert! Megan Whalen Turner Haz New Book Coming Out!

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Keishon

I love Twitter because yesterday afternoon, I learned something great. I just learned from @Shayera that Megan Whalen Turner has a new book coming out called, A CONSPIRACY OF KINGS, that is tentatively scheduled for March 23, 2010. Fans of … Continue reading →

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Overheated (NASCAR), Barbara Dunlop

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Keishon

Overheated by Barbara Dunlop is apart of Harlequin’s NASCAR line. This review was submitted by fellow reader and contributor, Senetra. ****** A couple of years ago, when I saw that Harlequin had a new line that would focus on families … Continue reading →

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Another Dennis Lehane Book Made Into a Movie: Shutter Island

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Keishon

Shutter Island is the latest Dennis Lehane book to go to film. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio and it is directed by Martin Scorsese. Will I go see it? Probably not but that movie trailer doesn’t do half bad in … Continue reading →

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R&B Singer, Usher Files For Divorce

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Keishon

Court Records: Singer Usher Files For Divorce (via ABC News) R&B singer Usher filed for divorce Friday from Tameka Foster Raymond, less than two years after their glitzy wedding at a Georgia resort I guess the thrill is gone already, … Continue reading →

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