Italian Roots
Uh-oh! I can see I’m in danger of falling into my old ways, given that it’s been over two weeks since I last posted here. I think I can allow myself some leeway as I’ve…
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Reading (in) Rome
Georgia asked what I was bringing to read on my trip and whether I was bringing my reading in print books or e-books. I did consider bringing some “real” books along. It was tough, for…
View PostBuilding a Bit of Buzz. . . .Cynthea Masson’s The Alchemists’ Council. . .
While it wasn’t my first book of the new year, Cynthea Masson’s The Alchemists’ Council arrived in the first parcel of 2016. I’d been excitedly anticipating this Advance Reading Copy for a few weeks, quelling my…
View PostMarlon James and his not-so-brief history…
Marlon James’ A Brief History of Seven Killings lives up to the promise of high energy made by its nearly lurid yellow cover. The novel, which earned a series of accolades and awards, most notably the…
View PostAnd 2016 Begins with Poetry (and two novels)
I’m going to try something new as the Old Year rolls out, the New Year in. Not a resolution, and I’m not sure how practical this approach will be, but I’d like to try writing…
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