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Review: “River of Stars” by Guy Gavriel Kay

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Guy Gavriel Kay is famous for his historical fantasy novels, one of the rare group of fantasy authors whose books regularly cross over to mainstream reading lists and awards. River Of Stars is his second book using Chinese history; this time the Song Dynasty as a jumping off point for another wonderful novel.

Reading Diary #12: WebGenii’s Reads

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This is WebGenii, with an installment from my Reading Diary. So what have I been reading lately?

First up, “The Drowning Girl“, by Caitlin R. Kiernan, published by ROC. I was looking forward to this book, which was pitched as a horror mystery.

Reading Diary #10: WebGenii’s Reads

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This is WebGenii, with an installment from my “Reading Diary”. So what have I been reading lately?

First Up, “The Night Sessions” by Ken MacLeod, published by PYR.

Reading Diary #08: WebGenii’s Reads

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I mentioned in a previous diary, that I had somehow missed reading Cherie Priest’s “Dreadnought“, published by TOR. I finally remedied that lack. It is at this point I feel my review should switch over to ALL CAPS! AND EXCLAMATION POINTS!! MANY OF THEM!!

Review: “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline

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Before I get started with my review of READY, PLAYER ONE, let me state my admiration for the publicity campaign surrounding it. This campaign has generated rapturous reviews all over the blogosphere and multiple author interviews on numerous podcasts. It’s a little intimidating to review a book that has been so widely (and positively) reviewed. For authors, I think it would be useful to study this campaign and see what has made it so successful.