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The Thanks Series #5: School Pals

Posted on November 21, 2011 by jaredgarrett

I’ll be using maiden names here, since that’s how I knew some of these folks. 1. Lori Wilcox. In Lori, I found an intellectual rival and friend. She brooked no stupidity, seemed to know precisely who she was, and owned … Continue reading →

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Book Review: I Shall Wear Midnight

Posted on July 27, 2011 by jaredgarrett

Terry Pratchett is one of my favorite authors. I would love to meet him and shake his hand, thanking him for nearly single-handedly raising the intelligence-level of modern fantasy and satire. As you read his Discworld books with their deliciously … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Devil Colony

Posted on July 12, 2011 by jaredgarrett

At the outset of this review, I need to make a couple of things clear: 1. I was asked by the PR dept. at Harper Collins if I would accept a free copy of this book and review it. I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Thief

Posted on July 9, 2011 by jaredgarrett

The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner, is a pretty unique book. Like most YA it is written in 1st person perspective, and of course the protagonist is a young person. What sets it apart, however, is that Turner plays some … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Last Colony

Posted on July 7, 2011 by jaredgarrett

John Scalzi’s The Last Colony completes the trilogy begun by his award-winning Old Man’s War. In this book, we return to John Perry’s 1st person perspective, which is quite nice, since that’s where the story began. The Last Colony finds … Continue reading →

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