Year: 2009
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Book Review: Fifth Business, by Robertson Davies
I can’t properly review Fifth Business, since: 1) It’s often considered one of the best novels of all time, so obviously it’s good; and 2) It’s one of those books that I read when I was young – forced to in some high school English class – and it had quite an effect on me.…
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Vote For Books: Screens Versus Real Paper
Dan Brown at the London Free Press recently wondered about reading and books in his column. On his blog he solicited feedback about people’s reading habits. The first comment on it, by John L., was: “I read the internet. Books are so boring.” Which got me thinking; do people really think this now? Are there…
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I'm Only Happy When it Rains
Let me engage in a rare moment of self-reflection. This blog, lately it’s been venturing into “dark humour” territory. It’s always had a bit of that, but I think it’s gotten blacker. What I hope you realize, dear regular reader, is that I’m generally a positive person, and this is all done with my tongue firmly implanted…
