Book Review: The Global Public Square by Os Guinness Disclaimer: I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. The book’s subtitle is “Religious freedom and the making of a world safe for diversity.” The idea is that for maximum “soul freedom” we need neither a “sacred” public… Continue reading Book Review: The Global Public Square
Month: September 2013
Giveaway: Autumn Giveaway (Ends September 30, 2013)
This giveaway has now ended. Congratulations to the winner, who will receive an ARC of “Hen of the Baskervilles!” There’s a chill in the air as fall approaches–time to warm up with a book! This time the prize is one of seven books that I’ve recently reviewed: Beneath the Bleak New Moon by Debra Purdy… Continue reading Giveaway: Autumn Giveaway (Ends September 30, 2013)
Book Review: What Is a Pacemaker?
Book Review: What Is a Pacemaker? by Jeffrey L. Williams, M.D, M.S. Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. The book itself has a disclaimer reminding the reader that it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. As the number of people surviving to… Continue reading Book Review: What Is a Pacemaker?
Open Thread: Linkspam 9/10/13
Went to the bloggers’ meeting again this month, a week later than the usual. We talked about how to get good ideas for blog posts, and handed around our business cards. Here’s some people you should consider giving some traffic to. GIR Promotions: http://girpromotions.com/ They do creative marketing–latest post is staying “top of mind” with your audience.… Continue reading Open Thread: Linkspam 9/10/13
Book Review: Waco’s Debt
Book Review: Waco’s Debt by J.T. Edson This book is part of the “Floating Outfit” series, about a particularly illustrious group of cowboys who work for the OD Connected ranch in Texas. As the title suggests, the star of this volume is Waco, one of the youngest members of the crew. Waco’s foster father… Continue reading Book Review: Waco’s Debt
Open Thread: A Thousand Views
This blog has now passed 1000 views, and thanks to everyone who has made that possible. Another giveaway is due later this month, so please come back to see that, and let your friends know! We have a new top ten review posts, thanks to a very strong newcomer. Apparently, people are really… Continue reading Open Thread: A Thousand Views
Book Review: Dead But Still Ticking
Book Review: Dead But Still Ticking by David M. Selcer Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. Warren Barchrist III may have won a big case in the last volume, but his name is still strongly associated with being sued by the Securities & Exchange… Continue reading Book Review: Dead But Still Ticking
Book Review: Dark Harbors
Book Review: Dark Harbors by J.K. Dark I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. Jack Cross used to be a rock star, the leader of the band Dark Cross, kings of the “pirate rock” trend. But that was a while back, before drugs and the… Continue reading Book Review: Dark Harbors
Comic Book Review: Showcase Presents The House of Secrets Volume One
Comic Book Review: Showcase Presents The House of Secrets Volume One edited by Joe Orlando House of Secrets started its publication history in 1956 as a “weird menace” title. You couldn’t really do horror comics as such under the Comics Code, but short tales tinged with the supernatural where evil was punished and good rewarded? Sure.… Continue reading Comic Book Review: Showcase Presents The House of Secrets Volume One
Book Review: Beneath the Bleak New Moon
Beneath the Bleak New Moon by Debra Purdy Kong Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. Casey Holland is a security officer for a small transit company in Vancouver, British Columbia. She’s working the night shift during a new moon, and dealing with obnoxious… Continue reading Book Review: Beneath the Bleak New Moon