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
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Open Thread: Top Ten Posts So Far
HI folks! Busy with homework at the moment, so a quick look at what you, the readers, have been clicking on. The top eleven review posts so far are: Book Review: Ghosts in the Yew (that one day surge is still keeping it on top.) Comic Strip Review: Dick Tracy (thanks to the folks at… Continue reading Open Thread: Top Ten Posts So Far
Open Thread: Job Hunting
Busy day today–off to Job Club in the morning, then a Veterans’ Job Fair at the U of M immediately afterwards–might make it home in time to change for Anime Club, plus do a little homework. How’s your job search going? Related posts: Webtoon Review: Inside Job Book Review: Hunting Season: Immigration and Murder in… Continue reading Open Thread: Job Hunting
Open Post: Wedding
Open Thread: Wedding Went to my cousin’s wedding on Sunday; she married a Norwegian guy. Big church service with the families showing off their musical talents and my cousin’s father the preacher giving the homily. Got to ride in a stretch limo for the first time to and from the reception. Considerably less comfortable than… Continue reading Open Post: Wedding
Open Thread: Linkspam
I went to a LinkedMN Bloggers meeting last night. The main subject was conversions, turning readers into leads. At the moment, I am not selling anything, but I would ask that you take a look back at previous posts, and if you appreciate any of them, “like” it or push the button for your favorite… Continue reading Open Thread: Linkspam
Open Thread: It’s my birthday!
But you might be the one getting the present! Check out this giveaway… http://www.skjam.com/2013/06/15/arc-giveaway-the-cat-sitters-cradle-ends-june-30-2013/ And feel free to leave comments! Got the news tonight that my current job is over. Know of anything for a book blogger? Related posts: Book Review: The Cat Sitter’s Cradle Manga Review: Rin-ne Volumes 7,8 & 9 Book Review: Pitch… Continue reading Open Thread: It’s my birthday!
Open Thread: Site Stats
I now have the Jetpack enabled so I can see my site stats. Yesterday was the biggest visiting day ever, with quadruple the number of hits of the next highest day. About three-quarters were my “Ghosts in the Yew” review, apparently because someone posted the link on their Facebook. Thanks! The next highest number was… Continue reading Open Thread: Site Stats
Open Thread 12/23/12
Open Thread I’ll be off until after Christmas. When I return, I hope to have reviews of several books handy, including the manga “Anesthesologist Hana.” (I might even get an interview with the translator!) In the meantime, if you have any relevant questions or statements, such as what you’d like me to put in the… Continue reading Open Thread 12/23/12
Hello world!
Greetings, citizens of the internet! This blog is primarily for book and pop culture reviews. I may post some fanfic from time to time as well. Please stand by for more excitement! Related posts: Book Review: George W. Hamilton, USMC: America’s Greatest World War I Hero Comic Book Review: World of the Dragonlords Book… Continue reading Hello world!