Hi. It's been a few days since I've written a book review. Sorry. I tend to read a number of books at the same time, so it takes me longer to wade through individual books. Also, I'm in the middle of several very long books right now, including Keith Richards' Life, a bio on J …
Tag: writing
A Review of Magic Kingdom For Sale/Sold
Magic Kingdom For Sale/Sold by Terry Brooks My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a charming book when I read it at its 1986 publication and it remains charming today. I can't believe I've gone so long without rereading this book! It's lightweight fantasy, an easy read, and one you won't be able to …
Xanga: The Passing of an Era
I first started blogging in early 2004 on Xanga, a blogging site where it seemed like everyone I knew had a blog. I was living in Knoxville TN and literally every person I met had a Xanga blog. Everyone went by their usernames. I blogged daily, for years. I enjoyed it immensely and found quite …
A Review of Vulcan’s Hammer
Vulcan's Hammer by Philip K. Dick My rating: 4 of 5 stars Philip K. Dick's Vulcan's Hammer was a good, quick, and entertaining book to read. Published in 1960, it envisions a world run by the Vulcan III, a Skynet-type computer that oversees all of the world, its governments, and citizens. (There were two previous …
A Review of Queen: The Complete Works
Queen: The Complete Works by George Purvis My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! This was exhausting to read and it had to be exhausting to write. This is the most comprehensive reference book I've ever seen relating to a rock band, or any musician for that matter. It's amazing how much information is contained …
