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Comment on Halloween Spook-tacular At The Library by DenzelWpn

DenzelWpn — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:37:39 +0000

Hei people, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! A little late..!!

Comment on Dan Brown Readalikes by Lost Symbol Readalikes « Atlanta Booklover’s Blog

Lost Symbol Readalikes « Atlanta Booklover’s Blog — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:50:20 +0000

[...] blog maintained by the Essex Library Association in Connecticut recently posted a list of eleven of these Dan Brown readalikes; all of them can be borrowed from the Atlanta-Fulton Public [...]

Comment on Announcing The Teen Blog! by sandrar

sandrar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:42:06 +0000

Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. Cheers! Sandra. R.

Comment on The Curiosity Chronicle by The MBS Ultimate Fan

The MBS Ultimate Fan — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:29:05 +0000

I”m obsessed with MBS (Mysterious Benedict Society) and the sequel so I went to the curiosity chronicle and it was very enjoyable. Also did you know there’s going to be a third book?

Comment on Essex Reads Town-Wide Book Discussion by IncaccagE

IncaccagE — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:46:17 +0000

Nice page:) I will come back again.

Comment on New Connecticut Author–Actually, It’s Essex’ Own Jenny Tripp! by Jan Buckwald

Jan Buckwald — Mon, 04 May 2009 21:42:52 +0000

I just saw this online. I’m a Berkeley friend of Jenny and would appreciate your passing along this message:
I’d love to hear how you’re doing, you and the fam. As for the children’s books, YOU GO, GIRL! I’m quite proud of you and so not surprised, as your ridiculous talent was always evident.
My love to you (and Gerry),
Jan (Pic)

Comment on Revealed: Cover For New Percy Jackson And The Olympians, Book 5–The Last Olympian by Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:14:31 +0000

This book rocks

Comment on John Adams On HBO This Sunday by Fortress Guy

Fortress Guy — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:43:56 +0000

I appreciate littel historical touches like the ones mentioned in the comment above. However that kind of depth was rare, and more often the series tried to “humanize” the founders in unflattering ways.

Yes, they were human, but I read McCullough’s book and I see little of the same spirit in the HBO production.

I wrote a take on the series if you are interested:

http://fortresstakes.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/john-adams-2008/

Comment on April Is National Donate Life Month by Scott

Scott — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:13:25 +0000

Thanks so much for helping call attention to the crucial issue of organ/tissue donation. I do work with Donate Life Illinois and thought you might enjoy this video around April as National Donate Life Month – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrEsE6riIVc

Thanks again.

Comment on Looking For The Best 2008 Mystery And Crime Books? The Edgar Nominees Are Announced by Kevin Parker

Kevin Parker — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:45:09 +0000

Lovely. Great idea to have a blog letting your community know about award winning literature- the Newbery and Caldecott books this year are delicious.

The Edgars are one of the most popular page on my suite of Literary Award sites that cover over 250 awards world wide, including http://www.bookawardsonline.com, which covers American awards. The site offers a news with updates about every award covered.

When you consider that the Edgars are up against the Pulitzer and National Book Awards in the USA, that’s impressive and one-up for the mystery genre.

I came across your site when I was researching the Essex Book Festival -in the county of Essex in England that is! The UK now boasts approaching 300 literary festivals per year and the County of Essex holds month long series of events in March each year. (www.literaryfestivals.co.uk/essex.html)

Grand to stumble upon you.

Best wishes from Australia and the UK

Kevin Parker (aka award tragic)