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Spider World #6 Shadowland, by Colin Wilson

Posted on April 30, 2025 by schoultz

Why this book:   The final book in Colin Wilson’s Spider World Series, following The Desert, The Tower, The Fortress, The Delta, and The Magician.  In some configurations of the Spider World series, the first three books are combined into one, entitled … Continue reading →

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Replay, by Ken Grimwood

Posted on April 16, 2025 by schoultz

Why this book:   Selected by my Science Fiction reading group.  Though it was written in 19886 it won several awards  to include Worrld Fantasy Award for best novel in 1988.  Also apparently was the inspiration for the movie Ground  Hog … Continue reading →

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The Midnight Library. by Matt Haig

Posted on November 8, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: Really liked The Life Impossible, and had heard good things about The Midnight Library. I liked Matt Haig’s writing so I listened to this book soon after finishing Life Impossible.  Summary in 4 Sentences: A young woman … Continue reading →

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The Life Impossible, by Matt Haig

Posted on October 10, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: Selected by my literature reading group – another winner by Patsy, who consistently convinces us to read wonderful books that we might not otherwise read. Summary in 3 Sentences: A dowdy, sedentary, widowed retired math teacher gets … Continue reading →

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Deacon King Kong, by James McBride

Posted on April 30, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: Selected by my Literature reading group after the strong recommendation of Patsy, who has yet to let us down with a book she strongly recommends!  Summary in 3 Sentences: Deacon King Kong is the nickname for an … Continue reading →

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