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Comment on Steve Martin Finds Comedy Inspiration in Twitter Universe by Online filmovi

Online filmovi — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:58:11 +0000

Twitter is the future of comedy quotes :). Steve Martin – best comedian ever. Five best films for me, are:

Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid (1982)
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Sgt. Bilko (1996)
Bowfinger (1999)

Comment on Robert Massie Dispels Myths with “Catherine the Great” by John T. Alexander

John T. Alexander — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:21:20 +0000

Massie’s book is godawful! Full 9f errrs and neptly written. He doesn’t even read Russian! Can you beleve it! Just glance at his sorry biblio! He’s lost it at 82, if he ever had it. One of the worst books ever foisted on an unsuspectng audience. The man is a fraud, and so is this book! Have youno shame, Massie??
random House should hng its head in shame!
who wrote this atrocity anyway?
That’s a serious question!! The oddest thing is Maddie’s conviction that he’s saving i8nnocent readers from salacious stories about her sexualitiy, unaware that these have been all over the Internet (he never heard of it) for at least two decades! Nice try,
bob!
time to hang it up!

Comment on Is King Up to Time Travel Challenge? by Holly Lambert

Holly Lambert — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:41:01 +0000

Thank you for sharing your memories of one of our darkest days in American history. This may be a good intro to the work of Stephen King for anyone who may have been turned off by the supernatural gore in his earlier books. Aside from the time travel plot device, there are no fantastical elements like vampires, possessed cars or homicidal clowns. Early reviews have praised King for his detailed research of historical events and figures, and he even consulted Richard and Doris Kearns Goodwin on certain plot points. But this is Stephen King, so be prepared for a fair amount of violence and very liberal and creative uses of profanity. I am really looking forward to reading this book, but for those used to more urbane reading, you may want to peruse the first few pages before you buy, to make sure the narrative style is to your liking.

Comment on Is King Up to Time Travel Challenge? by Russ I.

Russ I. — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:27:12 +0000

I have never read any of Stephen King’s novels but this one seems fascinating. I am I intrigued by how he set the story up. I am also a history buff. I remember exactly the time (and where I was) when JFK was shot. It was a bleak moment. Many people were in shock and crying; it was as if the day stood still on that 22nd day of Nov. 1963. Many people are talking about the book right now because it is going to come out in a few days (as you have stated in your piece). I heard the book is around 700 pages. I’ll probably need to bring a dolly with me when I pick up the book at B&N!

Comment on New Hansen Novel Based on Real Jazz Age Scandal by kim

kim — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:04:30 +0000

I'm a big fan of these police novels! I must read 'A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion' by Ron Hansen. Two days ago, I purchased the police novel of Elizabeth K Lee and I can't wait to read it! It seems to be a very interesting and captivating book!

Comment on New Chapter for the Harry Potter Generation by Joy L.

Joy L. — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:41:24 +0000

I love the Harry Potter Alliance! I volunteered for their “Wizard Rock the Vote” campaign in 2008. My friend and I helped 10 people register to vote at a Harry and the Potters show! The Weapon We Have is Love!!!

Comment on Children’s Book Keeps Alaskan Language Alive by Liz Dodd

Liz Dodd — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:39:34 +0000

Thank you for drawing attention to our book–very much appreciated. Interested readers can order Tlingit materials (book, discussion guide, audio book) and new English edition at http://www.hazyislandbooks.com.

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Comment on Why Picture Books Still Matter by How Old is Too Old for Picture Books? | In the Stax: Everyone Loves a Good Book

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:36:17 +0000

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Comment on Millennium Series Continued? by Birger Stenemo

Birger Stenemo — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:07:58 +0000

Read Joacim Larssons reply to Eva Gabrielsson at http://moggliden.com/en/
and her accusations against the Larsson family in her book “Millennium, Stieg and Me”.

The fact is: there’s no battle over any heritage. Eva Gabrielsson has nothing to claim. The Swedish law is 100% clear in this matter.