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One quote and a short writeup for each day of the year, 366 days total. …
Quick impressions: If you want to have a daily message on how to live life better and some advice, this book is a good option. It can also be a good option for readers who want a short daily read that is also secular.
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From A.B.C. Warriors to Zenith ! Meticulously researched and compiled for comics fans everywhere, the …
Quick impressions: The volume overall is comprehensive and informative. The volume also includes a cover story (how the book came about), a key for the front cover art (so you can identify all the characters), and a list of editorial credits. In the end, it's well worth it.
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Quick impressions: Overall, I liked the book, but it is more one to borrow. It can be a good acquisition for libraries, especially for libraries that collect Appalachian materials.
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First impressions: If you like zombies with a bit more humorous element and/or you enjoy decks with a vintage aesthetic, especially the 1950s-1960s, you will probably enjoy this deck.
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It is a small book that can be a good gift for whiskey fans and home mixologists. I liked it, and I would recommend it.
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One day, it starts raining-and never stops. Global super-storms decimate the planet, eradicating most of …
Quick impressions: I felt this one may not be the author's best. Pacing and narrative were fairly slow, especially in the first act before the second story begins.
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"The tabloids dubbed her "Lady Mechanika," the sole survivor of a mad scientist's horrific experiments …
The volume is the first in the series, and after reading this one I definitely want to keep on reading. This is a volume I highly recommend. It would make a great selection for libraries with graphic novel collections.
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Quick impressions: an excellent volume and great addition to the series. It is also a good entry point for new readers. Combines good stories with great art.
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Quick impressions: A small and interesting book. Readers who enjoy trivia books will probably enjoy this one.
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Quick impressions: Overall, fans of Ann Rule might like this one. More casual true crime fans might not find it as interesting. I feel this may not be one of Rule's better books. I'd consider it optional reading.
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Quick impressions: Overall, if you are a fan of Halloween and fall season, this deck is indispensable. It is also accessible to readers at all levels. Highly recommended.
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Quick impressions: I liked it and found it interesting. I tend to agree that a lot of his flaws were always there; it was just his good moments provided a lot of cover for said flaws. The book is not a hagiography.
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Quick impressions: A volume I would recommend for libraries with graphic novel and comics collections. One I really liked, and would suggest it to folks who like war comics.
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