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December 2024

Perry Mason's pulp fiction roots
His popular image doesn't match his literary origin
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My favorite Anne of Green Gables editions
In 1936, Lucy Maud Montgomery surprised and delighted readers by publishing Anne of Windy Poplars, her first Anne of Green Gables novel in 15 years.
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ISFDB is an invaluable resource for readers and book collectors
A history of speculative fiction bibliographies
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November 2024

No one illustrated weird fiction like Hannes Bok
A brief biography and gallery of his works
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Shasta Publishers: The Little SF Press That Could
In videos I made for my YouTube channel a couple of years ago, I traced the histories and impact of Gnome Press and Arkham House, two of the most…
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What makes a book a classic?
...and how to start reading them
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10 tips to build the book collection you've always wanted
Find hidden treasures. Avoid overpaying. Beat the professionals at their own game.
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The Hoard of the Gibbelins, by Lord Dunsany
A classic short story from Dunsany's 1912 collection The Book of Wonder. Narrated by the library ladder.
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