Monthly Archives: August 2013

Couple of items to share this afternoon: The first is a music video blending two things that don’t go together:  librarians and the Beastie Boys.  Looks like it was fun to shoot. Another is an essay in the The New … Continue reading →

A new article in Smithsonian Magazine talks about how lifelong reading habits prolong a person’s brain power.  So pick up a book and flex that gray matter! In other news, I came across this gem from The Oatmeal.  In case … Continue reading →

One of the best.  His style, his dialogue, his wit.  With the possible exception of Mickey Spillane, no one could match Elmore Leonard’s unique brand of writing.  He passed away yesterday, after suffering a serious stroke earlier this month.  He … Continue reading →

The World Fantasy Award nominations have come out; congratulations to all the nominees.  Winners will be announced at the annual World Fantasy Convention, to be held this year on November 3 in Brighton, England.  (List taken from Tor.) Novel The … Continue reading →

One of the best series currently on television is the reboot of Britain’s Doctor Who.  The namesake character, The Doctor, has been played by eleven actors over the show’s fifty year history.  This week the 12th Doctor was revealed with … Continue reading →