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Top Distractions of 2011

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Shedrick

So, with 2011 skulking out the side entrance and 2012 boldly stepping forward, we here at the Serial Distractions Monkey Lubrication Depot and Tobacconist Shoppe™ look back at the various books we reviewed last year that still stand out as … Continue reading →

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Review: Soulless by Gail Carriger

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Shedrick

Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate #1) by Gail Carriger (2009): ISBN 9780316056632 (Orbit) In a Victorian London in which airships float above the skyline, werewolves and vampires dine with the aristocracy, and ghosts can continue to serve Queen and country, Alexia Tarabotti stands apart. … Continue reading →

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Geeking Up the Big Easy

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Shedrick

I’m currently blogging from the “Networking Uncommons” at the American Library Association‘s annual conference in New Orleans.  I’m not actually a member of ALA (mostly due to financial reasons) but am accompanying The Princess as part of her entourage. First … Continue reading →

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