November 20th, 2006 · 3 Comments
Synopsis:
We live in the Age of Show Business. Postman’s book is a history of discourse that presents the case for the preeminence of the written word over visual media, and outlines the ills inherent in a visually-driven society.
Review:
I was somewhat familiar with Postman’s general ideas, having been friends with one of his protegees for [...]
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First in a crime-solving series starring Harry Dresden, a wizard living in Chicago. He finds lost objects, investigates paranormal activities, and advises the police whenever a crime scene looks like magic was involved.
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October 21st, 2006 · 4 Comments
Synopsis:
In a world where magic has been forbidden, an evil rises and threatens total destruction unless one young man can step into his destiny and choose the right path.
Review:
I hated to do this, but I stopped reading somewhere around page 300 of the third book of this 4-part series. I came to the realization [...]
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