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Myth-Fortunes (Myth Adventures)
Robert Asprin, Jody Lynn Nye
Wildside Press, 2008
Immortality - it sounded like a great idea! Aahz falls for the offer of a piece of the rock, literally, when he invests in a scheme to build pyramids. He is so enthusiastic about the concept that he ropes in everyone else he knows to invest - in tombs lower down than his, of course. But all is not perfect: along with the prospect of being ...
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Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #1
Wildside Press, 2008
"Not devoid of several points of interest..."
Volume 1, Number 1 of the "Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine" deserves to be lapped up by collectors of Sherlockiana/Holmesiana as well as lay readers. The items included in this issue are:
1. "From Watson's Scrapbook": An "Editorial" by John H. Watson, M.D.
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The Art of Dramatic Writing
Lajos Egri
Wildside Press, 2007
The Art of Dramatic Writing is a concise guide to all forms of creative writing, from premise to characters to plot.
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Doctor Syn, A Smuggler Tale of the Romney Marsh
Russell Thorndyke
Wildside Press, 2005
Wildside press revised edition
Wildside Press has just released a second edition of Doctor Syn, correcting typos in their first edition. That's the one to get -- highly recommended for fans of early action-adventure tales.
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Little Women
Louisa May Alcott
Wildside Press, 2005
From "Little Women" to "Good Wives"
Louisa May Alcott wrote many books, but "Little Women" retains a special place in the heart of American literature. Her warmly realistic stories, sense of comedy and tragedy, and insights into human nature make the romance, humor and sweet stories of "Little Women" ...
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The Kingdom of God is Within You
Leo Tolstoy
Wildside Press, 2007
An Essential Text for All Those Interested in Peace Studies
I'm not a theist myself, but this is the book that I would want all theists to read because I sympathize with Tolstoy's views (insofar as I am quite fond of pacifism). Tolstoy, as I understand, is thought of as something of a maverick amongst the Christian community ...
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The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge: The Sequel to A Christmas Carol
Marvin Kaye
Wildside Press, 2005
Scrooge Unplugged
You don't have to be a Dickens fanatic to enjoy this book. I was intrigued to find out what really happened AFTER Ebenezer Scrooges's Christmas Eve conversion from miser to man of charity. Marvin Kaye gives full life to those who until now we've only glimpsed. A poor ...
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The Nero Wolfe Files
Wildside Press, 2005
A Must for Wolfe Fans
Some years ago, Nero Wolfe aficionados formed "The Wolfe Pack" in New York City. This book's prefix was written by the organization's founding president.
The Wolfe Pack produces writings, essays and other items about Rex Stout and his fictional family. This book ...
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Nero Wolfe:: The Archie Goodwin Files
Marvin Kaye
Wildside Press, 2005
Very satisfactory
Very satisfactory, as Mr. Wolfe would say when moved to lavish praise on his intrepid sidekick. The Archie Goodwin Files is the perfect companion to Marvin Kaye's earlier The Nero Wolfe Files. But then I'm prejudice. I'm a long time member of the Wolfe Pack, and I am ...
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Myth-Chief
Robert Asprin, Jody Lynn Nye
Wildside Press, 2008
Another fine entertaining tail from the MythMaker and his Partner...
I really enjoy the Myth series and this title was no exception. I usually devour these books when I get my hands on them. If you are looking for a light hearted read with a good dose of humor then the Myth Series is for you.
While it is not required that you read ...
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The Romance of the Forest
Ann Radcliffe
Wildside Press, 2008
Short and Sweet
The Mysteries of Udolpho is the best of the Radcliffe books, but I give this one 5 stars because it is still a very good read!
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Arsene Lupin in 813
Maurice Leblanc
Wildside Press, 2003
813 is a 10
I think that the hollow needle, because of rhthm, plot, and wit remains the best Lupin Novel. But 813 is probably the best organized Lupin story.
In other Lupin novels, such as the blonde phantom, one has the impression that Leblanc writes a short story, come to its ...
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On the Origin of Species: A Facsimile of the First Edition
Charles Darwin
Wildside Press, 2003
Interesting, but the third edition is recommended
Charles Darwin rushed his Origin to press when he became aware that he would be pre-empted with the theory of natural selection by Alfred Russell Wallace. In the course of the following few years he reviewed the manuscript thorougly at least twice. The Third edition is ...
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Lud-in-the-Mist
Hope Mirrlees
Wildside Press, 2007
I adored this book
I purchased this book on the review by Neil Gaiman stating it as his, "fairy tale/detective novel/history/fantasy novel." I was definitely not disappointed. I have never felt a desire to leave a review for a book before but I had to share my appreciation with other ...
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Cooking Out Of This World
Wildside Press, 1992
SF and cookery...what a concept!
This book will disappoint those who consider SF to have begun with Star Wars...but will surprise and delight the culinary historian and Fan alike! Yummy recipes, mostly from the 60's and 70's, though at least one from the 30's, are introduced by the leading lights of ...
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