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wordsmith
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W.E.B. Griffin book set in Morocco?
Posted by wordsmith on 7/25/20 at 2:59 pm
My grandpa is looking for WEB Griffin book(s) set in Morocco but isn’t sure of the titles. If you happen to know what they are, I’d appreciate if you could post them below. Thanks!...
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re: Non-lovecraft Cthulhu stories
Posted by wordsmith on 11/20/19 at 7:06 am
Isn't Cthulu, strictly speaking, but [i]Meddling Kids[/i] by Edgar Cantero plays off of this mythos (and Scooby Doo stories, just FYI). It's been a fun read so far. ...
re: What are the must read roman and ancient greek books?
Posted by wordsmith on 8/24/19 at 9:38 am
Livy's The Early History of Rome. ...
re: Recommendations for 4 days in Washington DC *Review in OP*
Posted by wordsmith on 6/26/19 at 2:48 pm
Smithsonian Museum of American History was my favorite of all the museums I went to on the national mall. I also enjoyed visiting the Museum of African American History. I'd recommend the Library of Congress and the National Cathedral as well.
If you do spend a day at the national mall, I'd reco...
re: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Recommendation & Discussion Thread
Posted by wordsmith on 6/25/19 at 4:58 pm
I thought Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett was a fairly unique fantasy novel, and I would recommend it for people looking for fantasy that's a bit different from typical high fantasy worldbuilding. ...
re: London in June
Posted by wordsmith on 4/4/19 at 4:30 pm
I always recommend the Churchill War Rooms. And since you'll be there in June, you should see a play at Shakespeare's Globe theatre. They have a schedule here: [link=(https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/uploads/editor/files/brochures/2019_Summer_season_schedule_updated_January_2019.pdf)]summer 2019 sc...
re: Traveling to Dublin, Ireland in the summer, Any advice?
Posted by wordsmith on 3/1/19 at 2:23 pm
I enjoyed this tour of Newgrange: [link=(https://www.newgrangetours.com/)]LINK[/link]
I also took a tour that visited a castle (can't remember which one) and the lake where Guinness gets its water from (and where Vikings was filming at the time). I don't remember the company, but I'm sure most su...
If you liked Circe, you may also like [i]The Silence of the Girls[/i] by Pat Barker. It's a retelling of [i]The Iliad [/i]that focuses on Briseis and the other women in the Greek camps....
re: Reading Challenge 2019
Posted by wordsmith on 1/15/19 at 10:22 pm
[b]2019 Goal: 150 Books[/b]
Read 200 last year, but think I'll have a little less time this year. BTW, I count comics (collected editions), audiobooks, and poetry collections towards my reading goals.
Books Read:
1) [i]A Natural History of Dragons[/i], Marie Brennan, 10 hours 17 minutes, 4 s...
re: Toilet thought of the day: Have politics always been this divisive?
Posted by wordsmith on 11/9/18 at 9:42 am
You might find this article interesting [link=(https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/this-article-wont-change-your-mind/519093/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5b93656a4b738500012bc5a7&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook)]LINK[/link]
It talks some about...
re: Great Illustrated Classics: Anything comparable these days for kids?
Posted by wordsmith on 10/24/18 at 2:03 pm
I was going to recommend the BN classics as well. Here's a link to help you see what's available: [link=(https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/barnes-noble-collectible-editions/kids/_/N-2cnbZ16Z15Ztu1)]LINK[/link]...
re: Best Northshore Homebuilders?
Posted by wordsmith on 10/11/18 at 2:08 pm
Ron Lee Homes: [link=(http://www.ronleehomes.com/)]LINK[/link]...
re: Fairhope Recs
Posted by wordsmith on 10/4/18 at 11:21 am
There was a Mexican place between Ravenite Pizza and The Yard Milkshake Bar that was pretty good and is probably kid friendly. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name. And I didn't make it to The Yard, but it looks amazing....
re: Going to Ireland in November
Posted by wordsmith on 10/2/18 at 2:20 pm
If you have time to take a day trip out of Dublin, I would recommend this tour of Newgrange: [link=(http://newgrangetours.com/)]LINK[/link]. When I took it, our tour guide was very informative, and I definitely felt like I got my money's worth out of the experience....
re: London in January?
Posted by wordsmith on 10/2/18 at 2:16 pm
It's not the West End, and I'm not sure how long it's running for, but it looks like there's currently a production of Antony and Cleopatra at the National Theatre (on the Southbank): [link=(https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/antony-and-cleopatra)]LINK[/link]
I second the recommendation for...
re: London in January?
Posted by wordsmith on 10/1/18 at 10:24 am
I don't have anything that's "January specifics," I would just recommend visiting the same sites and museums that I would any other time of year. Don't be discouraged about going in January. I would recommend you bring a nice packable coat (Lands End and LL Bean usually have great options). And the ...
re: Audiobook recommendation?
Posted by wordsmith on 9/30/18 at 3:06 pm
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde narrated by Richard Armitage is a great audiobook. It's an Audible exclusive, but it's one example where I think the audiobook format elevates the narrative. ...
re: Indian (native American) books
Posted by wordsmith on 8/23/18 at 4:21 pm
I'm currently reading [i]Ceremony [/i]by Leslie Marmon Silko. The plot jumps around a lot, but it's pretty good. I also liked Linda Hogan's novel [i]Power[/i]. ...
re: Anyone read Educated, A Memoir?
Posted by wordsmith on 8/20/18 at 3:56 pm
I just finished reading it about a week ago. I thought it was really good. Anyone else?...
re: EBR Public Library is a great resource.
Posted by wordsmith on 7/20/18 at 2:25 pm
I think a lot of libraries use Libby/Overdrive (though the selection is different for each library). I would check with your local library to see if they use the service and then get a card with them. ...
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