Saturday, June 20, 2015
PimPage: An Occasional Feature in which I Call Attention to Books of Interest
Edwardian First Editions
AbeBooks: Edwardian First Editions: The Edwardian era began with Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 and stretched until 1910 when Edward VII died. A mere nine years hardly constitutes anything worthwhile but it was a period of immense change and memorable literature.
First editions from this era are plentiful and easy to find. First editions, complete with dust jackets, from this era are scarce and more expensive.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Concrete Angel -- Patricia Abbott
Concrete Angel begins with a murder. We know who's guilty. It's Eve Moran, whose life has been a series of small scams, thefts, and deceptions. She can't seem to help herself, and now she's in big trouble. Or she will be if someone else doesn't take the blame for her. That's where her daughter comes in.Christine Moran is 12 years old. She's pretty much been manipulated by her mother for her whole life, and she confesses to the crime, making it seem as if she was saving her mother's life from an attacker.
After that, things get complicated. Eve goes on to more and more complicated schemes, and it begins to dawn on Christine that she's become a partner in crime and might even become more like her mother. Then Eve has another child.
Abbott's writing is sharp and clear, and her characters are as real as your neighbors. Abbott has written a lot of fine short stories, and her first novel is a winner. Check it out.
Jaws’ 40th Anniversary: How It Changed Hollywood
Jaws’ 40th Anniversary: 10 Ways ‘Jaws’ Changed Movies Forever
Where I'll Be this Weekend
In a few minutes I'll be leaving for ApolloCon 2015 - Houston, TX - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Steampunk Conference. I'll have limited access to the Internet and e-mail, but I should be able to check in now and then. I've set the blog on autopilot, so the regular stuff should be there. I'm on a couple of panels at the convention, and I'll be seeing some friends, so that should make driving to the far side of Houston worthwhile.
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