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My Favorite Reads of 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 2 Comments

I mentioned on Twitter last night that it looks like I will close out 2010 having read about 60 or so books. A few people asked about my favorites so I figured ...

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The Charlatan's Boy by Jonathan Rogers

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I love the setting and the personality and voice of the main character, Grady, but found the story dragged and held little suspense. But this might be due to "a...

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Factotum (The Foundling's Tale, Part Three) by D. M. Cornish

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

If you love epic fantasy that is a mix of Tolkien and Dickens you will enjoy this series. Those who haven't yet explored it I encourage your to start.

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Book Nerd Complaints: changing cover art

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

As I understand it the series was renamed the Foundling's Tales for US and Canadian audiences and the covers for all three books now reflect this change. The re...

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The Ring of Solomon by Jonathan Stroud

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Fans of the series will want to add this to their collection and will enjoy another adventure with their favorite djinn.

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Boom! by Mark Haddon

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

"It’s exactly the kind of caper you imagine when you’re a kid, filled with adult conspiracies, secret codes, and wisecrack-filled escapades."

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