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I am so stoked to represent this book, The Butcher and the Breather, as it was written by the amazing Allan Shapiro. Beyond that, my amazing editing skillz went into this book. The writing is amazing, and it will stimulate the American economy. Really, I promise! http://shop.notesandgracenotes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=22… Continue

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Funny! You should read it!!! =)

http://www.livescience.com/culture/090415-zombie-austen.html

Now, while I normally prefer more literary and/or young adult reads, this week we are going to talk about a book called Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen (of course) and Seth Grahame-Smith. Although, I doubt that Ms. Austen and Seth knew each other. Unless, you consider intertextuality in which case Seth really does know Jane and since we, as a reader, know both Seth and Jane, then we all know eachother. No, that is not l… Continue

Hello, my faithful Nerdfighters.

I have to apologize for not providing you with proper book reviews. Life has gotten crazy lately--lots of family deaths and emergencies. Please forgive me for not holding up my end of the bargain here. Also, feel free to send me any books that you would like to recommend/feature/discuss. I am open to ideas!

As part of my apology, I would like to offer you with this link which I think you will all enjoy: http://www.millikin.edu/staley/peeps/. Peeps doing researc… Continue

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Hello all. My friend, Mike, has created this AMAZING video. Seriously. I am not just saying that because he is a friend. You can watch it here. Now, Mike needs some encouragement. Mike and Amanda have spent about 4 years making this video. A video about biking across America.

They are ready to go on tour with it, but they are seriously feeling burnt out. What I am asking you amazing nerdfighters: PLEASE, please, PlEaSe go to his video and rat… Continue