*New* Bizarre History Books and Questions of Why We Care

Strange history I’m currently reading a book about king Henry VIII, and the British reformation. If you don’t know what that is, here’s a brief explanation: Henry wanted to get rid of his wife Kathrine, and make some babies with Anne. The pope said no because he’d burn in Hell, if he did. Henry didn’t …

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Why Does Reading Have To Be So Complicated??

Listen to the voices Like most of you I like to read, and have read many books. Like many of you I’ve actually written three books which have never been published. Like some of you, I’ve complained extensively about the publishing industry. And finally, like absolutely none of you, I’ve discussed this issue at length …

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Snidley Whiplash, Where Are You When We Need You??

I thought you could trust books Okay enough is too much! My childhood has been officially ruined. It was ruined by a book. Books were always our friends. Books took us to far-off, imaginary places. Books got you out of studying for your algebra test. It’s true. When my mother asked if I was studying, …

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The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Ohh!

I like to read. I wouldn’t say I was well read, unless you count Sports Digest and the funny paper, in which case I’m a literary genius. I did read a bit in college, but I was able to keep that to Spiderman Comic books. Heck, you change a couple of names and they become …

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It’s Not That Bad… It’s So Much Worse

Last year I was in a bar, or pub, biergarten, club, or whatever, for my international followers. Don’t say I never think of you people. Though I still don’t understand why English isn’t English the world over, I still love and respect you. Actually. I’m not sure they use English in the southern US, but …

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