Category Archives: Books

Paradise Lost & Found

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Volunteer workers sorting donated books for this year’s Calgary, Canada Book Drive and Sale discovered a rare copy of John Milton’s Paradise Lost published in the early 18th century.The book was found in a box of otherwise unremarkable donations. Just who provided … Continue reading →

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Toronto Noir (for free)

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Okay, I admit it, I didn’t know jack about John McFetridge until this year. That’s not too surprising; he’s not all that well-known below the 49th parallel. But that’s easily remedied; run out and get one of his books today. Not sure … Continue reading →

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I Was All Set To Visit Belfast and Then…

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

I was all set to visit Belfast and then I had to go and follow Irish crime writer Declan Burke’s advice and read Stuart Neville’s astonishing debut novel The Ghosts of Belfast. This tautly constructed thriller, originally published in the … Continue reading →

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Life in a Thai Monastery

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

      The following post has been contributed by William Mathew Ryland who currently lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand. This piece is an excerpt from his compelling, moving and humorous book, Sons of Isan, which chronicles Bill’s experiences … Continue reading →

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Tour Stockholm with Stieg Larsson

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Like thousands of other Stieg Larsson fans, I visited my local bookstore bright and early yesterday morning to get a copy of the newly released “Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest”. And like millions of fans worldwide I’m hooked on … Continue reading →

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New York is for Booklovers

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Booklovers and bibliophiles visiting New York City this summer should not miss the Bound for Success: Designer Bookbinders International Bookbinding Competition show at the famed Grolier Club. America’s oldest bibliophile society is presenting an exhibition of superb books that were … Continue reading →

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