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Author Spotlight: Rafael Sabatini

Author Spotlight: Rafael Sabatini

  • Post published:November 4, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

For about two and a half years, my grandpa and I read together over the phone. What started off as a COVID quarantine activity soon took on a life of…

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Author Spotlight: Lewis Carroll

Author Spotlight: Lewis Carroll

  • Post published:March 14, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

I still remember the illustrations from when I first read Alice in Wonderland. They were done in beautiful gouache, and the book was so big that I had to prop…

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Author Spotlight: John Steinbeck

Author Spotlight: John Steinbeck

  • Post published:February 27, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

When I was in high school, if you were to ask me who my favorite author was, hands down I would have told you John Steinbeck. It was no question.…

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Author Spotlight: Toni Morrison

Author Spotlight: Toni Morrison

  • Post published:February 18, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

Today is Toni Morrison's birthday, so let's celebrate this amazing Ohio author with an Author Spotlight! Toni's books skillfully blend elements of fantasy and magical realism with the brutal realities…

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Author Spotlight: Jack London

Author Spotlight: Jack London

  • Post published:January 12, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

Today is Jack London's birthday, so let's celebrate properly with a selection of this wonderful author's books! While London is probably best known for his cold climate tales, the author…

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Author Spotlight: JRR Tolkien

Author Spotlight: JRR Tolkien

  • Post published:January 3, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

Today is JRR Tolkien's 130th birthday! In addition to creating the magical world of Middle Earth, including all the fearsome and friendly creatures that inhabit it, Tolkien has created many…

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Author Spotlight: Karly West

Author Spotlight: Karly West

  • Post published:March 30, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

When my boss told me about a book series where the author retells classic fairytales using a combination of her own handmade clay figures and a wicked sense of humor,…

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Rediscover: Ben Bova

Rediscover: Ben Bova

  • Post published:December 11, 2020
  • Post author:Farnsworth

Ben Bova, scientist, multiple Hugo Award winner, and prolific science fiction author and editor, died on November 29 at age 88. Ben Bova Bova wrote more than a hundred books,…

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Author Spotlight: Jason

Author Spotlight: Jason

  • Post published:September 16, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

Jason is one of my favorite cartoonists. His art is instantly recognizable, and his stories are so unique. This Norwegian cartoonist has quite the collection of titles under his belt,…

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Author Spotlight: Mark Dawidziak

Author Spotlight: Mark Dawidziak

  • Post published:July 28, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

There are some people who seem to know a bit about everything, whose interests and skills range far and wide. Today's Author Spotlight looks at just such a person. This…

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Author Spotlight: Roald Dahl

Author Spotlight: Roald Dahl

  • Post published:July 22, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

When I was a kid, Roald Dahl was one of my favorite writers. His books were imaginative, funny, and had just the right amount of bite. That is to say,…

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Author Spotlight: James Renner

Author Spotlight: James Renner

  • Post published:July 20, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

True Crime is tough to write. If done poorly, it can range from terribly dry to scholocky and sensational. But, when you manage to find the balance, it's perfect. James…

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Author Spotlight: Agatha Christie

Author Spotlight: Agatha Christie

  • Post published:June 7, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

When it comes to big names in mystery writing, Agatha Christie is at the top of the list. And that's not without reason, either. This brilliant writer has produced 70+…

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Author Spotlight: Kate Beaton

Author Spotlight: Kate Beaton

  • Post published:June 1, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

When I'm looking for a good laugh from an author who shares my off-beat sense of humor, I always reach for Kate Beaton. Kate is hilarious and her webcomic, Hark!…

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Author Spotlight: Jasper Fforde

Author Spotlight: Jasper Fforde

  • Post published:May 29, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

If you like creative word-play, dangerous situations, and endearing characters, then Jasper Fforde is the author for you! For those of you who read my post on Walter Moers and…

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Author Spotlight: Mary Roach

Author Spotlight: Mary Roach

  • Post published:May 21, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

In a previous post, I said that AJ Jacobs was my favorite author to suggest when someone wanted a book that was smart and fun. That's certainly true, but it's…

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Author Spotlight: Walter Moers

Author Spotlight: Walter Moers

  • Post published:May 18, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

I'll admit this right up front...I'm not much of a Fantasy reader. I've enjoyed many titles from the genre, but would not list it among my favorites. However, there are…

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Author Spotlight: Haruki Murakami

Author Spotlight: Haruki Murakami

  • Post published:May 13, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

Haruki Murakami is an amazing writer. His works often appear simple, but are incredibly complex and profound. Ranging from haunting and magical to feverish and intense, each Murakami novel is…

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Author Spotlight: John Sutherland

Author Spotlight: John Sutherland

  • Post published:May 11, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

I started reading John Sutherland because of his literary puzzles series. Each book takes topics and issues from classic novels and tries to answer questions that you might have had,…

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Author Spotlight: AJ Jacobs

Author Spotlight: AJ Jacobs

  • Post published:May 7, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

A.J. Jacobs is one of my favorite authors to recommend when people are looking for a book that's smart, but also fun. Jacobs tackles the strangest social experiments, making for…

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