Monthly Archives: February 2016

Short Story February – Week 4

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Rick Robinson

Here’s the list for week 4 of Short Story February. This week I read 19 stories, mostly out of just two anthologies, both good ones. Later this week I’ll also do an additional post with my thoughts about the entire month’s … Continue reading →

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February Reading – Week 3

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Rick Robinson

Here’s the report on my Short Story February progress. I’m really enjoying reading a lot of short stories. This week I read just 18 stories. The Manor House Mystery – J. S. Fletcher – Murder At the Manor The Monster of Hell’s Gate – … Continue reading →

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FFB: A Conrad Argosy

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Rick Robinson

this is the 210th in my series of forgotten or seldom read books A Conrad Argosy, works by Joseph Conrad. Introduction by William McFee, wood cuts by Hans Alexander Mueller, Doubleday, Doran & Company 1942 oversized ( 11½ x 8¾) hardcover … Continue reading →

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New Arrivals

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Rick Robinson

Friday Forgotten Books, and some of the people who participate in particular, have these to answer for: Serpents in Eden edited by Martin Edwards [Poisoned Pen Press, 2016 trade paperback, British Library Crime Classics] – mystery short story collection. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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February Reading – Week 2

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Rick Robinson

Here’s the report on week 2 of my short story reading. I read 28 short stories this week, and also received a novel in from the library, so I’ll mix that in next week. First, the short stories. I started out with … Continue reading →

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February Reading – Week 1

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Rick Robinson

Only short stories, as planned, just not as many as I’d hoped. Here’s what I read: “The Celestial Buffet” by Susan Dunlap from The Celestial Buffet “Death And Diamonds” by Susan Dunlap from The Celestial Buffet “An Unsuitable Job For … Continue reading →

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