Monthly Archives: March 2016

FFB: The Exiles Trilogy by Ben Bova

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Rick Robinson

this is the 216th in my series of forgotten or seldom read books The Exiles Trilogy by Ben Bova, Baen, 1994 paperback, science fiction – omnibus of 3 science fiction novels I usually like Ben Bova’s science fiction which is why I bought … Continue reading →

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Current Reading March 21-27, 2016

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Rick Robinson

Still plugging along, mostly finished with Murder Ink which I’ve been browse-reading my way through. I’m also nearly finished with Ben Aarnovitch’s Midnight Riot (UK title The Rivers of London) about a Detective Chief Inspector who does magic and his new apprentice, Constable … Continue reading →

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FFB: Funny Money by James Swain

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Rick Robinson

this is the 215th in my series of forgotten or seldom read books note: this review previously appeared in The Perp, my mystery fanzine for DAPA-Em Funny Money by James Swain, Ballantine Books, 2002 paperback, mystery – Tony Valentine, 2nd in series “Crossroaders see the … Continue reading →

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Current Reading March 14-20, 2016

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Rick Robinson

Reading is in slow motion here. A few warmer, sunny days got us outside, then the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament took four days of what would have been reading time. That’s okay, it’s only once a year and I enjoy … Continue reading →

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FFB: Carnal Hours by Max Allan Collins

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Rick Robinson

this is the 214th in my series of forgotten or seldom read books Carnal Hours by Max Allan Collins, Signet, paperback 1995, mystery – 6th Nate Heller “The low-flying seaplane made a shimmering mosaic of the tropical waters beneath: blue turning bluer, then … Continue reading →

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Current Reading March 7 – 13, 2016

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Rick Robinson

I finished, and really enjoyed, Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine. It’s the first in The Great Library series. For my summary of the plot see my Current Reading post last week. The second book, Paper and Fire, will be published July 5th. My library doesn’t list the … Continue reading →

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FFB: Murder Ink by Dilys Winn, editor

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Rick Robinson

this is the 213th in my series of forgotten or seldom read books Murder Ink – The Mystery Reader’s Companion by Dilys Winn © September 1977. Mystery fiction reference.  – oversized trade paper In memory and recognition of the recent passing … Continue reading →

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Current Reading February 29 – March 6, 2016

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Rick Robinson

I’ve had some trouble concentrating lately, and having decided to get back to reading novels after a lot of short story reading in February, I’ve had a couple of starts and stops. Now I’m a few chapters into Ink and Bone by Rachel … Continue reading →

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FFB: From Doon With Death by Ruth Rendell

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Rick Robinson

this is the 212th in my series of forgotten or seldom read books From Doon With Death by Ruth Rendell © 1964! mystery – first Inspector Wexford. The edition  I read (shown): Ballentine Books 2007 paperback. I thought: Ruth Rendell. Sure, I have … Continue reading →

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