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Mystery in Barcelona

If gloomy, gothic and mysterious literature is not your cup of tea, steer clear of Carlos Zafon. His new novel "The Angel's Game" brings readers to the dark heart of Barcelona in the 1930's. The hero and narrator of the story, David Martin, resides in the town’s darkest quarter and lives in a gloomy, cold mansion where he writes what he calls "penny dreadfuls.

The Dirty Heads' new album inspires chillin' and beaches

If you’re like me, then your mind is filled with the constant desire for the end of winter and thoughts of sunny beaches and warm weather, but in a state where winter extends into March, you have to find other ways to escape. For me, that includes The Dirty Heads and listening to their newly re-released special edition of "Any Port in the Storm".

A review of Beyond The Summerland

Beyond The Summerland, the first book in The Binding of the Blade series by L. B. Graham, introduces the reader to the character, Joraiem. He is part of the Novaana, the nobility in the land of Kirthanin.

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Shiver: A book review

What if the wolves in your backyard weren't just wolves? What if they were human too? In Shiver by Maggie Stifvater, this is the world that Grace must face. In her town of Mercy Falls, Grace has grown up with the wolves in her backyard. They've been a silent and tame presence in her world, minus that time where they dragged her into the woods and attacked her. Full story

Last Week's Reviews

Hammer of the Gods

Hammer of the Gods, The Led Zeppelin Experience is coming to the Sherman Theater! Brace yourself as this incredible act takes the stage on March 6th to pay tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time. If you’re a fan of Zeppelin and all their classic hits, from Kashmir, Dazed & Confused, Stairway to Heaven, and Moby Dick, then you can’t miss this.

Stuff White People Like

“ #29, 80’s Night: if you find yourself wanting to take your relationship with white people to the next level, one of the best places to meet a potential partner is at any 80’s-night, even in your local city.” If you don’t already have Christian Landers hilarious blog bookmarked in your favorites, then do yourself a favor and pick up his New York Times Bestseller, Stuff White People Like.

A Dirty Job: a book review

Hate your job? Well just be happy you aren’t Charlie Asher. In Christopher Moore’s fantastically-over-the-top novel, A Dirty Job, new father and self proclaimed “Beta Male” Charlie finds himself taking over the worst job imaginable: death.