Monthly Archives: September 2014

Book review: The Ghost Train to New Orleans by Mur Lafferty

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

I previously reviewed Mur Lafferty’s breakout urban fantasy novel, The Shambling Guide to New York City about a woman writing a travel guide for monsters (or to be politically correct, “coterie”). Now, Zoë Norris is back for more adventures in The … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week Starts Today

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

Every year, around the start of the school year in most parts of the United States, the American Library Association sponsors Banned Books Week. This effort of librarians, booksellers, publishers, authors, readers, and others raises awareness and works against campaigns … Continue reading →

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Optimism

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

The world needs more optimism these days–what with Ebola in West Africa, a civil war in Ukraine, and multiple wars in the Middle East. Here’s a does of optimism from one of the world’s greatest optimists, Hans Rosling, and yes, … Continue reading →

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