Monthly Archives: May 2013

Happy 3rd Birthday to the Archaeologist’s Guide to the Galaxy!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Thomas Evans

Today I celebrate the third Anniversary of this blog![1]  This year saw a continued increase in readership, and as with last year, I thought I’d do a quick breakdown of the most popular posts. First, however, I thought it only … Continue reading →

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson (Alfred A. Knopf, 2008 [translated by Reg Keeland]{Audible Audio Edition, Narrator: Simon Vance})

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Thomas Evans

Technically, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson is a Cold Case, Locked Door Mystery that takes place in remote Sweden, but really it’s about the personal and societal mistreatment of women. As such, a pedestrian mystery becomes a very good book to read or listen to. For a full review go to http://www.sophyanempire.wordpress.com Continue reading →

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Ganwold’s Child: Book One of the Sergey Chronicles, Diann Thornley Read (TOR, 1995)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Thomas Evans

Ganwold’s Child by Diann Thornley Read is a light, fun action-adventure tale that is free from Amazon this weekend. Half-YA and half Military Science Fiction, it is a fun read for any science fiction fan. Continue reading →

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Broken Aro: Book One of the Broken Ones, Jen Wylie (Untold Press, 2012)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Thomas Evans

Tom reviews Broken Aro, the first installment of the Fantasy Romance series, The Broken Ones by Jen Wylie. With a very appealing central character, and at least one scene that truly moved me, I suspect this is a really good addition to anyone who enjoys the genre. Continue reading →

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