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Twenty years of reading, watching, writing, and asking questions. Explore my latest essays, book and movie reviews, and dispatches from the world of The Chronicles of Purgatory Station.
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The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch by Anne Isaacs – A Book Review
This children’s book written by Anne Isaacs and illustrated by Dan Santat is a perfect example of two people who are extremely talented coming…
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The Wettest County In the World by Matt Bondurant – A Book Review
This book is based upon the true story of Matt Bondurant’s grandfather and his grandfather’s brothers, a band of bootleggers who were a fearsome…
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army – A Movie Review
With the birth of our daughter over the summer, I was a little too busy to go see Hellboy II: The Golden Army in…
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Congratulations To Neil H., Winner Of Souls Triumphant!
Congratulations to Neil H. who won this month’s contest and a copy of Souls Triumphant! Thanks to all who took part, and be on…
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Ex Machina: Ex Cathedra (Volume 7) – A Graphic Novel Review
Ever since getting on board with Ex Machina after its first volume, I literally cannot wait for each new volume to be released. That’s…

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