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What to read from the used book store

The Dark Descent-The Evolution Of Horror-David G.Hartwell-Editor (1987)

Posted on November 27, 2017 by vintage45

No need to review this essential collection after a look at the table of contents. This is a must have to any horror fan’s library or a way to make new fans. Thanks to the state of book stores I … Continue reading →

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The Disgrace Of Library Book Sales

Posted on January 2, 2017 by vintage45

I’ve mentioned this in a previous post but decided to check out three of the areas largest libraries one more time. All are known for having used book sales. Some are ongoing while one has weekends nine months of the … Continue reading →

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The Demise Of The Second Hand Book Store And Library Collections

Posted on June 8, 2016 by vintage45

Book posts have been few and far betwen lately as I’ve been checking out work post 2000. I try and keep the majority of book posts pre 1979. That got me thinking…….. The good old stuff is disappearing…fast.In a fifty … Continue reading →

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Miss Turquoise-George B.Mair (1964) (Dr.David Grant Series)

Posted on May 4, 2016 by vintage45

Second entry in the ten book Dr.David Grant series. The first is “Death’s Foot Forward” (1964) and the last is “Paradise Spells Danger” (1973). Grant works for NATO. It’s another series that jumps on the James Bond bandwagon with girls,guns … Continue reading →

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Two Highly Recommended Sites For Crime-Mystery-Spy Fans

Posted on April 6, 2016 by vintage45

I’ve been using these for reference for years. Both are perfect for people like me who have to read a series from first to last. This one always updates and is a great source for new and old: http://stopyourekillingme.com/index.html This … Continue reading →

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30-Day Wonder-Richard Wilson (1960)

Posted on March 17, 2016 by vintage45

The aliens are here and they want to become charter members of the U.N. They’re nice guys but are sticklers for the law and that causes some big problems. This is good comedy SF with some serious issues incorporated into … Continue reading →

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The Wounded And The Slain-David Goodis (1955)

Posted on January 14, 2016 by vintage45

You want to know Noir than pick up this or any other book by the best of the best, David Goodis. He’s a master and his books are very tough to put down. This one involves a man who is … Continue reading →

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Moon Base-E.C.Tubb (1962)

Posted on December 15, 2015 by vintage45

The British secret service gets a report that something isn’t right in the Moon Base. They send an agent up to find out what’s going on. Felix Larson says he’s there to install some lasar weapons. He’s not there long … Continue reading →

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They Walked Like Men-Clifford D.Simak (1962)

Posted on November 4, 2015 by vintage45

Earth is invaded by shape changing real estate agents from a distant star. When they’re not looking like bowling balls they’re spreading money around. Why start a shooting war when all you need is cash? (I like quoting The Rutles). … Continue reading →

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Sinners Beware-E.Phillips Oppenheim (1931,32) (Short Stories)

Posted on October 29, 2015 by vintage45

Ten stories about Peter Hames. He’s a former Inspector on the New York police department that got tossed off the force when he got involved in a murder case. The man on trial was being railroaded thanks in part to … Continue reading →

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