Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christmas music from the Beer Barrel Polecats

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Broos

I’ve been humming “Please, Daddy, Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas” for several days now. For why? Because it gets me in the holiday spirit and keeps me out of the spirits, that’s for why. Also because the Beer Barrel Polecats … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Southern California

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Broos

I like to go to the beach at Christmastime. I don’t call my friends in New York and Montana to rub it in anymore, though. I’ve grown up a bit. It wasn’t that warm out anyway. I had to go … Continue reading →

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The Black Lung Captain

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Broos

Black Lung Captain by Chris Wooding My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a way fun mashup of steampunk, pirates and sci-fi. I really need to order the first book — through the local bookstore of course. View all … Continue reading →

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The Windup Girl

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Broos

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this tremendously. Philip Kerr and John Biggins were the authors I’ve most enjoyed finding in the past few years. Bacigalupi is right up there with them. … Continue reading →

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