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Collecting Bibliomysteries
Michael Haynes
Bookseller, A Journey Beyond... Books
Mystery fiction has many subgenres: hard-boiled, cozy, police procedural, etc. One particular subgenre of interest to lovers of books is that of the bibliomystery. Read more >> |
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Size Matters: Keeping a Small Book Collection
Bookseller, Old Erie Street Books
"A well-selected small shelf of books is catnip for the book seller and caviar for the collector." Are you budget-conscious? Limited on space? Trying to pare down your library? When "size matters," Mark Stueve shows you how to maintain a great collection of books.Read more >> |
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Vintage Supernatural Fiction
Bookseller, Elegant Horrors Bookshop
Classic supernatural fiction is distinct from contemporary horror because it is more literate and often relies upon poetic subtlety rather than unpleasant gratuity to create atmosphere. This is one reason why it is highly collectible by connoisseurs of obscure literature. Read more >> |
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Customer Book Reviews
A beautiful story about a woman lost in the present while her mind is haunted by the past. Wonderfully descriptive recollections of the artwork at the Hermitage Museum give hope during the siege of Leningrad. Read more >> |
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While not exactly non-fiction, Manatee Winter is educational, which is always a plus. The involvement of the Smithsonian Institution is a good thing, too, but not quite good enough. Read more >> |
