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Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: Chi's Sweet Home

Becca C. — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:02:40 -0000

Sounds super cute! I'm going to have to see if I can find it around here. :)

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Why Revolution Ain't Revolutionary

Lari — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:59:55 -0000

Thank you, Alexander. Unfortunately, it seems to be popular with American audiences.... http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/10...

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Why Revolution Ain't Revolutionary

Alexander Zycov — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:28:08 -0000

Very insightful and well written review and spot on observations about the painfully poor writing/acting for the "charlie" character. Its too bad that this show will close the door on other networks picking up shows like it.

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Why Revolution Ain't Revolutionary

Lari — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:34:10 -0000

If only the hobbitses were likeable.

And yes, great point about the soul of "horror."

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: Leaving Fishers by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Lari — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:32:54 -0000

Gee thanks! I don't twitter much either. I'm really involved with G+ right now though. I'm glad I finally started posting again. I think finally settling into a new life has helped me get back in the swing of things.

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: Leaving Fishers by Margaret Peterson Haddix

aino anto — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:10:47 -0000

Glad to see you blogging again, since I dont' Twitter. Pithy comments, I shall remember them next time I'm at the bookstore.

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf

Lari — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:52:08 -0000

Pretty sure I am not, Ernest. I've been married only once and am still happily married. :)

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf

Ernest Stewart — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:18:06 -0000

Derf's always cool. You're not my ex-wife are you?

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf

Lari — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:41:16 -0000

It is worth the read!

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf

That 1 Geeky Girl — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:34:31 -0000

Sounds interesting! I read the title and didn't expect it to be about Jeffery Dahmer, but I used to read Crime Library stories and this one really interests me. :)

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Why Revolution Ain't Revolutionary

Ben Baron — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:33:58 -0000

2 thoughts:

1. Good thing that they filled the sinks with water, because everyone is so freshly washed all the time (just like in many pre-plumbing era movies/shows)!

2. Will the hobitses make it to Chicago with the Ring?

The problem with the show is that truly dystopian ideas and issues can't be effectively communicated in a viewer/advertiser-friendly network format. Revolution is a slick, eviromentalized Hunger Games/Alas Babylon/The Road rip off that plays on energy supply fears without the soul or horror necessary to truly sell the idea.

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: Leaving Fishers by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Lari — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:14:14 -0000

You would enjoy it Becca. :)

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Why Revolution Ain't Revolutionary

Lari — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:16:44 -0000

Yeah. I thought it might have been interesting. But yes, AVOID it.

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Why Revolution Ain't Revolutionary

Becca C. — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:58:25 -0000

Thanks for the review, I thought it might have looked good, but I'm glad to know I can skip it now.

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: Leaving Fishers by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Becca C. — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:37:41 -0000

Sounds like an incredible book, I think I'm going to have to try reading it!

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: Leaving Fishers by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Lari — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:04:30 -0000

Haddix is a big name in YA lit. This is the first of hers I've read, I think. I'd be willing to read another of her works. :)

Re: THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN: Review: Leaving Fishers by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Miri Gifford Shorten — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:52:13 -0000

This sounds really interesting and... topical. :) I've actually been noticing Haddix on the shelves lately and thinking I should pick up something of hers, so I probably need to get on that now.

Re: Reality Based Reads: Good Science Books for the Non-Scientist | THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN

Lari — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:22:51 -0000

Thanks! I still need to read Bonk. It sounds great!

Re: Reality Based Reads: Good Science Books for the Non-Scientist | THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN

That 1 Geeky Girl — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:54:29 -0000

Great list! I actually have own a few of those -- Stiff, A Short History of Nearly Everything, and Bonk!

Re: Some Graphic Novels and Other Book Related Updates | THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN

Grace — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:39:23 -0000

I haven't! :D

Re: Some Graphic Novels and Other Book Related Updates | THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN

Lari — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:22:35 -0000

Grace, that sounds awesome! I'm a huge fan of Earl Grey so I'm am doubly excited. Have you seen the parody with Selena Gomez? Fifty Shades of Blue?
http://www.funnyordie.com/vide...

Re: Some Graphic Novels and Other Book Related Updates | THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN

Grace — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:18:08 -0000

Apparently there's a parody of Fifty Shades of Grey called "Fifty Shades of Earl Grey" coming out in July. I have a copy that's floating in the ether somewhere between NYC and here, and I'm pretty excited to read it.

The Lovecraftian comic looks like it has a lot of potential!

Re: The Future is (Almost) Now: Free College Education | THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN

Grace — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:26:09 -0000

I hope so. I'm doing my MLS through an online program because it allows me to be able to work and still go to school. I think that online programs are likely to increase in popularity.

Re: The Future is (Almost) Now: Free College Education | THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN

Lari — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:21:48 -0000

Grace, I completely agree. I also realize the degree is what employers tend to look at. However, I think as we change our perceptions of education and learning, so may future employers. I also think that we could see an era where we could get actual degrees from completing online programs, for free. Although, I hope we move to a standard of evaluating critical thinking rather than evaluating how well we pass exams where we regurgitate facts.

Re: The Future is (Almost) Now: Free College Education | THAT RADICAL LIBRARIAN

Grace Troxel — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:36:08 -0000

I think that there's a huge difference between an education and a degree; unfortunately, the degree is what employers tend to look at. At the same time, I've learned more from reading and exploring on my own than I ever did in formal education.