The Labyrinth Library

Review 159: Alphabet Juice

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:00:46 +0000

Alphabet Juice by Roy Blount Jr. When I was last home for Christmas, my mother pretty much shoved this book into my hands and said, “You have to read this.” And far be it from me to ignore my mother’s … Continue reading →

Good News, Everyone!

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:44:19 +0000

As I mentioned on last week’s podcast – and as you will no doubt notice in this week’s – I’ve entered into a partnership with Audible.com to promote the use of their services! The benefit to you is that they … Continue reading →

Review 158: Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents AND Hail to the Chiefs

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:01:10 +0000

Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents by Cormac O’Brien Yes, a double-header today, mainly because it’s what makes the most sense with these books. As we come up to another Presidential election, we’re being asked to make a very important … Continue reading →

Review 157: The Elements

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:00:15 +0000

The Elements by Theodore Gray When I was a kid, my father had the entire Time/Life science series. For you young whippersnappers, Time/Life books were educational series that covered all kinds of topics – history, science, literature, you name it. … Continue reading →

Review 156: Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:00:05 +0000

Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys by Dave Barry If you’re reading this, and there’s a good chance that you are, you probably know a guy. You may even be a guy, though the way Barry talks about them, you … Continue reading →

Ooo, I’m gonna be on Technorati. Maybe.

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:08:17 +0000

T3BBTZPCZ37P They’re having a devil of a time seeing that little code there. Disregard this post if you’re not one of their bots…

Lost in the Stacks 12: The Year In Review

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:30:09 +0000

Well, 2011 was an interesting year. I got an iPad, with all that that implies, I started writing again, I completed NaNoWriMo, work got a bit more difficult and challenging, and DC Comics rebooted their universe again. All of that … Continue reading →

Review 155: Otherland 4 – Sea of Silver Light

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:00:25 +0000

Otherland 4: Sea of Silver Light by Tad Williams At last we have come to the end of our journey, when all will be explained and all will be resolved. As the book opens, the Other – the operating system … Continue reading →

Review 154: :59 Seconds

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:00:00 +0000

:59 Seconds by Richard Wiseman (If you want, I’ll give you one marshmallow now. If you read through the whole review, however, I’ll give you two. Ready? Let’s go!) Do you have problems? Of course you have problems. We all … Continue reading →

Review 153: The Walking Dead

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:00:38 +0000

The Walking Dead, Compendium One by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Tony Moore & Cliff Rathburn Zombies are boring. There. I said it. And I’m not ashamed. They are, though. Zombies have no real motivation, they have no goals other than … Continue reading →