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Retro Fridays

So I'm starting a new feature called Retro Fridays, in which each Friday I'll be reviewing a book from the past. This will generally be an old favorite, an under-the-radar book I think deserves more attention, something woefully out of print, etc. In this way I hope to be able to spend a little precious blog-time discussing a few reads that are *gasp* Not Brand New. They will also come from a slightly wider variety of genres and perhaps give us a chance to talk about reading influences, reader's nostalgia, and other topics near and dear to my heart. First review will be up tomorrow. Hope you enjoy!
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  1. Tales of Whimsy2:28 PM

    Ooo I can't wait.
    Major kudos on the Goonie pic!

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  2. KMont2:31 PM

    When you precede it with The Goonies, I am game!

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  3. Kath4:11 PM

    Good idea, I may have to steal it. =)

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  4. Angiegirl4:58 PM

    Juju, Goonies never say die!

    KMont, grin. Excellent...

    Kath, lol. We can start a Retro Fridays trend! :)

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  5. Barrie6:23 PM

    Love this idea! Do you ever read Patti Abbott's blog? She does a Friday's Forgotten Books post. With links to other bloggers who join in. Always very interesting.
    http://pattinase.blogspot.com/

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  6. Kristi8:31 PM

    Ha ha, that photo brought back a lot of memories!

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  7. Thea11:12 PM

    Fabulous idea! I cannot wait for the first entry :)

    And ditto on all the Goonies love!

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  8. Angiegirl12:34 AM

    Barrie, I did not know. Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to check her posts out.

    Kristi, amazing isn't it? lol.

    Thea, thanks! Nothing not to love about the Goonies.

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