Today’s one of those days where I open MyPocket and look at what I have for this Miscellany and wondered if I actually went online at all this week. I don’t think that’s because I’m making healthy choices or anything, just a sign that I was as busy this week as it felt like I was. Two small miscellanies in a row.
Also, happy Free Comic Book Day to those who observe.
Odds ‘n ends about books and reading that caught my eye this week. You’ve probably seen some/most/all of them, but just in case:
Announcing 20 Books of Summer ’22—phew…I already have 2 draft-lists for this. Glad Cathy’s doing this again, I’ve enjoyed it.
What Goes Into a Book’s Appearance?—it’s been too long since I’ve had something along these lines to share
Interview With Author Ben Aaronovich
Opinions: Plagiarising Book Reviews is Weird—This is a thing? I mean, of course this is a thing, our world is a dumpster fire and everything stupid and wrong is a thing…but really? This?
In Praise of Mythopoeic Fantasy—A good post, but worth the click anyway for the excuse to say “mythopoeic” a few times.
Where to buy books other than Amazon (and for cheaper)—I meant to share this a month ago, better late than never…
Getting Started in Superhero Fiction—seems appropriate for today…I’ve dipped my toe in at least a few of these. Good place to start, if you’re someone who digs the genre.
This Week’s New Releases that I’m Excited About and/or You’ll Probably See Here Soon:
Of Claws and Fangs by Faith Hunter—Vignettes, short stories, and a novella from the Jane Yellowrock/Soulwood universe. I said some complimentary things about it on Monday.
Robert B. Parker’s Revenge Tour by Mike Lupica—Lupica and Sunny are back for another adventure. I’ve like Lupica’s Sunny novels more than most of Parker’s, it’s bugging me that I haven’t been able to open this yet.
Lastly, I’d like to say hi and extend a warm welcome to A.B. Finlayson, Gottfried, and blackwings666 who followed the blog this week.
Peat
The review plagiarizing thing is the most astonishing and puzzling thing I’ve seen all week. I kind of hope he does actually as “dude, why??”.
And many thanks for featuring me – it truly is a wonderful word to say.
Bookstooge
I ran across a reviewer on devilreads back in the day who wholesale plagiarized book reviews and was near the number 1 spot for popular reviewers from the UK. When confronted he deleted every review and devilreads didn’t do a thing about it. And all of his followers didn’t care one whit. They kept on following him.
HCNewton
what is wrong with people?…
no, wait–don’t answer. That list is going to be too long, you have other things to do.