Monthly Archives: October 2011

Talk Back!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Nichols Memorial Library

Have you noticed that it is possible for visitors to make comments on our posts?    You can give a thumbs up to recommended book.   Or, give a thumbs down to one that did not meet expectations. You can comment … Continue reading →

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Authored, not Authorized

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Nichols Memorial Library

Our last post looked at the trend of franchising  fiction, using the late Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone series as an example.  Here now are five new novels written by the person whose name is on the cover.  The difference?  … Continue reading →

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Parker After Parker

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Nichols Memorial Library

Who is Michael Brandman and what is he doing writing a Robert Parker story?  Brandman was chosen by Robert B. Parker’s estate to continue the late crime writer’s Jesse Stone series (Ace Adkins has been contracted to write Spenser stories).  … Continue reading →

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