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Planète magazine and its little brother, Le Nouveau Planète, were French periodicals published between 1961 and 1971 by Louis Pauwels and Jacques Bergier. Those two were the authors of a book called Le Matin des Magiciens (The Dawn of Magic … Continue reading Planète: Let’s Read a Crazy Old French Magazine
Good morning and welcome to the latest edition of Comic Book Chat. Today’s discussion – Comic Book Deaths Which comic book death was the most shocking to you? Which comic book death affected you the most? Which comic book death … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Comic Book Deaths
Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: When I read Ben H. Winters’ Last Policeman trilogy (I said I’d … Continue reading The Book Nook
This is a temporary discussion thread. I’m posting the questions from the discussion prompt in the comments section. We will have a formal discussion on March 6th, but this page is available if you want to discuss as you read … Continue reading The ABC – This Census-Taker: Temp Discussion #1
Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. My apologies, fellow Avocado Book Club readers. Unfortunately, I’ve been very busy working on my thesis proposal. So, to address the concerns that a few of you have been allaying – no, … Continue reading The ABC – Yes, I’m Alive
TeenSet was a short lived (1965-1969) music magazine that offered a disconcerting mix of puppy-love teen idols and clear-eyed journalism on the LA underground music scene. A name change to AUM (America’s Under-thirty Magazine) and last-ditch attempt at becoming a serious … Continue reading Let’s Read TeenSet, September 1967!
Here’s the place to chat about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! And be sure to check out the newest Comic Book Chat posted by MrSplendiferous! Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread, 21-FEB-2018
Good morning and welcome to another edition of Comic Book Chat! Today’s Discussion – Reading Comic Books 1)Where do you read your comic books? On the weekend, I like to buy a large or x-large coffee, go back to my … Continue reading Comic Book Chat- Reading Comic Books
Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: endings that changed how you felt about the rest of the book. … Continue reading The Book Nook
Disney Adventures magazine was the brainchild of Walt Disney Company executive Michael Lynton, launched in part to promote the Disney Afternoon programming block that was an instant fixture of the childhoods of countless 90s kids. While the feature content of the … Continue reading Let’s Read Disney Adventures, November 1990!
Here’s the place to chat about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! And be sure to check out the Comic Book Chat posted by MrSplendiferous! Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread, 14-FEB-2018
Good morning – Welcome to the latest installment of Comic Book Chat! Today’s discussion – What comic books from outside the Big Two (Marvel/DC) are your favorite? What comic book series would you recommend to someone that wanted to read something … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Indy Spotlight
Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: Happy 100 weeks of the Book Nook! (Yes, I am a nerd, … Continue reading The Book Nook
Internet research on the history of Modern Romances brought up scant info, but Dell Publishing has long established itself as a publisher of cheap thrills and pulpy reads since the 1920s and continues to print paperbacks under several imprints today. So … Continue reading Let’s Read Modern Romances, March 1965!
By Lorelei E. D. Underforth, with oversight by M_____ CHAPTER THE SECOND: THE DREADFUL MODERN METHOD Containing within many state capitols of absolutely no importance (My dear readers, you may direct your electro-telegraphs to these coordinates to read an account … Continue reading The Black Mosquito: Chapter Two
Here’s the place to chat about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! And be sure to check out the Comic Book Chat posted by MrSplendiferous! Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread, 07-FEB-2018
Good day and welcome to another edition of the Comic Book Chat! Today’s discussion – Your Favorite Super Villain! Tell us who your favorite bad guy is in the comic book realm! Tell us why you love or hate them … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Favorite Super Villain
Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: We don’t all read biographies, but I sometimes run out of discussion … Continue reading The Book Nook
Sports Illustrated came into its own from a bumpy start in the 30s and 40s, selling a lifestyle of polo and yachting to a niche group of upper-class readers. After being sold to Time-Life, the magazine limped along until the … Continue reading Let’s Read Sports Illustrated, May 23 1960!
Created this thread based on this subthread from Sheriff Lobo: “What book(s) do you feel has expanded your worldview, positively influenced how you move about society, or generally had an impact on who you are?” Continue reading This Book Changed My Life
INDEFATIGABLE! or THE ASTOUNDING BIRTH, IMPRESSIVE CAREER, SHOCKING DEATH, AND AMAZING TURNING-OUT-TO-HAVE-BEEN-ALIVE-THE-WHOLE-TIMEFULNESS of the LEGENDARY ADVENTURER known only as THE BLACK MOSQUITO, who is both THE GREATEST THIEF OF ALL TIME and also a STAGGERINGLY BEAUTIFUL LADY and is also … Continue reading The Black Mosquito
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