Name: Anna Creech
Dateline: Richmond, VA
Weblog: www.eclecticlibrarian.net/blog [RSS]
Articles: 278
First Published: Thursday, September 30, 2004
Last Published: Monday, July 21, 2008
Anna Creech is a librarian and blogger who dreams of a day when she can improve the ratio of read-to-unread books in her house.Currently listing articles 278-251:
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Music Review: Amy Ray - Didn't It Feel Kinder— This album signals a shift to a more introspective Ray.
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Criss Angel Mindfreak Giveaway!— Enter to win a Prize Pack to celebrate the premiere of season 4, July 23 at 10pm ET/9C on the A&E Network.
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Christopher Titus' Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding Giveaway!— Here's your chance to win a copy of Christopher Titus' new double CD comedy album.
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Book Review: The World is Your Litter Box - A How-To Manual for Cats by Quasi, with Minor Help from Steve Fisher— Tips and tricks for getting and getting away with just about anything you want, if you're a cat.
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Music Review: Jaymay - Autumn Fallin'— Layers of sound topped with delicate vocals, all sure to please anti-folk and indie pop fans.
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The Two Coreys Giveaway— Enter to win a Team Feldman or Team Haim prize pack!
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DVD Review: Rosemary & Thyme – The Complete Series— Amateur sleuths solve mysteries involving flora and fauna in this British television series.
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Music Review: Ladytron - Velocifero— This is an electro-pop/rock album you don't want to miss.
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Win a Limited Edition 12" Vinyl of The Revisionists Debut Album!— Hear ye, hear ye! Vinyl fans and collectors rejoice! You could win a copy of this limited edition release.
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Book Review: Everyday Cat Excuses - Why I Can't Do What You Want by Molly Brandenburg— Take simple illustrations of cats, add in funny text, and you get this amusing collection of cartoons.
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Book Review: Quiet, Please: Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas— Douglas' wry humor and evocative storytelling makes this memoir an entertaining page-turner.
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Win a Copy of Million Dollar Baby!— AMC will showcase Million Dollar Baby on May 17th & 18th. Enter to win a copy of the DVD!
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Music Review: The Apples in Stereo - Electronic Projects for Musicians— This is a decent compilation of b-sides and rarities capable of making fans wet their pants in excitement.
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Book Review: Scion's Blood by Pat Nelson Childs— The second book in the Chronicles of Firma trilogy leaves this reader eager for the final chapter.
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Book Review: How the University Works - Higher Education and the Low-Wage Nation by Marc Bousquet, with a foreword by Cary Nelson— A timely book that will easily complement the collection of literature on the topic of academic labor.
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Music Review: Carole King - Tapestry: Legacy Edition— Even if you already have multiple versions in your collection, you'll want this one, too.
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Music Review: Kathy Mattea - Coal— Stories of miners and the impact of mining on Appalachia, told by some of the greatest songwriters in traditional music.
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DVD Review: It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (Remastered Deluxe Edition)— Whether it looks/sounds better or not, this is one to have in your collection.
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Music Review: The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (The Complete Recordings), Composed by Howard Shore— Shore's soundtrack will forever be what plays through my mind as I re-read the books.
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Book Review: Wikipedia – the Missing Manual by John Broughton— Learn how to contribute to Wikipedia from start to finish, or simply add some tips and tricks to your bag.
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DVD Review: Darkon— "If you could watch Brad Pitt or be Brad Pitt, which would you rather do?"
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Book Review: Stewards of the Flame by Sylvia Engdahl— A thought provoking novel that may make you question the authority and direction of modern Western medical practices.
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Book Review: Eccentric Cubicle by Kaden Harris— Provides a good introduction to improvisational fabrication and tips for experienced Makers.
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Music Review: Freezepop - Future Future Future Perfect— The sweet, sweet sounds of synthesizers and ethereal pop vocals made even better with witty lyrics.
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Highlander: The Source Soundtrack Giveaway— A new Highlander movie out soon on DVD and your chance to win a copy of the soundtrack!
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Music Review: Carrie Akre - …Last the Evening— The story of love and loss set to the tune of hauntingly beautiful torch rock.
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Music Review: Carrie Newcomer - The Geography of Light— Warm, inviting, and as comfortable as an old pair of jeans.
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Book Review: Lipstick & Dipstick's Essential Guide to Lesbian Relationships by Gina Daggett and Kathy Belge— Full of common sense advice presented in such a way that I don't mind being told what I already know.
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