#1169: Ch. 16, The Moon Pool by A. Merritt

The Moon Pool continues, as Yolara and Larry enter into verbal combat, interrogate each other, and practice the deadly martial art of Kung Flirt.

Chapter 16: Yolara of Muria vs. The O’Keefe.

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#1168: Prologue, Bk. 3, A Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation by St. Thomas More

A Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation continues. It’s the next day, and Vincent has just heard some bad news.

This chapter seems to be less of a satire on Henry VIII’s England and more a straight discussion of Eastern Europe’s main worry at that time. It includes a lot of discussion about the Ottoman Empire and Islam — some of which sounds very familiar — as well as descriptions of people’s reactions to the invasion threat — some of which also seem familiar.

Book  Three, Prologue.

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#1167: Ch. 6F, Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by John Henry Newman

An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine continues, with a section on Arian Goths. (No, not the black lipstick kind!)

Chapter 6F

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But Wait, There’s More!

Some of the authors I’ve enjoyed reading over here, are going to get attention over on Librivox in the next few months. So keep an eye out!
There are two J.M. Falkner projects coming up: the children’s historical adventure Moonfleet, and the second version available on the Net of The Lost Stradivarius, a creepy Victorian tale.

Another upcoming project is The Film Mystery by Arthur B. Reeve, a full length Craig Kennedy novel written during the early days of the silver screen. You movie buffs will love it!

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#1166: Ch. 16, Legacy by James H. Schmitz

Legacy continues, as Trigger finally gets back to Manon.

Chapter 16

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#1165: Book 4A, The Ring and the Book by Robert Browning

The Ring and the Book continues, as we meet someone theorizing a “Third Way” about who’s guilty and who’s innocent.

Book 4A: Tertium Quid.

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#1164: Pt. 2, The Pilgrimage of Egeria by Egeria

Egeria’s pilgrimage continues, as we visit the land of Goshen.

Part 2: Egypt.

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