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Beachie

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Founder of Books.org. Collector of pre-1700 Early English book printings.

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Life, the Universe and Everything
Review
May 15, 2026
Douglas Adams's Life, the Universe and Everything, the third installment in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, finds Arthur Dent dragged out of his prehistoric exile on Earth and back into a cosmic mess of absu…
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The Hobbit
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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
May 5, 2026
The Hobbit is one of those books that reminds me why I fell in love with reading in the first place. It has the feel of an old tale passed from hand to hand: warm, slightly mysterious, and full of the promise that beyond…
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Jeeves in the Offing. Jeeves and Wooster Series
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May 4, 2026 (edited)
Jeeves in the Offing is classic P. G. Wodehouse: light, absurd, perfectly polished, and full of the sort of social chaos that only Bertie Wooster can stumble into. With Jeeves temporarily away, Bertie is left to navigate…
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Possum Magic
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Possum Magic by Mem Fox
May 3, 2026 (edited)
Possum Magic by Mem Fox is a warm, playful Australian classic with a lovely sense of wonder. The story follows Grandma Poss and Hush as they travel around Australia searching for the food that will make Hush visible agai…
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Are Books Dying?

September 24, 2023

We've all stumbled upon the daunting question: are books becoming extinct? As a lifelong bibliophile, this isn't merely a trivial matter - it tugs at my heartstrings. So, I decided to plunge headfirst into this intriguin…

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Why Do Books Have Blank Pages?

September 24, 2023

Ever casually flipped through a book and found yourself pausing at those puzzling blank pages? Yeah, it's an odd curiosity that plagued me too! A little adventure into the underbelly of book publishing revealed fascinati…

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Is Reading a Hobby?

September 23, 2023

Ever found yourself in a friendly debate whether reading truly counts as a hobby? You're definitely not the only one. Even as someone who can happily get lost in a book for hours, I've mulled over this question from time…

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How Often Should You Read?

September 3, 2023

Navigating the world of literature, I often ponder "how much reading" is optimal. For the average person, just a week with a book, dedicating a few hours, can be a balm for the soul, enhancing mental health. The benefits…

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The Cork O'Connor Books in Order

September 1, 2023

Navigating the intricate web of mystery novels can sometimes feel like solving a puzzle itself. But when it comes to William Kent Krueger's unforgettable Cork O'Connor mysteries, the journey is always worth the effort. T…

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Why Are Books So Expensive?

June 4, 2023

Getting More Books For Your Bucks It's no secret that book lovers often find themselves grappling with the high cost of their favorite literary treasures. As a passionate reader myself, I can't help but wonder: why are b…

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Horror Books With Plot Twists

June 3, 2023

Greetings to all my fellow suspense seekers and fans of the unexpected. If your pulse quickens at the thought of horror books with plot twists, then you're in for a treat. There's a unique kind of fascination that comes …

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