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Coastal Getaways

August 28, 2018 Literature by B.G. Reynolds

New Smyrna Adventure Level: Moderate, New Smyrna is a sleepy little surf town with a lot of history and charm. If you’re in need of a low-key, out of the way spot with a beach, you can’t go wrong with New Smyrna. It is one of the best kept secrets on the Florida east coast. And if you surf, or are looking to learn, NSB (as the locals call it) is a great place to set up base. A collection of surf and clothing shops, hip eateries with organic and local ingredients, and local excursions will keep you busy (but not too busy) and will allow you to while away the afternoon. No doubt you’ll

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To Catch a Thief in Casablanca

August 16, 2018 Literature/Travel by Elitsa Dimitrova

We arrived in Morocco a bit tired, yet curious and excited to experience everything the country had to offer. I greeted the group with the pronouncement that our adventure had now officially begun. Of course, I had no idea how ominous my words would be… Well, let me back up for just a moment… I am a travel coordinator for a firm based out of Sofia. As someone who travels a lot with large groups, I am always a bit antsy before a trip. I tend to sit and fret about all the things that could go wrong, and plan…

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A Study In Emerald: Sherlock Holmes With a Sprinkle of Cthulhu

August 15, 2018 Literature by Jason Kim

The mystery fans among us have likely already noticed the resemblance this short story’s title bears with
one of the genre’s most beloved classics, A Study in Scarlet. A Study in Emerald is Gaiman’s pastiche of the
work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the mastermind behind Sherlock Holmes. Gaiman takes the characters
we all know and love, and he does what he does best: baffle the reader.

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The Space Between the Stars

June 12, 2017 In Review/Literature/Noteworthy/Speculative by Nikita Ross

The Space Between the Stars offers symmetry between an enjoyable read and thought-provoking subject matter. Where it falls short of appealing to science fiction fans, it’s bound to act as a segue for fiction lovers easing themselves into the sci-fi genre. One can only hope that Corlett will revisit this world in the future and build upon the foundation she’s created. In the meantime, Corlett has an extensive list of successful short stories worth exploring.

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Kim Jackson: Artist, Fort Worth Phenomenon

February 12, 2017 Arts & Culture/Guest in the Pub/Literature/Local Flavor by B.G. Reynolds

Local Fort Worth artist Kim Jackson sits down with Falchion for an exclusive interview, Guest at the Pub series.

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In Review: Michael Chabon’s Moonglow

January 31, 2017 In Review/Literature by Nikita Ross

Moonglow has unsurprisingly earned Michael Chabon the nomination in the fiction category of the National Book Critics Circle awards for 2016, alongside other celebrated authors such as Margaret Atwood.

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Ten Timeless Lessons from the Bear of Very Little Brain (part 2)

January 22, 2017 Lifestyle/Literature/Noteworthy by Julieta Kaludova

So far we distilled five of Winnie-the-Pooh’s timeless lessons pertaining largely to knowledge, self-knowledge, and the way we interact with the others. Let’s get on with the other five insights straight from Milne’s masterpiece, dedicated to all children age 4 to 104!

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Long Live the King: An Exploration of Stephen King’s Success

January 19, 2017 Fiction/Literature/Noteworthy by Nikita Ross

In his crossover memoir/ writing guide On Writing, King tells the tale of hanging all his writing rejections on a nail in his room. He eventually collected so many that the nail ripped out of the wall, resulting in King procuring a larger, longer spike.

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Ten Timeless Lessons From the Bear of Very Little Brain

January 18, 2017 Lifestyle/Literature/Noteworthy by Julieta Kaludova

Writing a story that is equally enjoyable and of an immense value for children and grown-ups alike is indeed an art in-and-of itself; and one that, alas, few pen masters today possess. A.A. Milne, though, was certainly one such master.

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Polish Literature Meets HBO’s Hit New Series Westworld

January 13, 2017 Film & TV/In Review/Literature/Speculative by B.G. Reynolds

Coming of Age Under Martial Law (named 2016 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE) is а fascinating, in-depth examination of some 30 Polish novels written by the ‘89ers, a generation of writers whose coming of age coincided with the fall of Communism in Poland, and who had to quickly adapt to capitalism and western style democracy.

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