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  1. JarrettJanuary 21, 2022 at 10:59 AM

    Liam, I just wanted to say that I've been following your blog since you started it, and it has been an invaluable resource during my own journey into science fiction. Your recommendations have helped me to build a short list of science fiction paperbacks worth picking up, which has made trips to bookstores hunting for them incredibly enjoyable. I've found your insights into the quality of various novels to be spot-on and your humorous delivery is always appreciated. Without this blog I might not have found some of the more enjoyable books I've read in the past couple years, such as Way Station, The Forever War, and Left Hand of Darkness. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with everyone as you work your way through your backlog.

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    1. Liam DTJanuary 24, 2022 at 10:46 AM

      Just wanted to say a huge thank you for this comment - I've been dragging my feet on getting back into this, and this was the kick in the pants I needed to start up again on the reviews I've been putting off. It's a lot of work! But worth it, if people like it. So thanks! Time to get back to it!

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    2. JarrettJanuary 25, 2022 at 5:49 PM

      Awesome, looking forward to your next post!

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