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The Thin Red Line
http://libdrone.info
A Library clerk ('drone') writes about interesting, unusual and noteworthy books which have recently passed under my scanner. I don't so much 'review' books as 'present' them-- I tell you just enough to give you a sense of what the book is like and if it would interest you.
For all books discussed, I provide links to Worldcat, an international meta-search engine for public libraries so you can check it out as well as links to Powell's Bookstore in Portland Oregon if you would prefer to buy books from an ethical, responsible bookseller that genuinely cares about readers and authors.
There is also a lively comments section where you are encouraged to discuss the featured books or any ideas or concerns you have. And The Thin Red Line is a Do Follow blog-- if you leave a comment it will improve your stats.
Please come on in and talk books with me!
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Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 9.54 out of a possible 10 based on 13 comments.
Jay O. Said:
Very informative. An excellent resource.
Jan Said:
Excellent. I didn't know there were so many good books around. And a great alternative to the mainstream bestsellers that everybody reads.
Anthony Lewis Said:
Alan is a great writer, gives you enough information to know if you want to get the book or not, great site, very informative, i'll be checking this one out more often, thanks.
Tony:)
Claire Said:
Although he is not officially a librarian I think this blog author does a great job as an online one.
In fact I have read a heck of a lot more information than I would ever of got of my local librarian.
This blog is about books and whole lot more.
coeli jimenez Said:
Great reviews, despite the blog's overall look. I'm keeping your blog as reference when I go out to get myself a new book to read!
EA Said:
I love this resource. My wife and I are avid readers. Its great to see a site that provides alternative information for a wide range of books. Keep it up Alan.
Jim Said:
Very nicely done site. Excellent content, aesthetically very pleasing. One of the nicer designed blogs I have seen in a long time. I can tell you put some amount of work into your site. Well done!
Meghna Said:
You have very interesting reviews on very interesting books. I like the posts as they are researched and well written and am sure to come back again and again. Keep up the good work!
James Bashkin Said:
The comments/reviews are very well written and the site is nicely designed- attractive and functional, with photos that add to the appeal without distracting from the purpose.
I like the library search links based on zip code, especially since I have a moratorium on buying books for a number of reasons.
The personal commentary is pretty personal, as advertised. I think that the site would have broader appeal without this side of things, not because one doesn't care about about Alan after getting to know him, more because one does care and it isn't always easy to read about what is going on. However, it may not serve the author's needs then.
I think it would be worth considering splitting the site in two, books & personal. My 2 cents only- it really isn't any of my business. Again, the site is written with great clarity, and the book comments are easily enough to help potential readers decide about trying a book out.
