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Book Review: “A Million Ways to Die In the West”

Posted on March 14, 2014 by pookapicks

I seriously considered timing my resurrection from the (blogging) dead so that it’d coincide with Easter, drawing apt comparisons between my bunderful self and certain deities. I could envision the headlines perfectly: “The Pooka Rises on Easter Sunday; Saves the … Continue reading →

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Pooka Quick Pick: The Creeps

Posted on January 10, 2014 by pookapicks

Title: The Creeps: A Samuel Johnson Tale Author: John Connolly Genre: Fiction / Fantasy Publisher: Atria Books Pub Date: October 22, 2013 Hardcover: 321 pages Is There a Pooka In This Book?: No. Boswell’s just a good dog. Pooka Rating: 3.5 out … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “I Capture the Castle”

Posted on January 20, 2013 by pookapicks

Title: I Capture the Castle Author: Dodie Smith Genre: Fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Publication Date: Originally, 1948. This edition, 1998. Paperback: 342 pages Is There a Pooka in This Book? No. And I wouldn’t change a thing.

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Book Review: “Soon I Will Be Invincible”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by pookapicks

Title: “Soon I Will Be Invincible” Author: Austin Grossman Genre: Fantasy/Sci-fi Publisher: Vintage Books USA Publication Date: June 10th, 2008 Paperback: 336 pages Is There a Pooka in This Book?: No. But there is a fairy. Rude.

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