Annie's Book Stop of Worcester

The little bookstore that's bigger on the inside

The owners and staff and Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester would like to thank their customers and friends for all their support in 2019, and look forward to continuing to serve you in the New Year at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside. Come in out of the cold and enjoy a complementary …

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Reviewers Name: Scott Wooldridge Title:  Son of the Black Sword (Saga of the Forgotten Warrior) Author: Larry Correia ISBN: 9781476780863 Publisher:  Baen Publication Date: 10/27/2015 Core Audience: Fans of high fantasy, Fans of world building fantasy Notable Aspects:  Great example of world building including religions / societal hierarchies Review:  From the plot synopsis: After the …

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Reviewers Name: Scott Wooldridge Title:  Gideon’s Spear Author: Darby Karchut ISBN: 978-1937053949 Publisher:  Spencer Hill Press Publication Date: February 4, 2014 Core Audience:  Geared towards teenagers and Irish folklore-based fantasy fans. Noteable Aspects:  Filled with snark, heart, and written by someone who has done extensive research on Irish Folklore. Review: As the second book in …

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Reviewer Name: Patty Cryan Title:  Nick of Time Author: Ted Bell ISBN: 0-978-0312-38068 Publisher:  St. Martin’s Griffin Publication Date: May 13, 2008 Core Audience: Readers young and old who like classic-feeling, swashbuckling adventure Notable Aspects:  A mix of historical facts and fantasy; Review: 

Reviewers Name: Scott Wooldridge Title:  Under a Graveyard Sky Author: John Ringo ISBN: A9781451639193 Publisher:  Baen Publication Date: 9/1/2013 Core Audience: Fans of zombie fiction, fans of end of the world scenarios, military horror Noteable Aspects:  Good concentration on viral sciences without too much “tech speak” Review: In John Ringo’s Under a Graveyard Sky, which …

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Welcome to our first ARC Club Saturday, a new weekly blog feature here at Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester.  Our customers and staff here at 65 James Street act as guest bloggers, reviewing “advance reader copies”, or ARCs sent to us by large and small publishers throughout the calendar year. ==================== Reviewer: Nicole P Title: …

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