Newslinks and Book recs, Oh My!

by Ruthanne on 07/01/2008

Bad: First and most importantly: Please Remember To Update Your Browser! Yes, ANY browser. Hanging on to an old favorite version is something a lot of folks do, but this opens them up to some nasty, nasty viruses. Updaaaate!

Ugly: Woman falls to the floor in a Brooklyn hospital and dies an hour later – because she was left on the floor. This just… I think I’m not going to comment or I’ll start swearing.

Good (saved for last): Book rec time! If you’re into the genres of Urban Fantasy or Speculative Fiction, or if you like to see a well-written female lead or some truly fabulous world-building, then by all means please check out Ilona Andrews’ Magic Bites. It’s an excellent piece of fiction; the writing is fun, engaging, and clever. She’s developed a very tactile and realistic future-Atlanta, and her characters all feel satisfyingly 3-D. Not only that, but she’s a terrific person as well. I always like it when a good author turns out to be nifty.

  • wordweasel

    Thanks for posting this. I had to go and update firefox real quick. :)

  • yoda_1965

    Oh, Duane interview. I’ll pray for him, I know the drive won’t be fun for when he needs to go into work. Cause I’ve been there/are there.

    P.S. = update we are still in negations w/ both parties for the job.

  • doortoriver

    VERY much praying!! And stay strong regarding your family. We know what it is to have to be reaaaally firm and even cold to parents when they’ve done something that’s way over the line.

    You’re not crazy.

    You’re not alone.

    We’re praying for you. ANY time you need to call, call.

  • doortoriver

    You’re welcome! I know I needed to update, too. :)

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