2018-04-14

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2018-04-14 01:18 pm

Book: A Wizard of Earthsea

A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #1)A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book was fantastic!

If i have read Le Guin before, I do not remember it.

This was the FIRST fantasy novel of its kind written expressly for teens though I see it as more universal than that. It is the story of Ged, a young sorcerer who learns how little he knows when he attempts things beyond his skill or knowledge and creates a shadow that he must deal with before he can do anything.

several people at the book group that I am in found it old fashioned but I found it wonderful without all the flowery and useless language of modern fantasy.

Loved it and will read more Le Guin.



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2018-04-14 02:18 pm

Saturday's Personality

I have loved his music forever.



Van Morrison is from Northern Ireland and began his career in the late 50s. You can read about him here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Morrison

He has a website as well and still tours and has a new album coming out April 27th.
https://www.vanmorrison.com/