An Xt Called Stanley by Robert Trebor is one of those books I love because it surprised me. I found it, with it's interesting artwork and intriguing synopsis, at yet another Friends of the Library book sale. When you get a book you've never heard of by an author you've never heard of for a quarter, you hope for the best and prepare to be disappointed.This book was such a great example of classic science fiction. I read it almost ten years ago now and still remember it with fondness. I don't imagine it's easy to find but if you find a copy, grab it. You will be glad you did.
I know what you mean. I have discovered some of my favourite books on the remainders table. You think - for that price, why not? And so you take a chance. In my case, I discovered Mack Reynolds, Lois McMaster Bujold, Rober E Howard and the Orson Scott Card Ender books - all on the remainders table!
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ReplyDeleteSue, I have a question for you. What and where is the followers option? Is this a blogger ability? (I'm WordPress but there is probably a plugin for it if I know how it works.) Thanks. You can leave a note for me on my site: X is for What's Your Blog's EXciting X Factor? as you Build a Better Blog. #atozchallenge
DeleteI've never heard of this book or its author. I'll keep my eyes open for it though. Thanks for the mention. X is for What's Your Blog's EXciting X Factor? as you Build a Better Blog. #atozchallenge
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this, but I LOVE classic science fiction. A charity stopped by at Chicago's version of Comic Con last weekend to give away old science fiction books like this -- a shame I didn't read this review before then. :p Thanks for sharing!
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I love the title of this book. It's like it was made for people to use during the challenge. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh - I want to read this book and not just because it starts with X. I did tr to post an encouragement on Y for people to support the Friends of the Library. Their book sales are a great way to do just that.
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