How I spent 2006 in Books: blakemp

blakemp

How I spent 2006 in Books

Jan 01, 2007 11:13

And now, because I'm the sort of geek who keeps track of this sort of thing, it's time for the annual list of all the books and stories I read and all the movies I watched in 2006. I know, I know, but really if you just jot them down the name after you finish reading, it's not as time-consuming as it would appear. I keep a notebook just for this purpose. Anywhoo...

Showcase Presents Jonah Hex Vol. 1 (2005)* A
Battle Royale Vol. 1 by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi (English dialogue by Keith Giffen) (2000)* B
10 Sure Signs a Movie Character is Doomed and Other Surprising Movie Lists by Richard Roeper (2003) B
DC’s Greatest Imaginary Stories (2005)* B+
AstroCity: Local Heroes by Kurt Busiek (2005)* A
The Walking Dead: Days Gone Bye by Robert Kirkman (2005)* B+
The Walking Dead: Miles Behind Us by Robert Kirkman (2005)* B+
The Walking Dead: Safety Behind Bars by Robert Kirkman (2005)* B+
You Have the Right to Remain Dead (stage play) by Pat Cook (2000) B+
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) A-
Battle Royale Vol. 2 by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi (English dialogue by Keith Giffen) (2000)* B
Superman: The Complete History by Les Daniels (1998) B+
A Peanuts Valentine by Charles M. Schulz (2003)* B+
Chase by Dean Koontz (1972) B+
Strange Highways by Dean Koontz (1995) B+
It Runs in the Family (stage play) by Ray Cooney (1990) B+
“Reflections” by L.A. Graf (1999) B+
“…and Straight on ‘Til Morning” by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens (1999) B
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine -- The Lives of Dax edited by Marco Palmieri (1999) A-
“How Coyote Dissed the Cky” by Steve Englehart (2004) C-
Cell by Stephen King (2006) B
“Goodbye to All That” by Harlan Ellison (2002) B
Dave Barry’s Money Secrets by Dave Barry (2006) B+
Bone: The Great Cow Race (Color Edition) by Jeff Smith (2005) A-*
Nodwick Adventure Log by Aaron Williams (2004) A-*
Nodwick Chronicles Vol. II by Aaron Williams (2002) B+*
Penny Arcade: Attack of the Bacon Robots by Jerry Holkins & Mike Krahulik (2006) B+*
It’s Superman! by Tom DeHaven (2005) B+
Lamb by Christopher Moore (2002) A
Threshold by Elizabeth Haydon (2004) C+
Road to Purgatory by Max Allan Collins (2004) B
“The Good Samaritan” by Isaac Asimov (1980) B
The Living House of Oz by Edward Einhron (2005) A
PVP: The Dork Ages by Scott Kurtz (2004) A
Battle Royale Vol. 3 by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi (English dialogue by Keith Giffen) (2001)* B+
PVP Vol. 1: At Large by Scott Kurtz (2004) A-*
Last Hero Standing by Tom DeFalco (2005) B*
The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks (2003) B+
Bad Movies We Love by Edward Margulies & Stephen Rebello (1993) C-
“The Growth of Alan Ashley” by Bill Gauthier (2003) B+
Small Steps by Louis Sachar (2006) A-
V For Vendetta by Alan Moore & David Lloyd (1988) B*
24-Hour Comics All-Stars by Nat Gertler (ed.) (2005) B+*
Something’s Down There by Mickey Spillane (2003) C-
“Toto, I Have a Feeling We’re Not in Kansas Anymore” by Jeff Millar (1975) A
Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett (2001) B+
“Private Grave 9” by Karen Jay Fowler (2002) C+
Merry Go Round in Oz by Eloise Jarvis McGraw & Lauren McGraw Wagner (1963) B
“Minnow” by Ayelet Waldman (2004) B+
Coraline by Neil Gaiman (2002) A
A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore (2006) A-
“Been a Long, Long Time” by R.A. Lafferty (1970) B+
The Mammoth Book of Comic Fantasy by Mike Ashley (1998) B
The Monarch of the Glen by Neil Gaiman (2004) B+
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (2003) B-
“The Year of the Action” by Isaac Asimov (1980) B
Serenity: Those Left Behind by Joss Whedon & Brett Matthews (2006) A-*
Kingdom Hearts Vol. 2 by Shiro Amano (2005) B*
Kingdom Hearts Vol. 3 by Shiro Amano (2006) B*
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz (2003) B-
The Complete Peanuts: 1959-1960 by Charles M. Schulz (2006) A*
“The Goat” by Whitt Pond (2003) B
Unlocking the Meaning of Lost by Lynette Porter & David Lavery (2006) B+
The Real Ghostbusters: Who You Gonna Call? (2006) B-*
“Life in Fur” by Nat Gertler (2004) A-
Pac-Mania! by Haller Schwarz (1982) B-*
“Antaeus” by Borden Deal (1961) B+
Bad Twin by “Gary Troup” (2006) A
Asimov Laughs Again by Isaac Asimov (1992) B
“The Albertine Notes” by Rick Moody (2002) B+
“The Martian Agent, a Planetary Romance I: Whelps” by Michael Chabon (2002) B
McSweeney’s Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales by Michael Chabon (ed.) (2002) B+
“Zeroville” by Steve Erickson (2004) B+
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle (1962) A
“Indomitable” by Terry Brooks (2004) C+
Legends II by Robert Silverberg (ed.) (2004) B
“Can You Prove It?” by Isaac Asimov (1981) B+
Showcase Presents Superman Family Vol. 1 (2006) B+*
Crisis on Multiple Earths: The Team-Ups by Gardner Fox & John Broome (2005) B*
Carl Barks’ Greatest DuckTales Stories Vol. 1 by Carl Barks (2006) A*
Over the Hedge: Stuffed Animals by T. Lewis & Michael Fry (2006) B+*
Superman: Cover to Cover by Robert Greenberger (ed.) (2006) A
A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle (1972) B
“Prisoner 392” by Jon F. Merz (2003) B+
“Celiphss” by Marv Wolfman (2004) B-
PVP Vol. 2: Reloaded by Scott Kurtz (2004) B+*
The Five Fists of Science by Matt Fraction (2006) A*
PVP Vol. 3: Rides Again by Scott Kurtz (2005) B+*
A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L’Engle (1978) A
Fused: Canned Heat by Steve Niles (2002) C+*
“Forbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves in the Nameless House of the Night of the Dread Desire” by Neil Gaiman (2004) B
Monster House (2006) C+*
Superman Returns by Marv Wolfman (2006) B
“The Reincarnate” by Ray Bradbury (2005) A
Abadazad Vol. 1: The Road to Inconceivable by J.M. DeMatteis & Mike Ploog (2006) A-
Abadazad Vol. 2: The Dream Thief by J.M. DeMatteis & Mike Ploog (2006) A-
“Jack in the Devil’s Den” by Matthew Sturges (2006) A
“Why He Quit the Business” by Bill Willingham (2006) A
Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman (1991) A-*

100. Sandman Vol. 2: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman (1990) B+*

Sandman Vol. 3: Dream Country by Neil Gaiman (1991) A-*
Sandman Vol. 4: Season of Mists by Neil Gaiman (1992) A+*
Sandman Vol. 5: A Game of You by Neil Gaiman (1993) A*
Superman Returns: The Movie and Other Tales of the Man of Steel B-(2006) *
Sandman Vol. 6: Brief Lives by Neil Gaiman (1994) A*
Sandman Vol. 7: Fables and Reflections by Neil Gaiman (1993) B+*
Sandman Vol. 8: World’s End by Neil Gaiman (1994) A-*
Sandman Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones by Neil Gaiman (1996) A*
Sandman Vol. 10: The Wake by Neil Gaiman (1996) A*
Sandman: Endless Nights by Neil Gaiman (2004) A-*
Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett (2004) B+
“The Phoenician Bauble” by Isaac Asimov (1982) B
JSA: The Liberty Files by Dan Jolley (2004) B+*
Carl Barks’ Greatest DuckTales Stories Vol. 2 by Carl Barks (2006) B+*
Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer (2003) A-
Walt Disney Treasures: Disney Comics - 75 Years of Innovation by David Gerstein (ed.) (2006) B+*
Walt Disney’s World of the Dragonlords by Byron Erickson (2005) A*
“The Food Processor” by Michael Caufield (2003) B+*
Twisted Toyfare Theatre Vol. 7 (2006) B*
“A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury (1952) A+
Naked by David Sedaris (1998) B-
“Open Call” by Neil Kleid (2004) A
Penny Arcade: Epic Legends of the Magic Sword Kings by Jerry Holkins & Mike Krahulik (2006) B+*
“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell (1924) A-
Murder Most Fouled Up (stage play) by Nikki Harmon (1991) B
“A Quiet Game” by Robin Rhoads (2006) B+
“The Meeting Time” by V.R. Trakowski (2006) B
Dave Barry’s Book of Bad Songs by Dave Barry (1998) A
Battle Royale Vol. 4 by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi (English dialogue by Keith Giffen) (2001) B+
“Superman Returns (a Defective DVD Player” by Tim Carvell (2006) B
“The Gift” by Ray Bradbury (1952) B+
“Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut (1961) B
Captain Amazing by Scott Kurtz & Chris Jackson (2006) B+*
Thing: Idol of Millions by Dan Slott (2006) A*
Magic Street by Orson Scott Card (2005) A-
“Lisey and the Madman”by Stephen King (2004) A
“Poison” by Roald Dahl (1950) B+
Like That. By Patrick Rills (2006) A-*
“Marigolds” by Eugenia W. Collier (1964) B
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe (1846) A
World War Z by Max Brooks (2006) A-
“The Birds” by Daphne DeMaurier (1952) A
The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion by Don Rosa (2006) A+*
The End by Daniel Handler (as “Lemony Snicket”) (2006) C+
Twisted Toyfare Theatre Vol. 6 (2005) B*
The Complete Peanuts: 1961-1962 by Charles M. Schulz (2006) A*
Freddy Versus Jason (unused screenplay) by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger (1998) B-
The Book of Fate by Brad Meltzer (2006) A-
Reduced Shakespeare by Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor (2006) B
Sonic the Hedgehog: Beginnings by Michael Gallagher (2003) B+*
Girls: Conception by Joshua Luna & Jonathan Luna (2005) B+*
The Fountain by Darren Aronofsky (2005) A-*
The Prestige by Christopher Priest (1995) A
Tales From the Clerks by Kevin Smith (2006) A-*
The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Miracle Christmas Dog by Dave Barry (2006) B
The Boy Who Reversed Himself by William Sleator (1986) B+
Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer (2005) A-
How Mrs. Claus Saved Christmas by Jeff Guinn (2005) A
“The Black ‘59” by Peter David & Bill Mumy (1992) B
Comics Prose by Nat Gertler (ed.) (2004) B
The Great Santa Search by Jeff Guinn (2006) A-
The Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan (2004) A
Lions, Tigers and Bears Vol. 1: Fear and Pride by Jack Lawrence & Mike Bullock (2006) A*
Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss (2003) A-
Legion of Super-Heroes Archives Vol. 7 by Bob Kahan (ed.) (1997) A-*
Legion of Super-Heroes Archives Vol. 8 by Bob Kahan & Rick Taylor (ed.) (1998) B+*
Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore (1995) B+
Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer & Rags Morales (2004) A*
Girls: Emergence by Joshua Luna & Jonathan Luna (2006) B+*
Getting Lost edited by Orson Scott Card (2006) B-

* -- Denotes Graphic Novel or Comic Strip Collection
Red Text -- Denotes Novella
“” - Denotes Short Story

Alphabetical List -- Books

Abadazad Vol. 1: The Road to Inconceivable by J.M. DeMatteis & Mike Ploog (2006) A-
Abadazad Vol. 2: The Dream Thief by J.M. DeMatteis & Mike Ploog (2006) A-
Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer (2003) A-
Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer (2005) A-
Asimov Laughs Again by Isaac Asimov (1992) B
Bad Movies We Love by Edward Margulies & Stephen Rebello (1993) C-
Bad Twin by “Gary Troup” (2006) A
Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore (1995) B+
The Book of Fate by Brad Meltzer (2006) A-
The Boy Who Reversed Himself by William Sleator (1986) B+
Cell by Stephen King (2006) B
Chase (novella) by Dean Koontz (1972) B+
Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett (2004) B+
Comics Prose by Nat Gertler (ed.) (2004) B
Coraline by Neil Gaiman (2002) A
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (2003) B-
Dave Barry’s Book of Bad Songs by Dave Barry (1998) A
Dave Barry’s Money Secrets by Dave Barry (2006) B+
A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore (2006) A-
Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss (2003) A-
The End by Daniel Handler (as “Lemony Snicket”) (2006) C+
Freddy Versus Jason (unused screenplay) by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger (1998) B-
Getting Lost edited by Orson Scott Card (2006) B-
The Great Santa Search by Jeff Guinn (2006) A-
How Mrs. Claus Saved Christmas by Jeff Guinn (2005) A
It Runs in the Family (stage play) by Ray Cooney (1990) B+
It’s Superman! by Tom DeHaven (2005) B+
Lamb by Christopher Moore (2002) A
The Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan (2004) A
Legends II by Robert Silverberg (ed.) (2004) B
The Living House of Oz by Edward Einhron (2005) A
Magic Street by Orson Scott Card (2005) A-
The Mammoth Book of Comic Fantasy by Mike Ashley (1998) B
McSweeney’s Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales by Michael Chabon (ed.) (2002) B+
Merry Go Round in Oz by Eloise Jarvis McGraw & Lauren McGraw Wagner (1963) B
The Monarch of the Glen (novella) by Neil Gaiman (2004) B+
Murder Most Fouled Up (stage play) by Nikki Harmon (1991) B
Naked by David Sedaris (1998) B-
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz (2003) B-
The Prestige by Christopher Priest (1995) A
Reduced Shakespeare by Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor (2006) B
Road to Purgatory by Max Allan Collins (2004) B
The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Miracle Christmas Dog by Dave Barry (2006) B
Small Steps by Louis Sachar (2006) A-
Something’s Down There by Mickey Spillane (2003) C-
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine -- The Lives of Dax edited by Marco Palmieri (1999) A-
Strange Highways by Dean Koontz (1995) B+
Superman Returns by Marv Wolfman (2006) B
Superman: Cover to Cover by Robert Greenberger (ed.) (2006) A
Superman: The Complete History by Les Daniels (1998) B+
A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L’Engle (1978) A
10 Sure Signs a Movie Character is Doomed and Other Surprising Movie Lists by Richard Roeper (2003) B
Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett (2001) B+
Threshold (novella) by Elizabeth Haydon (2004) C+
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) A-
Unlocking the Meaning of Lost by Lynette Porter & David Lavery (2006) B+
A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle (1972) B
World War Z by Max Brooks (2006) A-
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle (1962) A
You Have the Right to Remain Dead (stage play) by Pat Cook (2000) B+
The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks (2003) B+

Alphabetical List - Graphic Novels

AstroCity: Local Heroes by Kurt Busiek (2005)* A
Battle Royale Vol. 1 by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi (English dialogue by Keith Giffen) (2000)* B
Battle Royale Vol. 2 by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi (English dialogue by Keith Giffen) (2000)* B
Battle Royale Vol. 3 by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi (English dialogue by Keith Giffen) (2001)* B+
Battle Royale Vol. 4 by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi (English dialogue by Keith Giffen) (2001) B+
Bone: The Great Cow Race (Color Edition) by Jeff Smith (2005) A-*
Captain Amazing by Scott Kurtz & Chris Jackson (2006) B+*
Carl Barks’ Greatest DuckTales Stories Vol. 1 by Carl Barks (2006) A*
Carl Barks’ Greatest DuckTales Stories Vol. 2 by Carl Barks (2006) B+*
The Complete Peanuts: 1959-1960 by Charles M. Schulz (2006) A*
The Complete Peanuts: 1961-1962 by Charles M. Schulz (2006) A*
Crisis on Multiple Earths: The Team-Ups by Gardner Fox & John Broome (2005) B*
DC’s Greatest Imaginary Stories (2005)* B+
The Five Fists of Science by Matt Fraction (2006) A*
The Fountain by Darren Aronofsky (2005) A-*
Fused: Canned Heat by Steve Niles (2002) C+*
Girls: Conception by Joshua Luna & Jonathan Luna (2005) B+*
Girls: Emergence by Joshua Luna & Jonathan Luna (2006) B+*
Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer & Rags Morales (2004) A*
JSA: The Liberty Files by Dan Jolley (2004) B+*
Kingdom Hearts Vol. 2 by Shiro Amano (2005) B*
Kingdom Hearts Vol. 3 by Shiro Amano (2006) B*
Last Hero Standing by Tom DeFalco (2005) B*
Legion of Super-Heroes Archives Vol. 7 by Bob Kahan (ed.) (1997) A-*
Legion of Super-Heroes Archives Vol. 8 by Bob Kahan & Rick Taylor (ed.) (1998) B+*
The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion by Don Rosa (2006) A+*
Like That. By Patrick Rills (2006) A-*
Lions, Tigers and Bears Vol. 1: Fear and Pride by Jack Lawrence & Mike Bullock (2006) A*
Monster House (2006) C+*
Nodwick Adventure Log by Aaron Williams (2004) A-*
Nodwick Chronicles Vol. II by Aaron Williams (2002) B+*
Over the Hedge: Stuffed Animals by T. Lewis & Michael Fry (2006) B+*
Pac-Mania! by Haller Schwarz (1982) B-*
A Peanuts Valentine by Charles M. Schulz (2003)* B+
Penny Arcade: Attack of the Bacon Robots by Jerry Holkins & Mike Krahulik (2006) B+*
Penny Arcade: Epic Legends of the Magic Sword Kings by Jerry Holkins & Mike Krahulik (2006) B+*
PVP: The Dork Ages by Scott Kurtz (2004) A
PVP Vol. 1: At Large by Scott Kurtz (2004) A-
PVP Vol 2: Reloaded by Scott Kurtz (2004) B+*
PVP Vol. 3: Rides Again by Scott Kurtz (2005) B+*
The Real Ghostbusters: Who You Gonna Call? (2006) B-*
Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes (1991) by Neil Gaiman (A-)*
Sandman Vol. 2: The Doll’s House (19901) by Neil Gaiman (B+)*
Sandman Vol. 3: Dream Country (1991) by Neil Gaiman (A-)*
Sandman Vol. 4: Season of Mists (1992) by Neil Gaiman (A+)*
Sandman Vol. 5: A Game of You (1993) by Neil Gaiman (A)*
Sandman Vol. 6: Brief Lives (1994) by Neil Gaiman (A)*
Sandman Vol. 7: Fables and Reflections (1993) by Neil Gaiman (B+)*
Sandman Vol. 8: World’s End (1994) by Neil Gaiman (A-)*
Sandman Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones (1996) by Neil Gaiman (A)*
Sandman Vol. 10: The Wake (1996) by Neil Gaiman (A)*
Sandman: Endless Nights (2004) by Neil Gaiman (A-)*
Serenity: Those Left Behind by Joss Whedon & Brett Matthews (2006) A-*
Showcase Presents Jonah Hex Vol. 1 (2005)* A
Showcase Presents Superman Family Vol. 1 (2006) B+*
Sonic the Hedgehog: Beginnings by Michael Gallagher (2003) B+*
Superman Returns: The Movie and Other Tales of the Man of Steel (2006) (B-)*
Tales From the Clerks by Kevin Smith (2006) A-*
Thing: Idol of Millions by Dan Slott (2006) A*
24-Hour Comics All-Stars by Nat Gertler (ed.) (2005) B+*
Twisted Toyfare Theatre Vol. 6 (2005) B*
Twisted Toyfare Theatre Vol. 7 (2006) B*
V For Vendetta by Alan Moore & David Lloyd (1988) B*
The Walking Dead: Days Gone Bye by Robert Kirkman (2005)* B+
The Walking Dead: Miles Behind Us by Robert Kirkman (2005)* B+
The Walking Dead: Safety Behind Bars by Robert Kirkman (2005)* B+
Walt Disney Treasures: Disney Comics - 75 Years of Innovation by David Gerstein (ed.) (2006) B+*
Walt Disney’s World of the Dragonlords by Byron Erickson (2005) A*

Alphabetical List - Short Stories

“The Albertine Notes” by Rick Moody (2002) B+
“…and Straight on ‘Til Morning” by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens (1999) B
“Antaeus” by Borden Deal (1961) B+
“Been a Long, Long Time” by R.A. Lafferty (1970) B+
“The Birds” by Daphne DeMaurier (1952) A
“The Black ‘59” by Peter David & Bill Mumy (1992) B
“Can You Prove It?” by Isaac Asimov (1981) B+
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe (1846) A
“Celiphss” by Marv Wolfman (2004) B-
“The Food Processor” by Michael Caufield (2003) B+*
“Forbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves in the Nameless House of the Night of the Dread Desire” by Neil Gaiman (2004) B
“The Gift” by Ray Bradbury (1952) B+
“The Goat” by Whitt Pond (2003) B
“The Good Samaritan” by Isaac Asimov (1980) B
“Goodbye to All That” by Harlan Ellison (2002) B
“The Growth of Alan Ashley” by Bill Gauthier (2003) B+
“Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut (1961) B
“How Coyote Dissed the Cky” by Steve Englehart (2004) C-
“Indomitable” by Terry Brooks (2004) C+
“Jack in the Devil’s Den” (2006) by Matthew Sturges A
“Life in Fur” by Nat Gertler (2004) A-
“Lisey and the Madman”by Stephen King (2004) A
“Marigolds” by Eugenia W. Collier (1964) B
“The Martian Agent, a Planetary Romance I: Whelps” by Michael Chabon (2002) B
“The Meeting Time” by V.R. Trakowski (2006) B
“Minnow” by Ayelet Waldman (2004) B+
“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell (1924) A-
“Open Call” by Neil Kleid (2004) A
“The Phoenician Bauble” by Isaac Asimov (1982) B
“Poison” by Roald Dahl (1950) B+
“Prisoner 392” by Jon F. Merz (2003) B+
“Private Grave 9” by Karen Jay Fowler (2002) C+
“A Quiet Game” by Robin Rhoads (2006) B+
“Reflections” by L.A. Graf (1999) B+
“The Reincarnate” by Ray Bradbury (2005) A
“A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury (1952) A+
“Superman Returns (a Defective DVD Player” by Tim Carvell (2006) B
“Toto, I Have a Feeling We’re Not in Kansas Anymore” by Jeff Millar (1975) A
“Why He Quit the Business” (2006) by Bill Willingham (A)
“The Year of the Action” by Isaac Asimov (1980) B
“Zeroville” by Steve Erickson (2004) B+

And coming up... my movie list!

EDITING to add that these lists DO, in fact, include re-reads. I don't know how many times I've read Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs, but it never gets old.

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