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I'm a public librarian as well as a fan of the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres and graphic novel format. I have an essay published in the collection Whedonistas: A Celebration of the Worlds of Joss Whedon by the Women Who Love Them.

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Average rating: 3.84 · 112 ratings · 25 reviews · 1 distinct work · Similar authors

Whedonistas!: A Celebration of the Worlds of Joss Whedon by the Women Who Love Them
by Lynne M. Thomas (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Deborah Stanish (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Seanan McGuire (Goodreads Author)
3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 124 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions

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Jody rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Satanic Mill by Otfried Preußler read in January, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Even in translation this is an immensely well written fantasy novel for youth with strong fairy tale tropes. The orphan Krabat wanders his medieval world as a beggar until a dream summons him to a foreboding mill which turns out to be a school for bl...more
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Jody rated a book 4 of 5 stars The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg (Goodreads Author) read in January, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Fascinating breakdown of how habits work for individuals, organizations and societies. Solid advice on how to change habits by recognizing what cues one, then changing the routine that follows to get the reward you expect. The most powerful thing I l...more
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