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TexasProgresive

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6. I have been incredible busy but managed to finish "Axeman Jazz" by Julie Smith and
Mon Sep 4, 2017, 03:58 PM
Sep 2017
Foundation and Empire and start Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov. I read these Foundation novels years ago and have scant memories so it is almost like new. I only knew about the 3 but I find there are 6; Prelude to Foundation,Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation, Foundation's Edge and Forward the Foundation. I have [Forward the Foundation but I'm going to have to locate Prelude and Edge.

I really liked and Empire. One of the most important characters was Bayta a strong and capable woman. I don't think women had a voice in Foundation at all. They were mentioned as cooks and bottle washers.

edit to add: I just love the smell of old high acid paper backs. I know the paper is degrading but that slightly sweet indescribable smell makes me happy. Newer publications that use soy ink are really nasty smelling. (but that won't stop me from reading).

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