Interesting tales of Appalachian folk tales and life from the perspective of traveling balladeer John with the silver stringed guitar. The stories were written in the y1950s so to me there is an interesting blend old ways (John walks on his travels) and more modern life (automobiles, railroad and even planes).
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Roy Adams rated Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 223, April 2025: 5 stars

Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 223, April 2025
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Roy Adams reviewed John the Balladeer by Manly Wade Wellman
Roy Adams reviewed John the Balladeer by Manly Wade Wellman
Good stories
5 stars
Interesting tales of Appalachian folk tales and life from the perspective of traveling balladeer John with the silver stringed guitar. The stories were written in the 1950s so to me there is an interesting blend old ways (John walks on his travels) and more modern life (automobiles, railroad and even planes).
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Roy Adams reviewed The Folded Sky by Elizabeth Bear
Excellent continuation of White Space series
5 stars
(Read this early as an ebook ARC from Goodreads giveaway.) An excellent continuation of the White Space series. Sunya and her research are the main contributors to the story progression but many other characters have important roles and contributions. Also, a little discussion about functioning societies and the obligations they entail.
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Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett
In the twenty-eighth Discworld novel the Discworld goes to war.It began as a sudden strange fancy... Polly Perks had to …
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The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
"Another world is colliding with this one," said the toad. "All the monsters are coming back."
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Roy Adams rated Spy X Family, Vol. 13: 5 stars

Spy X Family, Vol. 13 by Tatsuya Endo (タツヤ エンドウ)
An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!
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Roy Adams rated Fantasy from Asia and the Asian Diaspora: 5 stars
