Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 19:48:51 -0400 From: "Michael Walsh" <MJW at mail.press.jhu.edu> To: <wsfalist at keithlynch.net> Subject: [WSFA] Skiffy sale at Olssons Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at keithlynch.net> >From their weekly e-letter: "Science Fiction Sale. When you read a good Science Fiction or Fantasy = novel you forget that you're reading a genre story. At their best, SF & F = writers explore the human condition through alien settings and characters; = and, of course, Olsson's brings you nothing but the best. So take = advantage of our SF & F sale, as we celebrate the best in the field. And = as always, if you need suggestions just ask our staff! All science fiction = books, plus horror, are 15% off regular price, now through July 10th. A = different selection at each store. Here are two staff recommendations from = our Metro Center store: (1) "Channel Zero" by Brian Wood: Excellent! One = of the best graphic novels I have ever read. Completely compelling and = relevant (especially during war time), its text and graphics are totally = harmonius. Put this one on the shelf next to "1984" and "Fahrenheit 451"! = (2) "Perdido Street Station" by China Mieville: Simply one of the best = books I've read in the past five years! Inventive, unique, and challenging.= A must for any reader bored of the same-old, same-old. " I know return you your buzzing over bees. mjw