Blogs in January 1970

Vernon Downs 1st January 1970

This is a moody novel which follows the exploits of Charlie as he gravitates from one woman to the next.

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1st January 1970

This is a New York classic about a young girl growing up in Brooklyn, evocative of this area of New York (Williamsburg) and describes the experience of people immigrating into the city. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a...

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A Storm at Pebble Beach 1st January 1970

Head Pro at Pebble Beach,Kevin Courtney discovers that its wealthy owner has secret plans to sell the course to developers in the very near future. Kevin makes a desperate bet to save the course from destruction – if he...

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The Drive 1st January 1970

A single call from his Czech girlfriend catapults Trevor into a serious crisis. Desperate to get his mojo back, he blazes down Highway 99 in a rented Dodge Neon. But soon his journey to California is fraught with peril,...

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Brooklyn Noir 2 (The classics) 1st January 1970

An anthology of noir short stories under the editorship of Tim McLoughlin. Presents an anthology of chilling stories, each set in a distinct neighborhood of Brooklyn, featuring contributions by such noted mystery writers as Pete Hamill, H.P. Lovecraft, Donald...

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