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system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Gur".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Fred Runk to Suzze Tiernan <=-
FR> It's a police procedural, obviously--my favorite type, and a good one.
FR> She has at least one other out and one forthcoming, probably out
FR> already as this was published in the early 90s.  I will be looking
FR> around for them.  The problem of course is that her books have to be
FR> translated, so if some of the first ones don't sell, then it's doubtful
FR> about the later ones.
FR> Other favorites of mine are PD James, Martha Grimes, Elizabeth George,
FR> Anne Perry (Inspt. Monk series), William Bayer, LP Davies, Ellis
FR> Peters-- that should give you a glimpse into what I like in my
FR> mysteries.

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assistant: Yes, I know we have another title by her. I guess I'll have to read it!
Mostly British, which is my least favorite. I do love Ellis Peters. We
just got in Brother Cadfael leather bookmarks which we are giving away
free with the purchase of a Brother Cadfael viseo. (The new series is
out).
My favorites? Laurie King, Michael Connelly, Sue Henry, Valerie Wolzien,
gosh, I have a million favorites!
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Steven Horn, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Pot pourri".

They wrote:
FR> Ok, it's been a few years since the last one, which was based on
FR> his last book.  I haven't seen a new "Janek" book out in some time,
FR> though.  The movies were all based on Bayer's books, and I haven't
FR> seen any "based on the characters created by..." yet.
FR> Well, I might knock down a few beers with them, though.

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assistant: Fred Runk (1:300/105) wrote to Steven Horn at 13:45 on 05 Nov 1997:
I'm going to see what our local library has as neither the book nor the
movies ring a bell.  I'll report back.
Now I only do that with an elite group.:-)
Take care,
Steven Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca)
Moderator CAN_SYSLAW
system: You are Russ Jernigan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Suzze Tiernan about "FIDO troubles".

They wrote:
ST> RJ> On topic, I recently finished Dick Francis newest (dang, I just
ST> RJ> the title).  While it was a good read, I didn't enjoy it as much as
ST> RJ> his previous few.  _To The Hilt_, _Wild Horses_, and _Decider_ by him
ST> RJ> were all excellent.
ST>10 Pound Penalty. Isn't this his last book?

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assistant: Hi, Suzze!
orgot
I've heard that rumor.  On the other hand, the good folks at THE RUE
MORGUE (one of the premier mystery bookstores in the world) haven't
heard anything "official" on the subject.
I must admit that I hope not.  On the other hand, he's written a lot of
books and had a full life before he ever started writing.  If he wants
to retire, he sure has earned it.
Best,
RussJ
 * SLMR 2.1a * Where there is motion there is friction
system: You are Russ Jernigan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Steven Horn about "Harriet Vane".

They wrote:
SH> JM> Contrast this with the development of the relationship between Lord
SH> JM> Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane over the four HV books by Dorothy
SH> JM> Sayers and the difference becomes very clear.  And sure, if you
SH> JM> compare Perry and Sayers, then it's quite fair to say that there is
SH> JM> no development in Perry.
SH>I've always thought that what happens between Lord Peter and Harriet
SH>happens rather quickly but there's certainly character development.  And I
SH>do re-read those four again and again.

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assistant: Hi, Steven!
Actually, I got the distinct impression that there is about four years
between the first and last of the Harriet Vane novels.  Lord Peter
certainly made up HIS mind rapidly but Harriet Vane certainly didn't.
Anyone else got an opinion on this?
Best,
RussJ
 * SLMR 2.1a * Splendid! Splendid! AH! You make me lose count!     -tk&i
system: You are Frederick Osborne, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Irv Koch about "Sherlock Holmes".

They wrote:
-> I'm a Confederate of Wisteria Lodge (Atlanta).
->
-> I don't think there's any other Mystery echo, Holmsian or not, in
-> Fido.
-> Is GT net still alive???

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assistant: I talked to someone from that society when I lived in Cobb County.
GT is indeed alive and well. I first opened my GT BBS in GA 4 years ago.
Moved to TX and still operate. I sponsor 8 echos on the GT net including
the Sherlock Holmes Echo. There is at least one GT BBS in the Atlanta
area. I also sponor the GT Fishing Echo which is bridged with the FIDO
Fishing Echo.
So tell me about Wisteria Lodge? I am trying to find a local group.
Thanks.
system: You are Jan Murphy, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Re: Golden Agers".

They wrote:
>
>  JM> Strong Poison is indeed a Lord Peter Wimsey mystery.
> Is that the one where [Harriet Vane]'s accused of murder?  If so, then
> I've seen the
> MYSTERY! production of it, but I never read the book.  Perhaps
> that's why I
> didn't remember it at first. Stuff on TV tends to be ephemeral.

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assistant: ...
Yes.  By all means, read the book.  The MYSTERY! productions of Strong Poison
was good, the HAVE HIS CARCASE better, and the GAUDY NIGHT positively
dreadful.  I liked Petherbridge and Walter's performances but even the finest
adaptation can't capture all the nuances of the book.
system: You are Irv Koch, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Frederick Osborne about "Sherlock Holmes".

They wrote:
FO> Fishing Echo.
FO> So tell me about Wisteria Lodge? I am trying to find a local group.
FO> Thanks.

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assistant: They meet about 5 times a year plus 3 or more "social" events.  Meetings are
at a Steak And Ale.  Dinner, Quiz/Program, etc.  Send me a snail address and
I'll send you an extra copy of their newsletter.  There are other "Scion
Societies" all over the US.  The editor of the Wisteria newsletter likely has
a list.  There MAY be one on the WWW too -- the Nashville SF fandom page
links to The Students Of The Three Pipe Problem (Nashville Holmes club) page,
which in turn may link to a list.
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Gur".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Fred Runk to Suzze Tiernan <=-
ST> Yes, I know we have another title by her. I guess I'll have to read
ST> it!
FR> What is the title?
ST> My favorites? Laurie King, Michael Connelly, Sue Henry, Valerie
ST> Wolzien, gosh, I have a million favorites!
FR> I've read two of Laurie King's so far, A GRAVE TALENT (Kate
FR> Martinelli, SF cop) and THE BEEKEEPER'S APPRENTICE (will Mary Russell
FR> find romance and happiness with an eccentric beekeeper in Sussex or
FR> something like that).
FR> Frankly I liked A GRAVE TALENT better than the Sherlock Holmes one,
FR> and I liked the Batya Gur book better than either of King's books.  I
FR> will definitely read more of Batya Gur and probably read another of
FR> King's "Kate Martinelli" mysteries.

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assistant: Drats, I just straightened the shelf yesterday and looked at the teo
titles, and I CAN'T remember!!!!!
I LOVE the Mary Russell books, have an ARC of "The Moor" sitting right
here.
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Russ Jernigan about "FIDO troubles".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Russ Jernigan to Suzze Tiernan <=-
RJ> I've heard that rumor.  On the other hand, the good folks at THE RUE
RJ> MORGUE (one of the premier mystery bookstores in the world) haven't
RJ> heard anything "official" on the subject.
RJ> I must admit that I hope not.  On the other hand, he's written a lot
RJ> of books and had a full life before he ever started writing.  If he
RJ> wants to retire, he sure has earned it.

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assistant: Neither have we, we wish we had HALF the business Rue Morgue has! We
need to get more mail order business, we have some through e-mail but
not a lot, I can't convince the owner to get an 800 number yet.
I agree there, but it is hard to see a favorite author stop writing!
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Steven Horn, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Suzze Tiernan about "Anne Perry".

They wrote:
ST> Are you ready for "Thrones and Dominations"? We just got an ARC of
ST> it,. looks good!

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assistant: Suzze Tiernan (1:2410/278) wrote to Steven Horn at 13:33 on 06 Nov 1997:
Is this the latest Perry?  And what is an ARC, an Advanced Reviewers Copy?
Take care,
Steven Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca)
Moderator CAN_SYSLAW
system: You are Steven Horn, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Russ Jernigan about "Harriet Vane".

They wrote:
> Actually, I got the distinct impression that there is about four years
> between the first and last of the Harriet Vane novels.  Lord Peter
> certainly made up HIS mind rapidly but Harriet Vane certainly didn't.
> Anyone else got an opinion on this?

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assistant: 05 Nov 97 19:34, Russ Jernigan wrote to Steven Horn:
There may well have been four years between the first and the last although I
don't have a Sayers bibliography in front of me.  You're also correct in your
assessment that Lord Peter's early advances were not reciprocated.
But the characters did develop which is more than one can say for Ms. Perry's
lot.
Take care,
Steven A. Horn
Moderator, CAN_SYSLAW
shorn@yknet.yk.ca
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Steven Horn about "Anne Perry".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Steven Horn to Suzze Tiernan <=-
SH> Suzze Tiernan (1:2410/278) wrote to Steven Horn at 13:33 on 06 Nov
SH> 1997:
ST> Are you ready for "Thrones and Dominations"? We just got an ARC of
ST> it,. looks good!
SH> Is this the latest Perry?  And what is an ARC, an Advanced Reviewers
SH> Copy?

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assistant: Thrones and Dominations is a new Dorothy L. Sayers! Has Wimsey and
Harriet Vane. Seems hey found a manuscript.
Close, Advanced Reading Copy, used to do reviews and for booksellers to
read so they can recommend it to customers.
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Susan Bulla, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Gur".

They wrote:
FR>  ST> I LOVE the Mary Russell books, have an ARC of "The Moor" sitting
FR>  ST> here.
FR>  Have you read any of the "Kate Martinelli" books?

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assistant: right
 I think I'm "up" on all of her books, both the Martinelli and Russell
 series.  I look forward to reading "The Moor" when it comes out - not
 sure when the new Martinelli is due out.
 * JABBER v1.2 * Curable with prozac and a polo mallet.
system: You are Jan Wertz, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Suzze Tiernan about "Sherlock Holmes".

They wrote:
->  JW> Are there any other Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts here?  Elementary My
->  JW> Dear Sir! Can one really call oneself a true fan of the genre without
->  JW> having read The Mysteries solved by the Baker Streed duo?
-> To be truthful, I have not read any Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, although
-> my son has read them all, does that count? I have read Laurie King's
-> Mary Russell series though.

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assistant: You have yet to read The Actual Baker Streem Manuscripts?  I almost envy
you... you still have them left to look forward to and enjoy!!
system: You are Steven Horn, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Suzze Tiernan about "Anne Perry".

They wrote:
ST> Thrones and Dominations is a new Dorothy L. Sayers! Has Wimsey and
ST> Harriet Vane. Seems they found a manuscript.
ST> Close, Advanced Reading Copy, used to do reviews and for booksellers
ST> to
ST> read so they can recommend it to customers.

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assistant: 09 Nov 97 14:03, Suzze Tiernan wrote to Steven Horn:
I haven't seen it yet but I'll look for it.
Why "advanced..."  Surely the text won't change before general release.
Take care,
Steven A. Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca)
Moderator, CAN_SYSLAW
system: You are Dennis Menard, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jan Wertz about "Re: Sherlock Holmes".

They wrote:
-> To be truthful, I have not read any Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, although
-> my son has read them all, does that count? I have read Laurie King's
-> Mary Russell series though.
JW> You have yet to read The Actual Baker Streem Manuscripts?  I almost
JW> envy you... you still have them left to look forward to and enjoy!!

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assistant: -[ Quoting Jan Wertz <11-08-97  19:53>, to Suzze Tiernan ]-
What are, "The Actual Baker Streem(sic) Manuscripts"?  Still, I have read
the canon (i.e., 4 novels and 56 short stories) as well as the "Uncollected
Sherlock Holmes."  I confess to a lack of fondness for pastiches, et al.
-< Dennis >-
... Be true to your teeth ... or they will be FALSE to you!
-=- Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Paul Krueger, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Dennis Menard about "R: Re: Sherlock Holmes".

They wrote:
DM>What are, "The Actual Baker Streem(sic) Manuscripts"?  Still, I have rea
DM>the canon (i.e., 4 novels and 56 short stories) as well as the "Uncollec
DM>Sherlock Holmes."  I confess to a lack of fondness for pastiches, et al.
DM>-< Dennis >-

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assistant: The Actual Baker Street Manuscripts ARE the Canon. I've read the first
two books which Nicholas Meyer edited, and enjoyed them very much. He
has a good sense of humor when it comes to matters like Watson's
wound(s) and wives. And I must confess that I liked "The Seven Per Cent
Solution" better than "The Final Problem" and "The Empty House" which,
to me, seem to cancel each other out artistically/
system: You are Irv Koch, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Steven Horn about "Anne Perry".

They wrote:
SH> Suzze Tiernan (1:2410/278) wrote to Steven Horn at 13:33 on 06 Nov 1997:
ST> Are you ready for "Thrones and Dominations"? We just got an ARC of
ST> it,. looks good!
SH> Is this the latest Perry?  And what is an ARC, an Advanced Reviewers

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assistant: Copy?
Advanced Reading Copy (or Reviewers ... depending if it's sent to a book
seller or a reviewer).  They tend to be "galley proofs" bound with a special
cover.
system: You are Susan Bulla, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Laurie king".

They wrote:
FR>  SB> series.  I look forward to reading "The Moor" when it comes out -
FR>  SB> sure when the new Martinelli is due out.
FR>  Is THE MOOR a "Russell" book?

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assistant: not
 Apparently so, Fred.  I think it is Suzze that has the Advanced
 Reader's Copy in her hands.
 I've just finished "Big Red Tequila" (set in San Antonio), "Final
 Victim" by Stephen J. Cannell of TV fame, and "The Man Who Cast Two
 Shadows" by Carol O'Connell.
 * JABBER v1.2 * Their sex was so good, even the neighbors lit cigarettes.
system: You are Michael Labreck, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Agatha Christie readers?".

They wrote:
ML> I'll look into Dorothy Sayers, and let you know how I like her --
ML> thanks!
FR> You might look into the Campion stories too--I've never read any, but
FR> I saw several on MYSTERY!.  Somebody here could tell you who wrote
FR> those.

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assistant: Fred:
Again, I say thanks....
                              -={Michael}=-
system: You are Irv Koch, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Steven Horn about "Anne Perry".

They wrote:
ST> to
ST> read so they can recommend it to customers.
SH> Why "advanced..."  Surely the text won't change before general release.

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assistant: Usually the changes are very small ... a few words, a sentence, here and
there.  In one case out of thousands, I've seen 20%+ of the book cut or MAJOR
reworking of several chapters.
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Gur".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Fred Runk to Suzze Tiernan <=-
ST> Drats, I just straightened the shelf yesterday and looked at the teo
ST> titles, and I CAN'T remember!!!!!
FR> Happens all the time.  Now, when you happen to be in that area again,
FR> you will forget to take notice of them.  <g>
ST> I LOVE the Mary Russell books, have an ARC of "The Moor" sitting right
ST> here.
FR> Have you read any of the "Kate Martinelli" books?

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assistant: I worked all day yesterday and it never occurred to me to look! Maybe
today - but don't bet on it!
I am ashamed to say that I haven't, and I bought the first in the series
BEFORE I ever bought Beekeeper's Apprentice. Just haven't sat down to
read it!
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jan Wertz about "Sherlock Holmes".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting JAN WERTZ to SUZZE TIERNAN <=-
-> To be truthful, I have not read any Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, although
-> my son has read them all, does that count? I have read Laurie King's
-> Mary Russell series though.
JW> You have yet to read The Actual Baker Streem Manuscripts?  I almost
JW> envy you... you still have them left to look forward to and enjoy!!

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assistant: Last winter I brought out my son's "Complete Works" but it was so heavy
I never got around to reading it. <G>
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Sayers".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Fred Runk to Suzze Tiernan <=-
ST> Thrones and Dominations is a new Dorothy L. Sayers! Has Wimsey and
ST> Harriet Vane. Seems hey found a manuscript.
FR> Really?  A lost "Wimsey" work?  I will be looking forward to that.

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assistant: I think I made a mistake in the name, I believe it is "Thrones,
Dominations". I believe it has a January release date.
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Steven Horn about "Anne Perry".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Steven Horn to Suzze Tiernan <=-
ST> Close, Advanced Reading Copy, used to do reviews and for booksellers
ST> to
ST> read so they can recommend it to customers.
SH> Why "advanced..."  Surely the text won't change before general
SH> release.

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assistant: Actually they always say on them that the actual copy of the final
printing must be checked before any quotes are used in a review. So
things must change!
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Steven Horn, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Irv Koch about "Anne Perry".

They wrote:
IK> Advanced Reading Copy (or Reviewers ... depending if it's sent to a
IK> book seller or a reviewer).  They tend to be "galley proofs" bound
IK> with a special cover.

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assistant: 11 Nov 97 17:13, Irv Koch (1:362/629) wrote to Steven Horn:
Thanks for the explanation, Irv.  I haven't reviewed books regularly for over
20 years and can't remember if the non-fiction books I was dealing with at
the time were Reviewers' Copies or not.
Take care,
Steven Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca)
Moderator, CAN_SYSLAW
system: You are Irv Koch, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Steven Horn about "Review copies".

They wrote:
IK> with a special cover.
SH> Thanks for the explanation, Irv.  I haven't reviewed
SH> books regularly for over 20 years and can't remember if
SH> the non-fiction books I was dealing with at the time
SH> were Reviewers' Copies or not.

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assistant: Ah so.  You might also be interested to know that the "system" has changed a
good bit since then.  Reviewers used to get "real books" more often.
system: You are Steven Horn, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Suzze Tiernan about "Anne Perry".

They wrote:
ST> Actually they always say on them that the actual copy of the final
ST> printing must be checked before any quotes are used in a review. So
ST> things must change!

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assistant: 12 Nov 97 13:21, Suzze Tiernan (1:2410/278) wrote to Steven Horn:
Which makes one wonder how much of an advantage a reviewer has when he or she
gets one of these.  Perhaps a few days lead time but the content of the
review still has to be verified against the final text of the released work.
Take care,
Steven Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca)
Moderator, CAN_SYSLAW