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Always Chasing Rainbows

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Nathan

Today, I’m reviewing two Oz books, one new to me and another that I first read a quarter of a century ago. The Black Rainbow of Oz, by David M. Keyes – The second book in the New Oz Chronicles returns … Continue reading →

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Things We Did on Glass

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Nathan

I’ve been thinking of the uses of glass in the Oz books, particularly when applied in a magical way. The Mangaboos live in glass buildings that grew out of the ground and can grow back together again if they’ve been … Continue reading →

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