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My book group met Wednesday night, and we were supposed to have read a favorite book and shared why we liked it. I would have had a difficult time picking just one; there are so many I love. I mentioned the following books:

( a few of my favorites... )

And Deb had a special treat to share with us. Her husband's brother had been an aspiring writer in the 50's and actually published a few anthologies. The one she brought in had been illustrated by Bjo Trimble (if that name isn't familiar to you, she was the woman who organized the letter writing campaign that kept Star Trek from being cancelled the first time in the 60's). The real item, however, was the letter stashed within its pages. He had written to a now very famous author, and actually received a reply. Deb let me copy down the text.

( the letter... )

(no subject)

My book group met Wednesday night, and we were supposed to have read a favorite book and shared why we liked it. I would have had a difficult time picking just one; there are so many I love. I mentioned the following books:

( a few of my favorites... )

And Deb had a special treat to share with us. Her husband's brother had been an aspiring writer in the 50's and actually published a few anthologies. The one she brought in had been illustrated by Bjo Trimble (if that name isn't familiar to you, she was the woman who organized the letter writing campaign that kept Star Trek from being cancelled the first time in the 60's). The real item, however, was the letter stashed within its pages. He had written to a now very famous author, and actually received a reply. Deb let me copy down the text.

( the letter... )