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Motion Pictures From the Fabulous 1970’s

February 20, 2026
Nathan
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Motion Pictures From the Fabulous 1970’s

Yay for greasy Atari 2600 cartridges, I guess?

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day XX

February 20, 2026
Nathan
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For some of these, if you saw the updated covers first, you wouldn’t believe they could be an improvement on anything.

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Motion Pictures From the Fabulous 1940’s

February 19, 2026
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Motion Pictures From the Fabulous 1940’s

“I just couldn’t figure out anywhere else to place the text, so the title is the least readable text on the cover.”

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Because of Susan (From the Cases of Dr. Alice Norman, Psychologist Book 4)

February 19, 2026
Nathan
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Because of Susan (From the Cases of Dr. Alice Norman, Psychologist Book 4)

NOOO! Breeding is forbidden!!!

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day XIX

February 19, 2026
Nathan
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Several of these are not just upgraded, but upgraded to professional standards. Others, however…

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The Shakespeare Thief: An Elliott Todd Mystery (The Elliot Todd Mysteries Book 1)

February 18, 2026
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The Shakespeare Thief: An Elliott Todd Mystery (The Elliot Todd Mysteries Book 1)

Photobombing helmet!

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Of Demons and Deception

February 18, 2026
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Of Demons and Deception

ohgoodlord

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day XVIII

February 18, 2026
Nathan
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[insert pithy comment here that no one will read anyway]

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