July 16th, 2012

Donald Sobol: 1924 - 2012

Donald J. Sobol, author of the “Encyclopedia Brown” series passed away. He was 87.

Thank you for the wonderful books and memories, Donald.

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    NOOOOOOOOOOO
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    Sad sad day. Encyclopedia Brown was one of my first literary crushes. 7 year old me was in luuuuuv with him. 27 year old...
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    my childhood died today. RIP Donald Sobol.
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    No!
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    :(
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    These books were a HUGE part of my childhood, and shaped me as an adult in a lot of different ways.In fact my first...
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    I was an avid reader of this series when I was a kid.
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    religiously as a child…...I could never figure them out. Thanks for making me want to be...
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    The literary world will never forget you, Mr. Sobol.
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