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Jacquelin Cangro

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http://jacquelincangro.wordpress.com

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jackiecangro

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Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction

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May 2011

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My first book, The Subway Chronicles: Scenes from Life in New York, was published in 2006 (Penguin/Plume). It’s a collection of essays about the crazy, sad, thoughtful things that can happen riding the New York City subway system. I recently finished my first novel which is tentatively titled We Happy Few. While I’m putting the finishing touches on it, I post random thoughts on my blog.

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I live in Brooklyn, NY, in a 5th floor walk-up. You might think this keeps me in shape. It doesn’t.

The best movie ending ever is Cinema Paradiso. Hands down.

I keep a stack of books near my bedside that I’d like to read, but couldn’t possibly finish in a lifetime. Right now I’m working on Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann. From time to time...more

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1. Little Free Stoop Library.A few weeks back I’d mentioned I found the wonderful book All Creatures Great an Small on someone’s stoop. I had another great find recently.The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler begins on Pearl Harbor Day 1941 and ends on the same day 60 years later. We follow the story of Michael and Pauline Anton, from the sparks the moment they meet at an impromptu parade through t...

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	The Subway Chronicles: Scenes from Life in New York 3.55 avg rating — 123 ratings — published 2006	My rating:
	The Subway Chronicles: More Scenes from Life in New York 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2012	My rating:

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The Amateur Marriage

by Anne Tyler

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The Fault in Our Stars

by John Green

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Jacquelin Cangro wrote a new blog post: Friday Five Friday Five 1. Little Free Stoop Library.A few weeks back I’d mentioned I found the wonderful book All Creatures Great an Small on someone’s stoop. I had anoth... read more »
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Jacquelin is currently reading: The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler	My rating:
May 10, 2012 10:15am
Jacquelin gave to: James Herriot's Yorkshire: A Guided Tour Through the Beloved Land of All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot read in May, 2012	My rating:
A charming and heartwarming read. Even if you're not an animal lover as I am, you'll find Herriot's words take you right to the countryside of Yorkshire filled with zany and memorable characters. This book is just as much a loving tribute to the anim...more
May 10, 2012 10:14am · see review
Jacquelin marked as to-read: Paris in Love: A Memoir by Eloisa James (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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Jacquelin marked as to-read: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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Jacquelin marked as to-read: Making Piece: a Memoir of Love, Loss and Pie by Beth M. Howard (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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Jacquelin marked as to-read: The Book of Lost Fragrances by M.J. Rose (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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