recent reviews

Recent reviews of all books.

The Perks of Being a... 11/08 Sammy gave 4 of 5 stars to:
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Paperback)
by Stephen Chbosky
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Sammy Krupski Sammy said: "Different, but was good. "
The Glass Castle: A... 11/08 Theresa Leone is currently reading:
The Glass Castle: A Memoir (Paperback)
by Jeannette Walls
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Theresa Leone Davidson Theresa Leone said: "Only read the first 40 pages so far but already I don't like it. What is the value in reading about the hellish existence of children being raised by white trash? Still, it comes highly recommended so I'm going to continue and hope it is worth the ti...more "
Body Double 11/08 Karla gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Body Double (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #4)
by Tess Gerritsen (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Karla Karla said: "This book was fantastic! I had no idea who the "bab" guy/gal was till I read the final few pages!! Its so nice to be surprised! "
The Brief Wondrous L... 11/08 Emily gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Paperback)
by Junot Díaz
my rating:
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read in October, 2009

Emily Emily said: "loved this book. I learned a great deal about the Dominican Republic and for once in my life enjoyed reading the footnotes. Great use of humor. Very bitter sweet read. "
Scavenger Reef 11/08 Barbara added:
Scavenger Reef (Mass Market Paperback)
by Laurence Shames
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Barbara Kennedy Barbara said: "Loved the characters and locale of this comic suspense novel. Since I spent a little time in the Florida Keys, the locations he mentions are a bit familiar which made it a really fun read for me. "
My Sister's Keeper 11/08 Marisd gave 5 of 5 stars to:
My Sister's Keeper (Paperback)
by Jodi Picoult
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read in November, 2009

Marisd Marisd said: "I love Jodi Picoult's writing style. I think she tries hard to make you look at all sides of a presenting issue by writing from all of her character's perspectives. The story of this book is so compelling on many levels. It makes you really think ...more "
The Botany of Desire... 11/08 Deborah gave 4 of 5 stars to:
The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World (Paperback)
by Michael Pollan
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Deborah Deborah said: "Getting inside the 'soul' of a plant.

"A don't-wanna-put-it-down unspooling of the socio-political, economic and historical forces that led to the cultivation of four crops" - Chicago Tribune
"
The Science of Perso... 11/08 Ann gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Science of Personal Achievement (Audio CD)
by Napoleon Hill
my rating:
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Ann Hawkins Ann said: "The principles of success are never outdated. This book is just as important now as it was when it was written. We detail the Success Principles in the Inspired Blog http://www.annhawkins.com "
The Art of Racing in... 11/08 Emily gave 4 of 5 stars to:
The Art of Racing in the Rain (Hardcover)
by Garth Stein (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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read in October, 2009

Emily Emily said: "I learned that dogs are smarter than people. "
She's Come Undone 11/08 Marisd gave 3 of 5 stars to:
She's Come Undone (Mass Market Paperback)
by Wally Lamb
my rating:
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read in January, 2004

Marisd Marisd said: "Heavy, heavy read. Felt really depressed and somewhat discouraged after reading this book. The characters are really well developed and you really get tied to the main character's story and struggles in life. It's hard not to identify with many of...more "
Borkmann's Point 11/08 Barbara gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Borkmann's Point (Inspector Van Veeteren #2)
by Håkan Nesser
my rating:
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read in October, 2009

Barbara Kennedy Barbara said: "Chief Inspector Van Veeteren of the Dutch police is an amiably dour investigator - nice read, little slow, but a great plot. "
The Man in the Woode... 11/08 Margaret marked as to-read:
The Man in the Wooden Hat (Paperback)
by Jane Gardam
my rating:
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Margaret Margaret said: "learned about this in the same NPR interview with the author of Old Filth. "
The E-Myth Revisited... 11/08 Ann added:
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It (Paperback)
by Michael E. Gerber
my rating:
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Ann Hawkins Ann said: "This is the basis of most of the work we do in our MasterMind Groups to help business owners to create sustainable businesses http:www.theinspiredgroup.com "
Nobody Move: A  Nove... 11/08 Mark gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Nobody Move: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Denis Johnson
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Mark Mark said: "(+) promising, funny, short, great dialog, interesting characters
(-) ending was somewhat unfulfilling and did not fit with the rest of the book.
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Old Filth 11/08 Margaret marked as to-read:
Old Filth (Paperback)
by Jane Gardam
my rating:
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Margaret Margaret said: "learned about this on NPR. "
The Lost Symbol 11/08 Erin is currently reading:
The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3)
by Dan Brown
my rating:
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Erin Erin said: "I can't believe I'm actually reading this.

So far it is just as craptacular as I expected.
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Act Like a Lady, Thi... 11/08 Scsinkaty gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment (Hardcover)
by Steve Harvey
my rating:
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Scsinkaty Scsinkaty said: "Very funny - and so true! "
Persuasion 11/08 Krystal gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Persuasion (EasyRead Large Edition)
by Jane Austen
my rating:
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Krystal Krystal said: "I really like Jane Austen. All of her books are almost too similar, and this was no exception. (A set of sisters, misunderstandings about who marries who, multiple suitors, a "good" suitor that's turns out to be a bad egg, etc.) But I st...more "
The Believers 11/08 Heather gave 2 of 5 stars to:
The Believers (Hardcover)
by Zoë Heller
my rating:
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Heather Heather said: "I thought the characters and the storyline was cruel and tiresome. I know the author is supposed to be well-known for invoking this kind of worldview and then...(attempting to) tacking on a happy ending. I didn't like it and every character was dep...more "
Democracy in America 11/08 Heather gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Democracy in America (Penguin Classics)
by Alexis de Tocqueville
my rating:
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Heather Heather said: "Didn't like it as much at the time I read it, but I keep coming back to it as something that really captures American political/social culture. "
The Man of My Dreams... 11/08 Jen gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Man of My Dreams: A Novel (Paperback)
by Curtis Sittenfeld
my rating:
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Jen Jen said: "A story I think many woman could tell, if they had the courage to be so honest with themselves. "
Magic & Malice 11/08 Xin gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Magic & Malice (Mairelon the Magician / The Magician's Ward)
by Patricia C. Wrede
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Xin Xin said: "Stands up to rereading. Remember the Statute of Secrecy in Harry Potter? What if the law had never been (fictionally) enacted? Imagine a regency England in which wizards are indeed nature's aristocracy. Kim, disguised as a boy to avoid the usual ...more "
The Everafter 11/08 Linda gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Everafter (Hardcover)
by Amy Huntley (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Linda Linda said: "We are taken along with Madison as she tries to find herself using items she lost during her life. Madison also tries to discover how she died by going back to various events and times in her life. This book works on oh so many levels and the author ...more "
I'm Too Fond of My F... 11/08 Gavin gave 4 of 5 stars to:
I'm Too Fond of My Fur! (Geronimo Stilton #4)
by Geronimo Stilton
my rating:
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Gavin Gavin said: "I like the time when gerinimo gets hurt. "
The Garden of Invent... 11/08 Donal gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Garden of Invention: Luther Burbank and the Business of Breeding Plants (Hardcover)
by Jane S. Smith
my rating:
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read in August, 2009

Donal Keady Donal said: "To anyone who's ever tried to grow anything, or who loves the land, this book is fascinating trip back to a time before the internet and all the other resources of information we rely so heavily on. By sheer genius, and a little luck along the way, ...more "
Peace Like a River 11/08 Jen gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Peace Like a River (Paperback)
by Leif Enger
my rating:
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Jen Jen said: "The best novel I have read in some time. "
The Cay 11/08 Emily gave 2 of 5 stars to:
The Cay (Mass Market Paperback)
by Theodore Taylor
my rating:
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read in May, 2009

Emily Emily said: "It was ok. I'm not a big fan of survival books though they bore me to death. "
The Middle Place 11/08 Angela added:
The Middle Place (Hardcover)
by Kelly Corrigan (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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Angela Angela said: "Too close to home "
The Omnivore's Dilem... 11/08 Heather gave 3 of 5 stars to:
The Omnivore's Dilemma (Hardcover)
by Michael Pollan
my rating:
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Heather Heather said: "I felt it was even handed (many may disagree with me) and certainly thought provoking. If I had only heard the guy on NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" I would have probably dismissed the book. I'm glad I didn't. And the mobile chicken hou...more "
How's Your Drink?: C... 11/08 Ben gave 5 of 5 stars to:
How's Your Drink?: Cocktails, Culture, and the Art of Drinking Well (Hardcover)
by Eric Felten
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Ben Ben said: "A wonderful little ode to the cocktail. Playfully written, with selected drink histories and recipes throughout. Felten writes about cocktails not as a detached chronicler but as an enthusiast for a well made drink and the joy of social libation. "
Logicomix: An Epic S... 11/08 Amanda gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth (Paperback)
by Apostolos Doxiadis
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Amanda Amanda said: "I kind of loved it, but maybe I was just in a mood to like it. Didn't make me love Russel. Did get me thinking about the lineage of our ideas of logic and mathematics and about narrative devices. "
Far North 11/08 Laura added:
Far North (Hardcover)
by Marcel Theroux
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Laura Laura said: "A classic born, shining into the future, waiting to be discovered like a meal in the harsh cruel ruins of humanity. This book should be added to the annuls of literary history, savored, read, re-read, and discussed. This questions everything that m...more "
Leave It to Me 11/08 Vince added:
Leave It to Me (Hardcover)
by Bharati Mukherjee
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Vince Vince said: "Will see how this goes-so far, I am left with the question of what to do with a book when the narrator has very little (actually, nothing)to like about her... "
Harry Potter and the... 11/08 Gavin gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
by J.K. Rowling
my rating:
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Gavin Gavin said: "I just like harry potter. "
Skin Hunger 11/08 Linda gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Skin Hunger (A Resurrection of Magic, Book 1)
by Kathleen Duey
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Linda Linda said: "It took me a little while to follow the plot but the story and characters were compelling enough to keep me involved. It soon became a world I did not want to leave and now find time for book two! "
The Blind Watchmaker 11/08 Derek gave 4 of 5 stars to:
The Blind Watchmaker (Paperback)
by Richard Dawkins (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Derek Stiles Derek said: "This book definitely elaborated on the basics of evolution I already understood. I find myself newly appreciating the complexity of life that developed over the millenia. Some of the writing is a little obnoxious, but the concepts are good. I would l...more "
The Reckoning: The M... 11/08 David gave 4 of 5 stars to:
The Reckoning: The Murder of Christopher Marlowe (Paperback)
by Charles Nicholl
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read in October, 2009

David David said: "Really good literary investigation into the death of Marlowe and the convoluted spy world of Elizabethan England. "
Extras 11/08 Emily gave 1 of 5 stars to:
Extras (Uglies, #4)
by Scott Westerfeld
my rating:
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read in February, 2009

Emily Emily said: "tHIS BOOK IS STUPID POINTLESS, AND MAKES TALLY LOOK LIKE THE BAD GUY!!!! Don't read it, it makes the rest of the series look stupid! "
The One-Page Project... 11/08 Amanda gave 3 of 5 stars to:
The One-Page Project Manager: Communicate and Manage Any Project With a Single Sheet of Paper (Paperback)
by Clark A. Campbell
my rating:
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read in October, 2009

Amanda Amanda said: "This book is a detailed explanation of the spreadsheet the author developed. Worth picking up if you feel the spreadsheet could be useful to you, and a quick read, but nothing particularly earth shattering. "
The Letter, the Witc... 11/08 Melissa gave 4 of 5 stars to:
The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring (Lewis Barnavelt)
by John Bellairs
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Melissa Page Melissa said: "I found this at a used book store and loved it - 1970's Harry Potter for young readers. "
Martin Dressler: The... 11/08 Vince gave 1 of 5 stars to:
Martin Dressler: The Tale of an American Dreamer (Paperback)
by Steven Millhauser
my rating:
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Vince Vince said: "Okay, I give up on Millhauser-all the books sound interesting, and then...nothing happens. For page after page after page. It's like reading E.L. Doctorow, if he wrote only under the influence of heavy sedatives. Couldn't even keep going on this o...more "
Your Inner Fish: A J... 11/08 Heather gave 2 of 5 stars to:
Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body (Hardcover)
by Neil Shubin (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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Heather Heather said: "I enjoyed this book which is a lot like all of Gould's books. I read it on Kindle so I probably missed out on some of the graphs and such. But who doesn't love this stuff? It also wasn't stuffy. "
The Tales of Beedle... 11/08 Ki gave 3 of 5 stars to:
The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Hardcover)
by J.K. Rowling
my rating:
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Ki Ki said: "I complain that it was too short! I enjoyed this book very much. I've always had an apatite for fairy-tales, and Rowlings did a good job in her composition of these five. Dumbledore's notes were fairly interesting. A good little book. "
The Graveyard Book 11/08 Emily gave 4 of 5 stars to:
The Graveyard Book (Hardcover)
by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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read in October, 2009

Emily Emily said: "A fun read, especially along with Halloween. "
A Code of Jewish Eth... 11/08 Heather gave 3 of 5 stars to:
A Code of Jewish Ethics, Volume 2: Love Your Neighbor as Yourself (Hardcover)
by Joseph Telushkin
my rating:
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Heather Heather said: "Again, like the first however this had way too much repetition from areas already covered in his first book. "
Inkheart 11/08 Tammy added:
Inkheart (Inkheart, #1)
by Cornelia Funke
my rating:
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Tammy Tammy said: "Loved it! "
Naughty Neighbor 11/08 Emily gave 3 of 5 stars to:
Naughty Neighbor (Mass Market Paperback)
by Janet Evanovich
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Emily Emily said: "This book was entertaining, but not as good as her other books. "
A Code of Jewish Eth... 11/08 Heather gave 3 of 5 stars to:
A Code of Jewish Ethics: Volume 1: You Shall Be Holy (Hardcover)
by Joseph Telushkin
my rating:
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Heather Heather said: "Clear and concise discussion of jewish ethics that are already discussed in many other places. A good "starter" book "
How to Become a Rain... 11/08 Amanda gave 3 of 5 stars to:
How to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules for Getting and Keeping Customers and Clients (Hardcover)
by Jeffrey J. Fox (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Amanda Amanda said: "This book offers a good basic overview of sales tactics, but it doesn't really give you anything new. Worth reading if you are just starting to understand sales, business, and etiquette but other wise not worth spending any money on. It is a quick re...more "
Half the Sky: Turnin... 11/08 Sarah is currently reading:
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide (Hardcover)
by Nicholas D. Kristof
my rating:
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Sarah Sarah said: "Wow. Truly an amazing book. I'm planning on buying this for Christmas presents for several of the woman in my life. Haven't been able to put it down. "
Shadowlight: A Novel... 11/08 Melindeeloo is currently reading:
Shadowlight: A Novel of the Kyndred (Paperback)
by Lynn Viehl
my rating:
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Melindeeloo Melindeeloo said: "*spoiler********
I started this and the first chapter introduces Min and she seems very promising. But then she gets murdered and I was so thoroughly bummed, that I put the book down. But Shadowlight was highly recommended to me by a friend, so...more
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Marked 11/08 Kellie gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Marked (House of Night, #1)
by P.C. Cast
my rating:
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Kellie Kellie said: "Easy to read, and keep you interested throughout. "
Her Fearful Symmetry 11/08 Lisa gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Her Fearful Symmetry (Hardcover)
by Audrey Niffenegger (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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Lisa Jameson Lisa said: "Really 3.5 Stars
I loved "The Time Traveler's Wife", so I was excited to read this new book by Ms. Niffenegger. It was a very interesting story involving 2 sets of twins...the Mother and her sister who were estranged up until one siste...more
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Journey of a Strong-... 11/08 Dara gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Journey of a Strong-Willed Child (Hardcover)
by Kendra Smiley
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read in October, 2009

Dara Young Dara said: "One of the best parenting books I've read. The different perspectives (of Mom, Dad and child) really make it practical and helpful. I felt incredibly encouraged as a parent after reading just one chapter. "
The Help 11/08 Candace gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Help (Hardcover)
by Kathryn Stockett (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Candace Candace said: "Wonderful voice and use of language, written from Southern 50's black maid's perspectives. "
What a Carve Up! 11/08 Becky gave 5 of 5 stars to:
What a Carve Up! (Essential.penguin)
by Jonathan Coe
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Becky Becky said: "This book is absolutely wonderful. I'd read it before a few years ago, and was itching to get my hands on it again. I'm not sure exactly why it's so great - fantastic characterisation, a hugely twisting and turning plot, hilariously funny, consiste...more "
A Thousand Splendid... 11/08 Susan added:
A Thousand Splendid Suns (Paperback)
by Khaled Hosseini
my rating:
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Susan Susan said: "amazing! "
Devil's Kiss 11/08 Josie is currently reading:
Devil's Kiss (Paperback)
by Sarwat Chadda
my rating:
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Josie Josie said: "Knights Templar with 15-year-old heroine. "
BoneMan's Daughters 11/08 Bryan gave 3 of 5 stars to:
BoneMan's Daughters (Hardcover)
by Ted Dekker
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Bryan Bryan said: "Good story - didn't care for the writing style, but I guess it's expected from this kind of popular fiction. "
The Silent Man 11/08 Barbara is currently reading:
The Silent Man (John Wells, #3)
by Alex Berenson
my rating:
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Barbara Barbara said: "Started 11-8-09. "
Toward 2012: Perspec... 11/08 Deanna gave 2 of 5 stars to:
Toward 2012: Perspectives on the Next Age (Paperback)
by Daniel Pinchbeck
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read in November, 2009

Deanna Deanna said: "This book's was a little too far out there for me. I liked the book, but I do not share the same beliefs as some of the authors. It was nice to get other perspectives on the issue. "
December 11/08 Eva gave 3 of 5 stars to:
December (Hardcover)
by Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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Eva Eva said: "Imagine all the stages of puzzlement, anger, frustration, and terror you'd go through if your 11-year-old daughter gradually stopped talking. Now imagine it's 9 months later - not only has she not said a word to anyone, but she has become more and m...more "
A Concise History of... 11/08 Michael gave 4 of 5 stars to:
A Concise History of the American Republic 1 (paper)
by Samuel Eliot Morison
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Michael Michael said: "Great overview of American History. "
The Cutting 11/08 William added:
The Cutting (Hardcover)
by James Hayman (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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recommended for: mystery readers
read in November, 2009

William Bentrim William said: "The Cutting by James Hayman


A celebrated NYC homicide detective moves to Portland, Maine to leave his past behind. A series of horrific homicides forces him to accept that there is bad everywhere. Mike McCabe works through his person...more
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Cold Mountain 11/08 Vickie gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Cold Mountain (Paperback)
by Charles Frazier
my rating:
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read in January, 2009

Vickie Vickie said: "Another historical fiction. Loved this book! Waiting for a friend to finish it so we can see the movie together. "
John Lennon: All I W... 11/08 Erin gave 5 of 5 stars to:
John Lennon: All I Want is the Truth (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards))
by Elizabeth Partridge
my rating:
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recommended to Erin by: my mom
read in November, 2009

Erin Erin said: "amazing very well written and interesting! loved this book sooo much! "
The Age of Innocence 11/08 Shyla gave 3 of 5 stars to:
The Age of Innocence (Paperback)
by Edith Wharton
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Shyla Shyla said: "I started out very interested in this book - both in the characters and the story line. Also, I didn't think the author was a bad writer - you can tell she is intelligent. But somehow it took me weeks to get through the book because it could never ...more "
Stones for Ibarra 11/08 Susan gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Stones for Ibarra (Contemporary American Fiction)
by Harriet Doerr
my rating:
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Susan Susan said: "loved the book. Third reading "
The Da Vinci Code 11/08 Kellie gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon, #2)
by Dan Brown
my rating:
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Kellie Kellie said: "I read an illustrated version of the book, so as things or places were described there was a picture to show you what it was talking about, which was actually pretty cool. This book was awesome, it gives a lot of detail about places, things, and peo...more "
Stargazer 11/08 Alicia gave 3 of 5 stars to:
Stargazer (Evernight, #2)
by Claudia Gray
my rating:
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Alicia Alicia said: "The sequel to the Evernight series was a bit of a snooze starting off, but I knew I had to stick with it. It did redeem itself when the action realizing why Evernight was letting in human students to the all-vampire academy, although the romance betw...more "
The Boy in the Strip... 11/08 Kaarin gave 3 of 5 stars to:
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Hardcover)
by John Boyne
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Kaarin Kaarin said: "Audiobook... An interesting perspective. Rather too self-aware in the storytelling. I never quite forgot about the author's presence, even though it was told from the protagonist's POV. I heard a lot of Captial Letters in the reader's presentation, w...more "
The Girl with the Dr... 11/08 Laura gave 4 of 5 stars to:
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)
by Stieg Larsson
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Laura Laura said:
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Eight Great American... 11/08 Justin is currently reading:
Eight Great American Short Novels (Paperback)
by Philip Rahv
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Justin Justin said: "melville-bartleby-already read it; liked it
henry james-an international episode-yuck, i couldn't even finish it
stephen crane-the blue hotel-humdrum
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الحب على ال... 11/08 Salaam Adnan added:
الحب على الطريقة العربية
by ريم بسيوني
my rating:
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Salaam Adnan Ingilah Salaam Adnan said: "أتمنى أن أقرأ قريبا هذا الكتاب الرواية على ما أعتقد , وأجده سريعا في مكتبات الرياض ,


لقد ناقشت موضوع الحب على الطريقة العربية ,,,, ...more
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Angels & Demons 11/08 Kellie gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, #1)
by Dan Brown
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Kellie Kellie said: "Amazing! Dan Brown is such a good author. "
Cabal 11/08 Vickie added:
Cabal (Paperback)
by Clive Barker
my rating:
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read in January, 2007

Vickie Vickie said: "Waste of time...did not understand this book. "
Death With Interrupt... 11/08 Robyn gave 3 of 5 stars to:
Death With Interruptions (Hardcover)
by José Saramago
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Robyn Rost Robyn said:
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Ghost Writer 11/08 Clayton gave 3 of 5 stars to:
Ghost Writer (Unknown Binding)
by William Meikle (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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The Cheese 11/08 Megan gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Cheese (Hardcover)
by Margie Palatini (Goodreads author)
my rating:
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recommended to Megan by: mparkswebster@mail.millikin.edu
read in November, 2009

Megan Megan said: "Grades 1-3
The Cheese was an absolute hoot! Palatini plays off the nursery rhyme The Farmer and the Dell while using the estranged relationship of a cat and rat to tell the story. She uses strong words like 'ridiculous', 'scurrying', and 'snea...more
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Three Cups of Tea: O... 11/08 Spring added:
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time (Paperback)
by Greg Mortenson
my rating:
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read in October, 2009

Spring Spring said: "Inspiration is infectious for the very reason that its purity resonates deeply within our core. It calls us to add our force to a gathering effort that mystically arranges the situations and resources to achieve the undoable. There is no place for eg...more "
Harry Potter and the... 11/08 Kellie gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
by J.K. Rowling
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Kellie Kellie said: "Have to say this was the best book of all seven. "
The Likeness 11/08 Barbara gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Likeness
by Tana French
my rating:
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recommended for: john tredeaux
read in February, 2009

Barbara Kennedy Barbara said: "Great suspense.The Likeness has everything: memorable characters, crisp dialogue, shrewd psychological insight, mounting tension. Her first book, In the Woods, was an Edgar Award finalist but I haven't read that yet.
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The Lion, the Witch... 11/08 Vickie gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #2)
by C.S. Lewis
my rating:
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Vickie Vickie said: "A childhood favorite that I have read over and over again into adulthood. "
Mistress of the Art... 11/08 Marilyn gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Mistress of the Art of Death (Mistress of the Art of Death, #1)
by Ariana Franklin
my rating:
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read in March, 2009

Marilyn Marilyn said: "Great historical novel with insight into middle ages pathology "
The Witches 11/08 B. is currently reading:
The Witches (Paperback)
by Roald Dahl
my rating:
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B. B. said: "Working my way through Roald Dahl with Sydney. "
Snow White And Rose... 11/08 Cassidy gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Snow White And Rose Red (Fairy Tales)
by Patricia C. Wrede
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Cassidy Cassidy said: "I had never heard of this fairy tale before until this book. It takes place in Elizabethan times so they way they talk is a little bit annoying at first, but is a great book! "
Tender Morsels 11/08 Talitha gave 3 of 5 stars to:
Tender Morsels (Hardcover)
by Margo Lanagan
my rating:
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read in November, 2009

Talitha Bee Talitha said:
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Harry Potter and the... 11/08 Kellie gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
by J.K. Rowling
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Kellie Kellie said: "Once I started I couldn't put it down! "
The Purpose Driven L... 11/08 Anna gave 3 of 5 stars to:
The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here for? (Paperback)
by Rick Warren
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read in June, 2002

Anna Anna said: "Reading this book give me peace about my place in life in stead of always being in a hurry for the next step.....this book thaught me that is is also important to live in the moment. "
The Head Game: Baseb... 11/08 Zach gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Head Game: Baseball Seen from the Pitcher's Mound (Paperback)
by Roger Kahn
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Zach Zach said: "This is my favorite book of all time.

I am a nostalgic person who loves baseball. The Head Game combines both of these when describing the art of pitching throughout the history of baseball.

More importantly, after reading this ...more
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Dead to the World 11/08 Katie gave 5 of 5 stars to:
Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse, #4)
by Charlaine Harris
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Katie Katie said: "Definitely my favorite book of the series. But # 7, All Together Dead, is a close second, or maybe the last one, Dead and Gone. Anywho, I can't wait to see what Alan Ball and HBO do with this one. "
A Chair for My Mothe... 11/08 Becca gave 4 of 5 stars to:
A Chair for My Mother (25th Anniversary Edition) (Reading Rainbow Book)
by Vera B. Williams
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Becca Becca said: "I loved this story of working and saving for something special, and how much that thing is appreciated because of the efforts made to obtain it. "
Cane River 11/08 Vickie gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Cane River (Paperback)
by Lalita Tademy
my rating:
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read in January, 2004

Vickie Vickie said: "Historical fiction...loved it. "
Does Anything Eat Wa... 11/08 Connor gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Does Anything Eat Wasps?: And 101 Other Unsettling, Witty Answers to Questions You Never Thought You Wanted to Ask (Paperback)
by New Scientist
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Connor Davidson Connor said: "A great fast paced read. The stuff you read in this book is so abstract it is funny. "
In the Space of the... 11/08 K gave 4 of 5 stars to:
In the Space of the Sky (Hardcover)
by Richard Lewis
my rating:
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