false 68 949 532 true 5623240 read 13 true 216543 currently-reading 404 true 216542 to-read 211 false 1655001 childrens-books 97 false 351735 fantasy 48 false 2417706 young-readers 39 false 5113595 own 38 false 7117352 educational 32 false 351730 classic-literature 31 false 365368 philosophical 30 false 7187031 halloween 27 false 8476344 favorites 24 false 2885477 fiction 19 false 2648144 summer-recommendations 18 false 2648092 bedtime-chapter-books 15 false 355906 gospel-related 15 false 7180375 non-fiction 15 false 5113576 want-to-own 13 false 380502 poetry 12 false 3577627 to-read-soon 9 false 7296097 scary 9 false 2718715 mystery 8 false 2176918 young-adult 6 false 7805897 historical 5 false 8583627 health 5 false 2417721 picture-book 5 false 7165497 morbid-humor 4 false 7218667 science-fiction 3 false 7808012 thanksgiving 3 false 218348 guilty-pleasure 2 false 8084554 thriller 1 false 7806290 political 1 false 8477130 christmas 0 false 2675747 scripture http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/31904734 to: Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival (Paperback) by Velma Wallis
bookshelves: want-to-own
This is a wonderful story. I love the author's foreword and the editor's afterword. It brings even more meaning and significance to this legend. Of course the morals of the story add much of the charm. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/80321903 Forever Odd (Odd Thomas Novel, Book 2) by Dean Koontz
bookshelves: to-read
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76502291 to: Odd Thomas (Odd Thomas, #1) by Dean Koontz
bookshelves: fiction, mystery, scary
I think this must have been the founding idea behind that ghost show with Patricia Arquette (Medium) except this book is much more creative and interesting.

This book probably really deserves four stars, but it was way too sad for my taste so I can only give it a three. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78975024 to: Water Dog: Revolutionary Rapid Training Method (Hardcover) by Richard Wolters
bookshelves: non-fiction
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76504408 to: Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving (Paperback) by Laurie Halse Anderson
bookshelves: childrens-books, historical, non-fiction
This book just really rubbed me the wrong way. It was poorly written and I'm glad I read it first before reading it to my girls, which will now be never. This book really painted our country in a negative light, and had the strongest femi-nazi stench I've had the misfortune of smelling in a long while. It was so angry, self-righteous and uninformed. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78974625 Teach Yourself Visually: Dog Training (Paperback) by Sarah Hodgson
bookshelves: currently-reading, non-fiction
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78974582 The People of Sparks (The Ember Series, #2) by Jeanne DuPrau
bookshelves: fantasy, to-read, young-readers
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78974332 A New Owner's Guide to Training the Perfect Puppy (JG Dog) by Andrew De Prisco
bookshelves: currently-reading, non-fiction
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78162671 to: How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond (Hardcover) by Cesar Millan
bookshelves: non-fiction
I LOVE Cesar Millan. He is such a great humanitarian and helps dogs and humans alike. I love that he doesn't hold the welfare of dogs (or any animal) above any human being, but teaches that pets are in our care and we are responsible to help them be fulfilled as the creatures they are. He has a kind heart and is able to help many people heal through their dogs. I believe this is why having pets whenever possible can be such a strong and positive reinforcement in the development of children. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78973948 Guide to Home Pet Grooming (Paperback) by Chris C. Pinney
bookshelves: currently-reading, non-fiction
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