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	07/19 Ryland is currently reading: The Sound and the Fury (Paperback) by William Faulkner bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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	06/16 Ryland is currently reading: On Film-Making: An introduction to the craft of the director (Hardcover) by Alexander Mackendrick, Martin Scorsese bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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July 19
	Ryland marked as to-read: The Enchantress of Florence (Hardcover) by Salman Rushdie bookshelves: to-read	my rating:
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	Ryland marked as to-read: The Picture of Dorian Gray (Paperback) by Oscar Wilde bookshelves: to-read	my rating:
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	Ryland is currently reading: The Sound and the Fury (Paperback) by William Faulkner bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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	Ryland gave to: The Importance of Being Earnest (Paperback) by Oscar Wilde	my rating:
	Ryland said: "I wanted to read something by Oscar Wilde but his one novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was $9 at the used book store and this ...more " add a comment
June 25
	Ryland gave to: Breakfast of Champions (Paperback) by Kurt Vonnegut	my rating:
	read in June, 2008 Ryland said: "Vonnegut is the kind of fun read that lead people like the Williams Street guys to make shows like Space Ghost. I love wacky brilliance. " add a comment
June 16
	Ryland is currently reading: On Film-Making: An introduction to the craft of the director (Hardcover) by Alexander Mackendrick, Martin Scorsese bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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	Ryland gave to: The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (Paperback) by Christopher Vogler	my rating:
	read in June, 2008 Ryland said: "While I did find some interesting points in this book - I learned very little new as it is basically a direct interpretation of Joseph Campbell's Hero With A Thousand Faces. Vogel does a great job of explaining the journey as it applies to writing -...more " add a comment
	Ryland gave to: The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Hardcover) by Barack Obama	my rating:
	read in June, 2008 Ryland said: "A very thorough explanation of Obama's positions on a number of policy issues. His progressive yet pragmatic approach to politics has me really excited about his candidacy. This book is not as entertaining as his previous, but it is certainly inter...more " add a comment
	Ryland gave to: Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance (Paperback) by Barack Obama	my rating:
	read in June, 2008 Ryland said: "Obama's first book is his fascinating autobiographical tale of his life and family and I heartily recommend to anyone interested in learning more about the man. His is truly an incredible story. " add a comment
	Ryland gave to: The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Mythos Books) by Joseph Campbell	my rating:
	read in May, 2008 Ryland said: "Great look at the 'monomyth' of the heroes journey which can be found in most stories. This is particularly relevant to adventure stories and working with character arcs. Understanding these precepts can only help those interested in becoming bette...more " add a comment

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