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July 23
After Dark Allison gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
After Dark (Hardcover)
by Haruki Murakami
bookshelves: 2008
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Allison Allison said: "A quick read. A nice little fairy tale with a hint of Ringu. "
Get to Work: . . . A... Allison gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Get to Work: . . . And Get a Life, Before It's Too Late (Paperback)
by Linda R. Hirshman
bookshelves: 2008
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Allison Allison said: "This short manifesto made me re-evaluate how I think. One of the points from the "strategic plan to get to work" that the book laid out seemed meant for me -
"Never know when you are out of milk. Bargain relentlessly for a reproductiv...more
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July 16
The Uncommon Reader:... Allison gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
The Uncommon Reader: A Novella (Hardcover)
by Alan Bennett
bookshelves: 2008
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Allison Allison said: "This short novella about a love of reading had me laughing and feeling pleasantly smug. The humor in the story reminded me of Freddy and Fredericka. Not for everyone, but a short fun read. "
May 18
His Illegal Self Allison gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
His Illegal Self (Hardcover)
by Peter Carey
bookshelves: 2008
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Allison Allison said: "This book was very dirty. Not in the naughty sense, but in the dirt sense. I can't remember the last time I read something so visceral. The short chapters made this novel compelling. I am looking forward to reading other Carey's other works, which I ...more "
Unaccustomed Earth Allison gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
Unaccustomed Earth (Hardcover)
by Jhumpa Lahiri
bookshelves: 2008
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February 28
This Common Secret: ... Allison gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
This Common Secret: My Journey as an Abortion Doctor (Hardcover)
by Susan Wicklund
bookshelves: 2008
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Allison Allison said: "The content of this book was enthralling, I read it in three sittings. It showed that women do not have as much choice as one might believe. It made me want to write thank you notes to the abortion doctors in small town clinics. Sadly I am giving it ...more "
February 27
In Defense of Food: ... Allison gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Hardcover)
by Michael Pollan
bookshelves: 2008, food
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recommended for: Anyone who eats
February 07
The Lives They Left ... Allison marked as to-read:
The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic (Hardcover)
by Darby Penney
bookshelves: to-read
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January 19
Atlas Shrugged Allison gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Atlas Shrugged (Paperback)
by Ayn Rand
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The Human Stain Allison marked as to-read:
The Human Stain (Paperback)
by Philip Roth
bookshelves: to-read
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Groups_nophoto-25x33 Noella's Book Club — 15 members — last activity 03/03/2008 02:24PM
Well, this book club started out for Serials Solutions ladies only. As coworkers have left SerSol and other friends have been invited, I am moving our...more




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