false 8 27 14 true 5852049 read 4 true 2947608 currently-reading 9 true 2947607 to-read http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73226585 to: Dragon House (Paperback) by John Shors
Well written, descriptive and sad.
I'm glad I read it, but it's not good enough to recommend to friends or family .... I've read much better books than this one. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/58295949 to: House of Sand and Fog (Paperback) by Andre Dubus III
Beautifully written, poignant, deep, haunting, descriptive, moving, insightful. Thx to the writer's style and command of language, you can't help but feel sympathetic toward all of the book's characters. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53342965 Nature in the City: Seattle : Walks, Hikes, Wildlife, Natural Wonders (Nature in the City) by Kathryn True
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]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/48807938 Rebecca (Paperback) by Daphne du Maurier
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Gothic lit. Gotta love it. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/48807408 Life Is So Good (Paperback) by George Dawson
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR! oh hai! Ugh?! I picked this up at a very cool used bookstore in Pike Place Market. Regardless of the fact that I know nothing about Christian Science Monitor, normally I would shy away. I read a few paragraphs and discovered it's incredibly well-written (i think), has a pleasing bright yellow cover, and the subject matter sounded optimistic and upbeat - a welcome change. And it's a penguin book - all good characteristics. Rest assured dear reader, I'll let you know how it goes. :) ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/37949901 to: Gone With The Wind (Paperback) by Margaret Mitchell
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The descriptive words/visions/smells/sensory smorgasbord that Margaret Mitchell creates with her vocabulary, well, WOW. Writing is really hard - and for her to be able to birth 1024 pages of incredibly descriptive words and images, well, Wow. I just don't know what to say; her writing style pretty much leaves me speechless.
And there's not much that leaves me speechless. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/46187109 to: Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana (Paperback) by Stephanie Elizondo Griest
This was originally recommended to me by my friend Larisa. I read it about 6 years ago (maybe longer), so i can't write a detailed review at this point. I just remember being absolutely blown away. (I'm not easy to please either, and I've read a lot of boring travel books). Stephanie is an enthusiastic, talented writer. Her vivid descriptions are amazingly entertaining, informative, and very funny. I had no idea that it took her so long to write this book, that she stuck it out thru so many rewrites/drafts, and that she pursued a publisher for so long (I vaguely recall many publishers told her that her book wasn't worth publishing; I could be wrong). I enjoying listening to her read at Elliott Bay Books in Seattle; she's full of fire, vim, and vigor. I admire her strength and independence. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/46167396 Chosen by a Horse (Paperback) by Susan Richards
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I usually stay away from 2 types of books: 1) National Bestsellers; and 2) sappy books about animals. OK, well not always. Old Yeller always makes me cry (the movie, not necessarily the book). And the one about the Fawn? red something? Red Pony? Anyway, I digress. I'm just guardedly optimistic. This was recommended to me by a very close friend; I'm on page 25 and i'm happy to report, so far, I like it. And i'm not really even a horsey person. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44398892 to: The Book Lover's Guide to the Internet, Revised (Paperback) by Evan Morris
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This is an amazing resource. It has so much information and so many suggestions for finding reading material, I don't think anyone can ever actually finish reading it. Something to have nearby always, for reference. ]]>