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A Prayer for Owen Me... 08/20 Troy is currently reading:
A Prayer for Owen Meany (Paperback)
by John Irving
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The Civil War: A Nar... 08/07 Troy is currently reading:
The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Volume Set)
by Shelby Foote
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August 20
Absalom, Absalom! Troy gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
Absalom, Absalom! (Paperback)
by William Faulkner
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read in August, 2008

Troy Troy said: "I found this book to be an utterly engrossing read. But perhaps it has to be—I doubt that a superficial reading is possible. It required some dedication to follow Faulkner’s style (with which I was already familiar from The Sound and the Fury),...more "
I, Claudius and Clau... Troy gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
I, Claudius and Claudius the God (Paperback)
by Robert Graves
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read in January, 2008

Troy Troy said: "Marvelous books, rich with history and written in a delightful style. I enjoyed "Claudius the God" even more than "I Claudius" because it focuses on the adult emperor Claudius. I first learned of these books from the PBS televisi...more "
August 19
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The Complete Idiot's... Troy gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Composition (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
by Michael Miller
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read in January, 2008

Troy Troy said: "The content of this book merits five stars; I’m deducting one from the overall rating because of the unfortunate title. Before starting this book, a reader/musician should have some basic knowledge of music theory (at least scales and chords) as w...more "
Jazz Composition: Th... Troy marked as to-read:
Jazz Composition: Theory and Practice (Paperback)
by Ted Pease
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All the King's Men Troy marked as to-read:
All the King's Men (Harvest Book)
by Robert Penn Warren
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Fahrenheit 451 Troy marked as to-read:
Fahrenheit 451 (Paperback)
by Ray Bradbury
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The Sunbird Troy marked as to-read:
The Sunbird (Mass Market Paperback)
by Wilbur Smith
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The Quest Troy marked as to-read:
The Quest (Hardcover)
by Wilbur Smith
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August 09
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"You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend. "Paul Sweeney




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"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read."
Groucho Marx

"Music is what feelings sound like."
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"Happiness is a warm puppy."
Charles M. Schulz

"You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend. "
Paul Sweeney




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970 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 3462 members — last activity 43 minutes ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books!

For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, ...more

853 Constant Reader — 872 members — last activity 2 hours, 23 min ago
An open forum for friendly discussion of books and anything to do with reading, movies and art.
153 Our History — 308 members — last activity 11 hours, 28 min ago
This group is for anyone who is interested in history - biographies, narratives, hard history, historical fiction, alternate history, etc. - to share ...more
406 The American Civil War — 62 members — last activity 06/12/2008 06:01AM
Focuses on books, discussions, comments, reviews, and questions on the American Revolution. Just kidding.




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