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<![CDATA[Dona added 'The Geographer's Library']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78413930
The Geographer's Library (Paperback)
byJon Fasman bookshelves: currently-reading
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<![CDATA[Dona added 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78412805
to: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wicked Years, #1)byGregory Maguire
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<![CDATA[Dona added 'To Kill a Mockingbird']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78412794
to: To Kill a Mockingbird (Paperback)byHarper Lee
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<![CDATA[Dona added 'The Journal of Curious Letters']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74535113
The Journal of Curious Letters (The 13th Reality, #1)
byJames Dashner bookshelves: advanced-reader-s-copy
I received this book from the publisher as an advance reader copy with the understanding I'd read and review it. This was 22 months ago. I couldn't bring myself to read it because I didn't like the looks of the cover.
I should not have judged the book by its cover (hey -- there's a saying in there) because it was actually a decent read. I was entertained throughout.
My only complaint was that the voice of the author was too strong and came through in all the characters.
I think that upper elementary to middle school boys would especially like it.
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<![CDATA[Dona added 'Last Night in Twisted River: A Novel']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74534973
Last Night in Twisted River: A Novel (Hardcover)
byJohn Irving bookshelves: currently-reading
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<![CDATA[Dona added 'The Gun Seller']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/36624292
to: The Gun Seller (Paperback)byHugh Laurie
While I liked the humor in this book at first, I ended up being tired of it after a while. I am not a fan of detective or spy stories, so I should have not even picked this one up.
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<![CDATA[Dona added 'Gilead: A Novel']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/48221228
to: Gilead: A Novel (Audiobook)byMarilynne Robinson bookshelves: bookgroup-read
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<![CDATA[Dona added 'The Question of David: A Disabled Mother's Journey Through Adoption, Family, and Life']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/47355164
to: The Question of David: A Disabled Mother's Journey Through Adoption, Family, and Life (Paperback)byDenise Sherer Jacobson
This book was recommended to me by the cousin of the author's husband. I was a little skeptical -- thinking it might be not well written -- but I found the book to be very frank, highly readable and very well written.
Denise honestly tells the story of adopting David -- from not being sure of wanting to adopt a child to fiercely wanting him even though she and her husband were in wheelchairs to his first few years.
I've been lucky to have met the entire family on several occasions. David has grown into a handsome and charming young man and Denise and Neil are wonderful people.
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<![CDATA[Dona added 'Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/47356935
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Paperback)
byNatalie Goldberg bookshelves: currently-reading
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