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The Coming Plague: N... 07/15 Karen is currently reading:
The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance (Paperback)
by Laurie Garrett
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Karen Karen said: "So far, a compelling must read not only for health policy wonks, but also for anyone with a stake in human life on this planet. A true biological thriller. "
The Killers Within: ... 07/08 Karen is currently reading:
The Killers Within: The Deadly Rise of Drug-Resistant Bacteria (Paperback)
by Michael Shnayerson, Mark J. Plotkin
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Karen Karen said: "Currently reading. Stopped in my tracks when I read author's statement, Ebola was nothing compared to MRSA and similar bugs invading hospitals, major cities and crowded public spaces. A bit like reading a horror story and we're the main characters. "



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July 21
The New Influencers:... Karen marked as to-read:
The New Influencers: A Marketer's Guide to the New Social Media (Hardcover)
by Paul Gillin
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The Amazing Adventur... Karen marked as to-read:
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (Paperback)
by Michael Chabon
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July 15
The Coming Plague: N... Karen is currently reading:
The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance (Paperback)
by Laurie Garrett
bookshelves: currently-reading
my rating:
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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Karen Karen said: "So far, a compelling must read not only for health policy wonks, but also for anyone with a stake in human life on this planet. A true biological thriller. "
The Wisdom of Crowds Karen marked as to-read:
The Wisdom of Crowds (Paperback)
by James Surowiecki
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July 08
The Killers Within: ... Karen is currently reading:
The Killers Within: The Deadly Rise of Drug-Resistant Bacteria (Paperback)
by Michael Shnayerson, Mark J. Plotkin
bookshelves: currently-reading
my rating:
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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Karen Karen said: "Currently reading. Stopped in my tracks when I read author's statement, Ebola was nothing compared to MRSA and similar bugs invading hospitals, major cities and crowded public spaces. A bit like reading a horror story and we're the main characters. "
December 06
The Grass Harp and A... Karen gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Grass Harp and A Tree of Night (Paperback)
by Truman Capote
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read in January, 2008

Karen Karen said: "Currently loving this suspense-filled collection of unusual short stories. The rich, characters and the darkness of their predicaments has given vileness a new flavor. "
November 28
The Bonfire of the V... Karen gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Bonfire of the Vanities (Paperback)
by Tom Wolfe
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recommended for: Everyone
read in November, 2007

Karen Karen said: "Why did I wait so long to indulge myself in this page turner?

To the chagrin of the beau, I spent almost every waking moment of Thanksgiving week with a glass of Cabernet Shiraz in one hand and this book in the other.

This was a great, albeit t...more
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October 02
All the King's Men Karen added:
All the King's Men (Harvest Book)
by Robert Penn Warren
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read in November, 2007
September 20
The Automatic Millio... Karen gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Automatic Millionaire: A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich (Paperback)
by David Bach
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read in November, 2007

Karen Karen said: "Great, down to earth insights. Quick, conversational read. Author's writing style is much like talking to an old friend trying to impart a few words of advice. "
August 25
Collected Autobiogra... Karen gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelo (Hardcover)
by Maya Angelou
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read in October, 2007



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