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Alaina gave to: Open City by Teju Cole read in February, 2012	My rating:
Feb 09, 2012 05:43pm
Alaina is now friends with Luke Neff
Feb 09, 2012 05:41pm
Alaina gave to: Still by Lauren F. Winner read in February, 2012	My rating:
A really good, short read. (Finished it in two sittings.) I really love Winner's transparency and honesty in this book as well as the various authors and poetry referenced throughout.
Feb 03, 2012 11:44am · see review
Alaina is now following Justin Torres's reviews
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Alaina gave to: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson read in January, 2012	My rating:
I wasn't sure how to rate this book. I really enjoyed the content and found Steve Jobs (as portrayed by Walter Isaacson) to be a really fascinating man as well as an utter asshole. On the other hand, I didn't particularly like the style or enjoy Is...more
Jan 31, 2012 08:22am · see review
Alaina gave to: We the Animals by Justin Torres (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Dec 19, 2011 02:21pm
Alaina gave to: The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist by Dorothy Day read in December, 2011	My rating:
Let me clarify why I gave the book a 2 star rating: the book wasn't particularly bad, mediocre, or poorly written--I just didn't really enjoy reading it. I'm sure huge fans of Dorothy Day will enjoy it, though.
Dec 10, 2011 11:48am · see review
Alaina gave to: How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr	My rating:
Nov 20, 2011 04:52pm