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	09/17 Jordan gave to: The American Tradition in Literature (Paperback) by Barbara Perkins bookshelves: comedy, currently-reading, literature, mystery, poetry, references	my rating:
	recommended for: fans of great writing and poetry read in May, 2001 Jordan said: "This book is the text of one of my Lit classes at LVC. It features some of the greatest contemporary writers and poets. There are many more, I will skip over some even if it seems like I included all of them. This is likely an expensive book (I do...more " add a comment
	09/16 Jordan gave to: The Dolphin Reader (Paperback) by Carolyn Perry bookshelves: currently-reading, literature, poetry	my rating:
	recommended for: readers and writers who would like to thinka bit more about what affects us read in January, 2000 Jordan said: "This is another English class textbook. It has some great selections to read (83 in all), but it is broken down into 8 thematic units to help the reader focus on what issues is being addressed. They are: Initiation (the rite of passage from child...more " add a comment
	09/13 Jordan gave to: The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend (Facts on File Library of Religion and Mythology) 2 Vol. Set by Anthony S. Mercatante bookshelves: currently-reading, history, references	my rating:
	recommended for: people who love mythology read in August, 2007 Jordan said: "I only recently aquired this 2 book set, and I've only skimmed through a few selections but I cannot wait to delve more deeply into it. It covers the world's myths and legends and from the standpoint of an Historian, I love to see what's behind the ...more " add a comment

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August 19
	Jordan gave to: Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Book 3) by Kelley Armstrong bookshelves: alt-universe, magic, scifi-fantasy, series, supernatural, witches	my rating:
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	Jordan gave to: A Fistful of Charms (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, Book 4) by Kim Harrison bookshelves: alt-universe, magic, scifi-fantasy, series, shapeshifters, supernatural, suspense, vampire, witches	my rating:
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August 01
	Jordan gave to: Stolen (Women of the Otherworld, Book 2) by Kelley Armstrong bookshelves: magic, scifi-fantasy, series, shapeshifters, supernatural, vampire, witches	my rating:
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July 26
	Jordan gave to: 1634: The Ram Rebellion (The Ring of Fire) by Eric Flint, Virginia DeMarce bookshelves: alt-history, alt-universe, historical-fiction, history, scifi-fantasy, series	my rating:
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July 13
	Jordan gave to: Every Which Way But Dead (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, Book 3) by Kim Harrison bookshelves: alt-universe, magic, series, supernatural, witches	my rating:
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July 08
	Jordan gave to: Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, Book 1) by Kelley Armstrong bookshelves: alt-universe, scifi-fantasy, series, shapeshifters	my rating:
	recommended for: supernatural, scifi/fantasy fans read in July, 2008 Jordan said: "A great first novel and an excellent introduction to the Pack and werewolves in general. She develops each character wonderfully, but leaves enough hazy to leave the reader wondering and anticipating the next book. You can picture yourself in Elena...more " add a comment
July 04
	Jordan gave to: Blood Price (Paperback) by Tanya Huff bookshelves: alt-universe, mystery, scifi-fantasy, series, supernatural, suspense, vampire	my rating:
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June 26
	Jordan gave to: Mistral's Kiss (Mass Market Paperback) by Laurell K. Hamilton bookshelves: alt-universe, laurell-k-hamilton, magic, scifi-fantasy, series, supernatural	my rating:
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June 23
	Jordan gave to: Chains of Command (Paperback) by William J. Caunitz bookshelves: criminal-justice	my rating:
	recommended for: fans of excellent story telling read in June, 2008 Jordan said: "Excellent book about corruption in the NYPD, the struggles in the streets for respect, organized crime wars and how some can stay above it all and others make tough choices. The author retired from the NYPD after 30 years on The Job. Highly recomme...more " add a comment
June 17
	Jordan gave to: A Stroke of Midnight (Meredith Gentry Series, Book 4) by Laurell K. Hamilton bookshelves: alt-universe, laurell-k-hamilton, magic, mystery, scifi-fantasy, series, shapeshifters, supernatural	my rating:
	recommended for: Laurell's fans, fans of the fairy/supernatural read in June, 2008 Jordan said: "Ugh, so exciting to see how Merry and her men are changing and interacting. The sithen is changing as well. This book only covers a few days, but let me tell you, it's been a very full few days...... " add a comment

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Welcome to Paranormal Romance! This group is for the discussion and recommendation of paranormal romances and paranormal romantica, along with simila...more

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This is a Group dedicated to the love devotion and Discusion of all things Laurell K. Hamilton.
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A place where people can work together to correct book issues on Goodreads. Examples include combining editions, contacting librarians, fixing book an...more

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from Armin

05/28/2008 09:38PM

hello friend i`m Armin from persia you?

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from Daniel

03/23/2008 10:15AM

Sounds like you do need to write a book, Jordan.

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from Anne

03/03/2008 08:49AM

Thanks for the accept, Jordan - lovely to meet you here! I read Gawain and the Green Knight years ago - even did it for my college dissertation. Love that stuff!

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from Jordan

10/14/2007 01:44PM

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10/07/2007 08:42AM

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