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April 27

Carolyne added:
The Remains of the Day (Paperback)
by Kazuo Ishiguro

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Never Let Me Go (Paperback)
by Kazuo Ishiguro

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recommended for: everyone
read in April, 2008

Carolyne said: "This is a science fiction book that explores the bone chilling possibilities of organ transplanting.

The story follows the lives of a group of English children who grew up in a special boarding school. As their life experiences unfold the truth ...more "

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April 17

New comment on Kate's review of Kneeknock Rise (Sunburst Book)

Carolyne wrote: "I love Natalie Babbitt but haven't read this one; at least I don't remember reading it. At my age w...more "

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New comment on Kate's review of Gossamer

Carolyne wrote: "I,too, love Lois Lowry; can't wait to read this

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Carolyne gave

to:
Fire in the Blood (Hardcover)
by Irene Nemirovsky

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read in March, 2008

Carolyne said: "Irene Nemirovsky explores youth and its indiscretions through the eyes of an old man. This book doesn't have the historical significance of Suite Francaise but I found her insights compelling. Reading words written by a woman who died in a concentr...more "

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April 07

Carolyne added:
The Chameleon's Shadow (Hardcover)
by Minette Walters

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read in March, 2008

Carolyne said: "Minette Walter's is a great mystery writer in the tradition of Martha Grimes. She often explores the pschological. If you like English mysteries you will like her. I couldn't put it down. The main character/suspect is a young man who has been sev...more "

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Carolyne gave

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The Senator's Wife (Hardcover)
by Sue Miller

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recommended for: everyone
read in March, 2007

Carolyne said: "This is a mesmerizing book about two women, one young, one old whose lives intersect. Sue Miller explores the marriages of both women. Typical of the author it has a rather twisted ending. Probably will be made into a movie. "

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The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques (Spiral-bound)
by Nancie M. Wiseman

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recommended for: Callina
read in September, 2005

Carolyne said: "I have been knitting for years. This is the book I couldn't knit without. It has clear, concise directions and pictures showing the process. Because I am left-handed the pictures are particularly helpful. "

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March 30

New comment on Cathy's review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Carolyne wrote: "I read this several years ago. I think there is a BBC series based on these books? Although I may ...more "

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New comment on Kate's review of The City of Ember (1st Book of Ember)

Carolyne wrote: "I read this series when Abigail was reading them. The first book is the best but the others are wor...more "

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	Angela 63 books 10 friends
	Kate 178 books, 14 friends Friend details Club or Organization "I've known Kate since she was a baby. One Sunday I helped her grandmother Grace by holding Kate during church. I think Grace had to serve as an elder during communion. I'm also friends with her mother and aunts."
	Callina 81 books 18 friends
	Nancy 8 books, 8 friends Friend details Club or Organization "Carolyne is my friend, first from church, now a friend from many parts of my life. We support each other in coping with our lives."
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	Cathy 11 books 12 friends
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