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Frank Lloyd Wright: ... 08/04 Beth is currently reading:
Frank Lloyd Wright: A Biography (Paperback)
by Meryle Secrest
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American Food Writin... 04/24 Beth is currently reading:
American Food Writing: An Anthology: With Classic Recipes (Hardcover)
by Molly O'Neill
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August 11
I Was Told There'd B... Beth gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
I Was Told There'd Be Cake (Paperback)
by Sloane Crosley
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read in August, 2008

Beth Beth said: "She's no David Sedaris. "
August 04
Frank Lloyd Wright: ... Beth is currently reading:
Frank Lloyd Wright: A Biography (Paperback)
by Meryle Secrest
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The Emperor's Childr... Beth gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
The Emperor's Children (Hardcover)
by Claire Messud
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Beth Beth said: "Did not love this one. Boring story--three 30-somethings who don't know what to do with their lives. That describes pretty much 80% of the people that I know. I don't need to read about it--particularly when some of the character's "problems&...more "
July 16
Living History Beth gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
Living History (Paperback)
by Hillary Rodham Clinton
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recommended for: anyone looking for insight on the Clinton machine
read in July, 2008

Beth Beth said: "I am a Clinton fan--both Bill and Hill. I am sad that H-Rod is not going to be our candidate. I think that she has had a fascinating life, and is one of the smartest politicions out there. This book kind of confirms, though, her fault is lack of ch...more "
Free Food for Millio... Beth gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Free Food for Millionaires (Hardcover)
by Min Jin Lee
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read in June, 2008
June 17
395182 New comment on Rachel's review of Lucky Jim (Penguin Classics)
Nophoto-f-25x33 Beth wrote: "Totally agree. It's a classic. Suppposedly laugh out loud funny. The consumate campus novel. I j...more "

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June 14
When You Are Engulfe... Beth gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
When You Are Engulfed in Flames (Hardcover)
by David Sedaris
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recommended for: Sedaris fans--and people who found his earlier books to be a bit too much
read in June, 2008

Beth Beth said: "I have been a fan of David Sedaris's for a few years now. His earlier books definitely fall more into the "Laugh Out Loud on the Subway So that People Look at You Like You Are Nuts" category, but he is still enjoyable. It stands to reason...more "
The Curious Incident... Beth gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (Paperback)
by Mark Haddon
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read in June, 2008

Beth Beth said: "I know that a few years ago this was on eveyrone's "Must Read" list. I wasn't in love with it, though. Story--OK. Writing--OK. Nothing special, though. "
The Art of Racing in... Beth gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
The Art of Racing in the Rain (Hardcover)
by Garth Stein
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read in May, 2008

Beth Beth said: "The concept of this book--a story told from a dog's pt. on view--is often better than the writing. The author did a good job of relying of the concept just enough without making the book gimmacky. It was a quick, enjoyable read. "



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