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The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

The Other Side of the Story by Marian Keyes

The Girl Who Couldn't Say No by Tracy Engelbrecht

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jackie janse van rensburg is currently reading:

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

by Alexander McCall Smith (Goodreads Author)

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jackie janse van rensburg is currently reading:

The Serenity Prayer

by Trevor Hudson

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Jul 12, 2011 06:48am

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One Day at a Time: Discovering the Freedom of 12-Step Spirituality

by Trevor Hudson

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jackie janse van rensburg made a comment on Tammy's review of Nightshade (The Poison Diaries, #2) "i just love your reviews! they make me want to read the book straight away!"
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jackie janse van rensburg gave to: A Heartbeat Away by Michael Palmer (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
A very readable book, with an interesting plot. Some characters are a little one-dimensional, and i found some of the plot aspects a little over the top. Not a very believable story. But entertaining escapism.
Feb 12, 2012 10:34pm · see review
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jackie janse van rensburg gave to: The Sinner (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #3) by Tess Gerritsen (Goodreads Author) read in January, 2012	My rating:
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jackie janse van rensburg gave to: Go the Fuck to Sleep by Adam Mansbach recommended for: Parents read in January, 2012	My rating:
If i read this book standing in the bookshop, it still counts, right? The book i read was translated in Afrikaans. It was good. And well translated. But profanities always seem cruder in Afrikaans books. Or is it just me? But although my kids are olde...more
Jan 14, 2012 02:57pm · see review
jackie janse van rensburg gave to: When Families Pray: The Power of Praying Together by Cheri Fuller read in January, 2012	My rating:
A lovely little book with short pieces consisting of a little story, a Bible verse, discussion topics, scripture for going deeper, a little prayer and a parting thought. It is written in a way that is understandable for even little children, so it i...more
Jan 14, 2012 03:12am · see review