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The Middlesteins

by Jami Attenberg (Goodreads Author)

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Allison is currently reading The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Allison rated a book 5 of 5 stars Kitchen Privileges: A Memoir by Mary Higgins Clark read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I used to read a lot of Mary Higgins Clark's books, and have actually read this one, years ago. I love it because it's really inspirational, without being over the top. Clark writes honestly and simply about her childhood and her dreams. While she ha...more
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Allison rated a book 4 of 5 stars Jumpstart the World by Catherine Ryan Hyde (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
When I heard this book was about a girl's transgender neighbor, I thought it would overly preach about tolerance. Instead, it's beautifully written and incredibly emotion in a subtle way. Fifteen-year-old Elle's mom has a new boyfriend who doesn't li...more
May 15, 2013 04:31am · see review
Allison rated a book 3 of 5 stars Choke by Diana Lopez read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Nina is the new girl in school. She's beautiful, and could be friends with anyone, but she picks Windy and her friend Elena, even though they're part of the GP (General Public). Nina even stands up to the popular girls who bully Windy and her friend....more
May 14, 2013 04:47am · see review
Allison rated a book 5 of 5 stars Room by Emma Donoghue (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
First read October 2010. When people ask me about this book, I usually just say "Read it!" Actually, I usually don't wait to let them ask... I've recommended it to everyone I know. I found the concept fascinating, in a scary, all-too-real way: a woma...more
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Allison wants to read Shards by Ismet Prcic	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Allison wants to read Schroder by Amity Gaige	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Allison rated a book 3 of 5 stars The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sage has a disfiguring facial scar, which has pushed her to be antisocial and work odd hours as a baker. When she meets Josef Weber, a ninety-five year old man, at grief counseling, they form an unlikely friendship. Josef reveals to Sage that he is a...more
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