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The Death and Life o... 05/16 Eli is currently reading:
The Death and Life of Great American Cities (Hardcover)
by Jane Jacobs
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Hopscotch 12/08 Eli is currently reading:
Hopscotch (Paperback)
by Julio Cortázar
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October 10
553594 Eli took the never-ending book quiz.
questions answered: 206
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best streak: 7
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad Eli gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Broschiert)
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
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Eli Eli said: "I'm a little embarrassed to put this one up. Jose's really interested in finances and investing, so I'm starting to read up on it too. Slowly. I started with this book, which is more about how people think about making money and work than anything co...more "
The Five Love Langua... Eli gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate (Paperback)
by Gary Chapman
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Eli Eli said: "This one was recommended to me and was very interesting. The author defends his theory that everyone speaks one of the five love "languages" and in order for the loved one in your life (partner, parent, child) to feel loved to the fullest y...more "
The Sun Over Breda Eli gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
The Sun Over Breda (Hardcover)
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
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Eli Eli said: "I bought this book because I found it at a used book store and it was cheap and because I loved Perez-Reverte's _Queen of the South_. So I tried this installment of the "Captain Alatriste" series. Written in a 17th century style and based o...more "
In the Company of th... Eli gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
In the Company of the Courtesan: A Novel (Paperback)
by Sarah Dunant
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Eli Eli said: "Not a very compelling story, pretty much very predictable, but it wasn't badly written at all. So this was a fun read that wasn't painful at the same time! :o) "
July 11
The Queen of the Sou... Eli gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Queen of the South (Paperback)
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
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read in July, 2008

Eli Eli said: "This was my first book by this author and the story sucked me in really good! The plot follows a woman as she moves from victim to villian, all the while showing the complicated layers of the terms. The story was great, but the best part of the book ...more "
July 04
World Without End Eli gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
World Without End (Hardcover)
by Ken Follett
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read in July, 2008

Eli Eli said: "I haven't read Pillars of the Earth and, truth be told, only took this book because I can't resist HUGE books in the library, but I think I feel justified in saying that Follett wins the "best title for the crappiest book" award. I was very...more "
July 03
I'm a Stranger Here... Eli gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away (Paperback)
by Bill Bryson
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Eli Eli said: "As I commented a few books ago, Bill Bryson is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, for his dad-like humor, expat-insight and general craziness. I can't wait to find more of his books! "
June 24
7244 Eli added The Poisonwood Bible to the book list Best Books of the Decade: 1990's
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June 23
The Red Tent Eli marked as to-read:
The Red Tent (Hardcover)
by Anita Diamant
bookshelves: to-read
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Eli's favorite quotes

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"Always learn poems by heart. They have to become the marrow in your bones. Like fluoride in the water, they'll make your soul impervious to the world's soft decay."
Janet Fitch (White Oleander: A Novel)




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Groups_nophoto-25x33 Book Readers of Mallorca/Lectores de Libros Mallorca — 6 members — last activity 07/15/2008 12:19PM
This is a group for readers of books in Enlgish to share their thoughts, books and whatever else group members wish to share. This group is designed ...more
3003 Southern Belles and Beaus — 64 members — last activity 1 day ago, 07:52AM
This group is for us readers who are from the southern United States. Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Tenneessee, ...more
5048 The Complete Idiots Guide to the Ultimate Reading List — 286 members — last activity 1 day ago, 02:42PM
For anyone that wants to read a variety of different kinds of books but 1001 Books to Read Before You Die is just not for you. Or if you like to read ...more
2051 50 Books 2008 — 636 members — last activity 20 minutes ago
This group is for people who want to be challenged in 2008 by reading 50 books.

Start the challenge by creating a post with the title of your chal...more





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