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The Places In Betwee... 08/15 Richard is currently reading:
The Places In Between (Paperback)
by Rory Stewart
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The 13th Element: Th... 08/03 Richard is currently reading:
The 13th Element: The Sordid Tale of Murder, Fire, and Phosphorus (Paperback)
by John Emsley
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Contact 01/05 Richard is currently reading:
Contact (Paperback)
by Carl Sagan
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August 19
7 Richard made a comment in the group Chuck Palahniuk Rocks My SocksHas anyone read Clown Girl by Monica Drake?? topic:
Nophoto-m-25x33 Richard wrote: "I read it. I would call it Chuck for chicks. A little more warm and fuzzy then a typical Chuck book,...more "
August 18
The Professor and th... Richard gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary (Paperback)
by Simon Winchester
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read in August, 2008

Richard Richard said: "Apparently, there is somewhat of an urban legend regarding the historical meeting between the editor of the Oxford English Dictionary and one of its primary contributors. I was not aware of this when I picked the book, I just thought it had a great t...more "
August 01
The Know-It-All: One... Richard marked as to-read:
The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World (Paperback)
by A.J. Jacobs
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The Year of Living B... Richard gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible (Hardcover)
by A.J. Jacobs
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read in August, 2008

Richard Richard said: "I expected a book that would be making light of the inconsistencies of the Bible. Instead I got a diary of a man who really tried to change his life to be more like the Bible says. It becomes a unique discussion about what the Bible really means and ...more "
The Kite Runner Richard gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
The Kite Runner (Paperback)
by Khaled Hosseini
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read in July, 2008

Richard Richard said: "This book might be the best book I have ever read. I don't know if it was because the main characters are of my same age, or if it's because we both have some father issues. Nonetheless, this is one of the few books to bring me to tears many times ov...more "
Wicked: The Life and... Richard gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Paperback)
by Gregory Maguire
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read in July, 2008

Richard Richard said: "This was a very interesting book. It drug a bit for me toward the end, but the concept was very unique. I love the idea that the Wizard of Oz was an idealized version of what really happened. "
You Suck: A Love Sto... Richard gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
You Suck: A Love Story (Paperback)
by Christopher Moore
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read in July, 2008

Richard Richard said: "What a funny book. I would call it a cross between Buffy and Chuck Palanuick. Campy and sick at the same time. "
July 26
The Little Book Richard marked as to-read:
The Little Book (Hardcover)
by Selden Edwards
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July 19
A Thousand Splendid ... Richard marked as to-read:
A Thousand Splendid Suns (Hardcover)
by Khaled Hosseini
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House of M: New X-Me... Richard gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
House of M: New X-Men (Paperback)
by Nunzio Defilippis, Christina Weir, Aaron Lopresti
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426 Books I Loathed — 948 members — last activity 11 minutes ago
This is a public forum for people to kvetch (cleanly, please) about books they absolutely hated, and for others to respond. Though nonfiction is certa...more
2117 Movies We've Just Watched — 888 members — last activity 1 hour, 27 min ago
A chance in quick form to give your recent impressions of a movie you just watched--on the big screen or on dvd. Good or bad; life-changing or just s...more
970 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 3450 members — last activity 3 hours, 37 min ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books!

For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, ...more

7 Chuck Palahniuk Rocks My Socks — 164 members — last activity 3 hours, 55 min ago
a Chuckie P appreciation group
217 Banned Books — 786 members — last activity 15 days ago, 09:12AM
To celebrate our love of reading books that people see fit to ban in this glorious nation.
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