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The Complete Far Side, 1980-1994 by Gary Larson

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The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver

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g-na rated a book 4 of 5 stars All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot 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 originally read this (and the entire series) probably as a pre-teen and loved it. For some reason I remembered this as a children's book so I never bothered to re-read it until now. It turns out this is not a juvenile book and I'm happy to say it h...more
May 16, 2013 08:56pm · see review
g-na rated a book 5 of 5 stars Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet by Bill McKibben 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
This book was both excellent and horrible. It was an excellent, comprehensive look at the damage we are causing to our planet. The author goes into detail about how things are changing here on Earth due purely to the actions of mankind, and as a resu...more
May 16, 2013 08:47pm · see review
g-na rated a book 3 of 5 stars Misty of Chincoteague (Aladdin Fiction) by Marguerite Henry 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 recently picked up a few books I remembered fondly from childhood, and this is one of them. A fun story, perfect for little girls who love horses :)
May 09, 2013 07:23am · see review
g-na rated a book 3 of 5 stars The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 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
While I knew the gist of this book I had never actually read it before now. It's a great story. Typical of other tales written in the 1800s and early 1900s, the language leans towards the flowery and over-dramatic, and the pace is somewhat slow. It d...more
May 09, 2013 07:21am · see review
g-na rated a book 4 of 5 stars Steller's Island: Adventures of a Pioneer Naturalist in Alaska by Dean Littlepage read in April, 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've heard of Steller's sea cow and I've seen Steller's jays and Steller's sea lions, but I knew nothing about the man Steller himself. Now, thanks to this meticulously researched book, I do. Georg Steller was a German who, along with Vitus Bering (of...more
Apr 28, 2013 09:15am · see review
g-na rated a book 4 of 5 stars The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic by Darby Penney read in April, 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
In 1995 the Willard Psychiatric Center in upstate New York closed down, and over 400 suitcases full of the belongings of former inmates/patients were found in an attic. The suitcases were saved, meticulously catalogued, and a select few were featured...more
Apr 22, 2013 07:42am · see review
g-na rated a book 3 of 5 stars Logan's Run by William F. Nolan (Goodreads Author) read in April, 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
The last time I read this was at least 20, if not 30, years ago. It was long enough ago that I remembered no details of the story. Turns out that it's not the greatest book, but it certainly is a classic and I'm glad I re-read it. It's fun to look bac...more
Apr 22, 2013 01:02am · see review
g-na rated a book 3 of 5 stars Down Among the Dead Men: A Year in the Life of a Mortuary Technician by Michelle Williams read in April, 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
On a whim, a 30 year old woman interviews for a job as a morgue technician and is offered the position. She takes it because it seems like the right sort of job for her, and ends up fascinated with the work. This covers some of the things she saw and...more
Apr 22, 2013 12:52am · see review
g-na rated a book 4 of 5 stars Snuff (Discworld, #39) by Terry Pratchett read in March, 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
Another in the Discworld series, this one about police chief Sam Vimes. I enjoyed the book.
Mar 31, 2013 07:36pm · see review
g-na rated a book 3 of 5 stars Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut read in March, 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
The last last I read this book was about 14-15 years ago, so I didn't remember it at all this time. And that's okay--it's like reading a new book! What I didn't realize the first time 'round is the book is somewhat autobiographical. Vonnegut actually...more
Mar 31, 2013 07:32pm · see review