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The Anubis Gates 08/09 John is currently reading:
The Anubis Gates (Paperback)
by Tim Powers
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August 09
The Anubis Gates John is currently reading:
The Anubis Gates (Paperback)
by Tim Powers
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July 25
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Last Call (Paperback)
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John John said: "Don't get this book from the DC Public Library! It's missing pages 353-384. "
July 19
This Is Your Brain o... John gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession (Hardcover)
by Daniel J. Levitin
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read in May, 2008

John John said: "Fascinating look at the neuroscience behind memory, music appreciation, and musical talent. Could have used a better editor though, the author went on some confusing tangents. "
August 09
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Declare John gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Declare (Mass Market Paperback)
by Tim Powers
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read in July, 2008
July 16
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772250 John wrote: "Poets. No group has contributed less and suckled more at society's teats than poets. "

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July 10
Three Days to Never:... John gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Three Days to Never: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Tim Powers
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read in July, 2008
July 11
Crowded with Genius:... John gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Crowded with Genius: The Scottish Enlightenment: Edinburgh's Moment of the Mind (Paperback)
by James Buchan
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read in July, 2008

John John said: "Part of my Scottish phase (see also Ian Rankin).
A very comprhehensive look at the origins and personalities of the Scottish Enlightenment.
One quibble was that I thought too much was written about Robert Burns and not enough about James Hutton. Mo...more
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July 08
Blood Hunt: A Novel John gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
Blood Hunt: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Ian Rankin
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John John said: "Eh, rather pedestrian "thriller" that had its moments but lost any kind of momentum at the climax. "
Saratoga: Turning Po... John gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Saratoga: Turning Point of America's Revolutionary War (Paperback)
by Richard M. Ketchum
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John John said: "Very readable and comprehensive account of the Saratoga campaign. Gives a lot of context which helps. "



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