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October 04
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Claire
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A Cup of Comfort Cookbook: Favorite Comfort Foods to Warm Your Heart and Lift Your Spirit (Cup of Comfort)
by Jay Weinstein
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Eloise: The Ultimate Edition (Hardcover)
by Kay Thompson
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read in October, 2008
Claire said:
"Eloise is a trip--you've gotta read these out loud, the language just effervesces. There's not really a plot per se, but the whole point is just to take you into the imaginative and impish world of a precocious child: "Then I do my champagne ex...more
Eloise is a trip--you've gotta read these out loud, the language just effervesces. There's not really a plot per se, but the whole point is just to take you into the imaginative and impish world of a precocious child: "Then I do my champagne exercises," "we could see these reindeers zimbering through the trees in Central Park." Just joyful to read....less
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September 29
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Claire
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Real Simple Solutions: Tricks, Wisdom and Easy Ideas to Simplify Everyday (Hardcover)
by Editors of Real Simple Magazine
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read in September, 2008
Claire said:
"I'm weird. I love flipping through books like this. The pictures manage to make the most mundane things seem elegant. Fun little ideas for organizing, cleaning, decorating.
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Claire
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Creation (Truth and the Christian Imagination)
by Alister McGrath
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Claire
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Preaching Re-Imagined (Hardcover)
by Doug Pagitt
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read in September, 2008
Claire said:
"I think Doug Pagitt has a keen and challenging idea here: preaching as an actual conversation that takes place within the congregation. The pastor does a lot of preparation, but things don't stop at "Amen." Instead, everyone is invited to...more
I think Doug Pagitt has a keen and challenging idea here: preaching as an actual conversation that takes place within the congregation. The pastor does a lot of preparation, but things don't stop at "Amen." Instead, everyone is invited to participate, ask questions, share insights and stories. Not sure if my reservations are for good reasons (we give primacy to the pastor during the sermon because his or her vocation centers around biblical study, theological reflection, interpreting the vocabulary of faith, making discipleship concrete) or bad (I'd be so scared to just open the floor). Still, he seems to have his pulse on 21st century ways of being church, and there's great understanding and passion to everything he says. Definitely a book to wrestle, and maybe experiment, with....less
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Claire
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City Secrets: New York City (Turtleback)
by Robert Kahn
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September 17
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Claire
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The Fiery Cross (Outlander, Book 5)
by Diana Gabaldon
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Claire
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Drums of Autumn (Outlander, Book 4)
by Diana Gabaldon
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read in September, 2008
Claire said:
"I'm really enjoying this series, although this one was a bit slower going for me. Was a bit put off by the hero Jamie this time around. I guess he was acting in character (stubborn, strong sense of honor), but some of his behavior (and his failure ...more
I'm really enjoying this series, although this one was a bit slower going for me. Was a bit put off by the hero Jamie this time around. I guess he was acting in character (stubborn, strong sense of honor), but some of his behavior (and his failure to apologize completely for it) was pretty cringe-worthy. I'm continually astounded by Gabaldon's ability to recreate that world, though....less
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September 14
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Claire
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The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings (Paperback)
by Carley Roney
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read in September, 2008
Claire said:
"I feel as though the Knot is too commercial to give really objective, trustworthy advice. A lot of their "must do" suggestions seemed aimed, not at proper ettiquette, but at getting you to spend more money. Still, there were a few good po...more
I feel as though the Knot is too commercial to give really objective, trustworthy advice. A lot of their "must do" suggestions seemed aimed, not at proper ettiquette, but at getting you to spend more money. Still, there were a few good pointers for organizing a wedding farther afield....less
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September 13
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Claire
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Real Simple Weddings (Magazine)
by Editors of Real Simple Magazine
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read in September, 2008
Claire said:
"Probably the best wedding book I've read yet. The format is excellent, nothing overwhelming. The pictures are lovely. I especially like the page at the end of each chapter devoted to a real couple and their wedding. The bigger wedding manuals are...more
Probably the best wedding book I've read yet. The format is excellent, nothing overwhelming. The pictures are lovely. I especially like the page at the end of each chapter devoted to a real couple and their wedding. The bigger wedding manuals are probably still handy to help fill out the details, but this book is a very elegant guide, and an enjoyable read....less
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