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We Are Not Afraid: T... 07/07 Julia is currently reading:
We Are Not Afraid: The Story of Goodman, Schwerner, and Chaney, and the Civil Rights Campaign for Mississippi (Paperback)
by Seth Cagin, Philip Dray
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July 21
Drown Julia marked as to-read:
Drown (Paperback)
by Junot Díaz
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Harry Potter and the... Julia gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
by J.K. Rowling
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read in August, 2007

Julia Julia said: "I read this when I was very sick with a kidney infection and thus have bad memories of it. I'm sure that's very unfair. "
I Was Told There'd B... Julia gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
I Was Told There'd Be Cake (Paperback)
by Sloane Crosley
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read in June, 2008

Julia Julia said: "So far I can't argue with the reviews. The stories are entertaining (if a little aimless at times) and super fun in that Sloane's voice is so distinct. Even given the short time I knew her at Random House, her writing evokes a memory of her real-li...more "
July 07
Like You'd Understan... Julia gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
Like You'd Understand, Anyway: Stories (Hardcover)
by Jim Shepard
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read in July, 2008

Julia Julia said: "Sadly, I don't think I have the language to convey how incredible this book is. Jim Shepard's writing, research, and imaginative skills are unlike any I've experienced. The book was largely about male relationships (brothers, father/son), and typic...more "
SuperFoods Rx: Fourt... Julia gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life (Mass Market Paperback)
by Steven G. Pratt, Kathy Matthews
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read in June, 2008

Julia Julia said: "Truth be told, I did not read this entire book. I know a lot more about the health benefits of blueberries than I do about those of skinless turkey. However, I read enough of it to, y'know, get my life changed and stuff. And also to annoy the livi...more "
July 01
Heat: An Amateur's A... Julia marked as to-read:
Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany (Hardcover)
by Bill Buford
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June 26
Just As I Thought Julia gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
Just As I Thought (Paperback)
by Grace Paley
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read in June, 2008

Julia Julia said: "As much as I love Grace Paley and admire her history of political activism, the speeches got a little old. I much prefer her stories, and as soon as I came to this decision, I shut the book on ole GP's non-fictitious literary endeavors. "
July 07
We Are Not Afraid: T... Julia is currently reading:
We Are Not Afraid: The Story of Goodman, Schwerner, and Chaney, and the Civil Rights Campaign for Mississippi (Paperback)
by Seth Cagin, Philip Dray
bookshelves: currently-reading
my rating:
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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June 16
The Catcher in the R... Julia gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
The Catcher in the Rye (Paperback)
by J.D. Salinger
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read in June, 2008

Julia Julia said: "I just re-read this, while I was on vacation in NM. It was pretty lame - ritzy dudely stuff - but I am quite charmed by the voice of Holden C. The cutesy words he uses, and how he repeats himself all the time. "To tell you the truth..." "
July 21
CRUDDY: An Illustrat... Julia gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
CRUDDY: An Illustrated Novel (Paperback)
by Lynda Barry
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read in July, 2008

Julia Julia said: "This book is some sick shit. I took a break from "We Are Not Afraid" to finish this for Bar Book Club, reading the last pages before stepping out the door to see the new Batman movie. So basically the last few days of my life, I have been...more "



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