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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Shelli rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Andrew Johnson by Don Nardo
Another solid and informative book in the Encyclopedia of Presidents series best suited for junior high to high school age students. Don Nardo did a nice job of clarifying why Andrew Johnson repeatedly attempted to remove Edwin Stanton, Secretary of...more
Shelli rated a book 4 of 5 stars
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom
The Time Keeper
by Mitch Albom (Goodreads Author)
read in June, 2013
Intriguing read about time, life, and seemingly different people whose stories weave together to tell a very poignant tale of appreciation. I checked this book out at the library because I had read some good reviews and thought my mom might enjoy it....more
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Once Upon a Crime by Michael Buckley
Shelli rated a book 3 of 5 stars
Northwest Angle by William Kent Krueger
3.5 - Really wish Goodreads would allow for half stars.

I was given an advanced copy of this book several years ago when I worked as a bookseller. Since then it has taken up residence on my bookshelf. When I happened to pick it up and start reading I...more
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Shelli rated a book 4 of 5 stars
After by Amy Efaw
After
by Amy Efaw (Goodreads Author)
read in June, 2013
When watching or reading a news story about someone who has done an unthinkable horrific act, some people may respond with “How could they?” “They must be the lowest of low?” Or even hope they are punished to the full extent of the law, with no knowl...more
Shelli rated a book 5 of 5 stars
The Problem Child by Michael Buckley
The Sisters Grimm is a can't put down, rush to the closest library/or book store for the next one kind of read that students will LOVE. Reading level is 5th grade, interest level fifth through adult. The wonderful vocabulary and intense situations ca...more
Shelli rated a book 3 of 5 stars
Andrew Johnson by Judith E. Harper
This was not one of the better books from the usually very informative "Our Presidents" small chapter book series for young readers. I was left with more questions about Johnson's character than answers. Is he the worst President ever (like many Pres...more
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“A day without laughter is a day wasted.”
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Frank Zappa
“So many books, so little time.”
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“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”
Mark Twain

Marcus Tullius Cicero
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Henry James
“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
Henry James

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