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August 11
Twilight Brandy marked as to-read:
Twilight (Twilight Series, Book 1)
by Stephenie Meyer
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Brandy Brandy said: "I am succumbing to the buzz. Hope it lives up to the hype. "
July 14
The Rum Diary: A Nov... Brandy gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Rum Diary: A Novel (Paperback)
by Hunter S. Thompson
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recommended for: Alcoholics, work-aholics, commitment-phobes, peeping toms, meglomaniacs and fuckwits.
read in July, 2008

Brandy Brandy said: "Wow! I'm half-way through my first experience with Thompson's work. No wonder they made two of his novel's into a film (Where the Buffalo Roam & Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) his writing has a cinematic narrative. And like cinema's emblemati...more "
Atonement: A Novel Brandy added:
Atonement: A Novel (Paperback)
by Ian McEwan
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June 23
The Monsters of Temp... Brandy gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
The Monsters of Templeton (Hardcover)
by Lauren Groff
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read in June, 2008

Brandy Brandy said: "I bought this book because of Stephen King's review found on the back cover. I'm really enjoying it. Part historical-fiction, half ethereal / half corporeal, 100% engaging, kinda funny too.

Note: It would be supplemental, but not necessary to W...more
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May 06
Northanger Abbey Brandy gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
Northanger Abbey (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)
by Jane Austen
bookshelves: brit-lit, favorites
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recommended for: Dreamers
read in January, 2000

Brandy Brandy said: "A Facebook quiz titled Which Jane Austen character are you? determined that I am most like Catherine Morland.

You love to read and often allow your over-active imagination to run away with you. You are not afraid of a mysterious adventure, and as a tomboy would rather be apart of the action than sit around gossiping with the girls. You are considered humble and often naive, but you always learn from your grand mistakes. You are loved for your childlike and adventurous spirit. ...more
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Possession: A Romanc... Brandy gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
Possession: A Romance (Paperback)
by A.S. Byatt
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recommended for: People with an affinity for tweed
read in January, 2000

Brandy Brandy said: "This book was about discovering history through source material. The story was so interior, that I found I just never cared enough about any of the characters. I have to admit I never finished this book.

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An Invisible Sign of... Brandy marked as to-read:
An Invisible Sign of My Own: A Novel (Paperback)
by Aimee Bender
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Willful Creatures Brandy gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Willful Creatures (Paperback)
by Aimee Bender
bookshelves: short-stories
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A Widow for One Year Brandy gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
A Widow for One Year (Paperback)
by John Irving
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read in January, 1999

Brandy Brandy said: "John Irving novels strike me as oddities. They're all engaging with great character development, but I find so many of them would serve much better as short stories or novellas as opposed to the epic sweeping sagas he usually produces.

Perhaps th...more
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