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If You Survive: From Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge to the End of World War II, One American Officer's Riveting True Story (Mass Market Paperback) by George Wilson |
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recommended to Karen by:
Larry Dewey
recommended for: History fans read in April, 2008
Karen said:
"This book is a gripping account of a Lieutenant infantryman in Europe during World War II. He relates his experiences of fighting and leading men to war through several major European campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge. This one will make yo...more
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| April 25 | ||
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The Painted Veil (Paperback) by W. Somerset Maugham bookshelves: to-read |
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The Echo Maker: A Novel (Hardcover) by Richard Powers |
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NPR
recommended for: Deep Thinkers read in February, 2008
Karen said:
"I found myself reevaluating my actions and relationships while reading this book. The plot was captivating. There were so many layers of symbolism and allegory. I wanted to know more about cranes at the end of it. I felt that the book was beyond my u...more
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Five Great Comedies: Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It and The Merry Wives of Windsor (Giant Thrifts) by William Shakespeare bookshelves: to-read |
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Elantris (Mass Market Paperback) by Brandon Sanderson |
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recommended to Karen by:
Mark and Kamis
recommended for: Fantasy/SciFi lovers
Karen said:
"I really enjoyed this book. I read it aloud to Ben and we couldn't put it down. The plot is unique, the characters were great. I thought Sanderson did a great job for a first novel.
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| June 02 | ||
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William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Paperback) by Bruce Coville |
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| March 21 | ||
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Karen
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Water for Elephants (Paperback) by Sara Gruen |
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recommended to Karen by:
Holly Pokorny
recommended for: No One read in March, 2008
Karen said:
"This book has a very engaging plot, but has too much vulgarity in it to ever recommend. I gave it three stars for the captivating plot, Rosie the Elephant, and the fact that it mixed the life on a big train circus (1930s) with the depression of a 93 ...more
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| March 18 | ||
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At the Villa of Reduced Circumstances (Paperback) by Alexander McCall Smith bookshelves: to-read |
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The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs (Paperback) by Alexander McCall Smith bookshelves: to-read |
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Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Hardcover) by Alexander McCall Smith bookshelves: to-read |
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