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]]> 30792132 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:56:12 -0700 Review26842177 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/26842177 to: The Miracle at Speedy Motors (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 9) by Alexander McCall Smith
This is the 9th in the Ladies #1 detective series and it is as warm and soothing as the others. Mma Ramotoswe has to find the relatives of a young woman, Mma Makotsi makes a big mistake with a gift from Phuti, and Mr. Matokoni takes his adopted daughter for treatment in Johannesburg. Lots to do. Still when I open these books its like being in the company of old friends and the world takes on a more human scale. I can't wait for the next one. ]]> 30792844 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:10:58 -0700 Review26842723 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/26842723 to: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 1) by Alexander McCall Smith
This is the first of the Mma Ramotswe books. It sets the gentle tone for the others and is both fun and soothing to read ]]> 30792312 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:05:22 -0700 Review3273394 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3273394 to: In the Company of Cheerful Ladies (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 6) by Alexander McCall Smith
the 6th in the series. humane, whimsical, and humorous as always. in this one, mme ramwatsi has trouble with her 'ex', Note, and mma maccutse finally finds a good man. ]]> 30660682 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:10:20 -0700 Comment1169163 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/25830260 Jrobertus's review of Plainsong
by Kent Haruf

Clare and I were discussing the question of Evensong. We think it will be very good but we are afraid it will disrupt the wonderful literary world created in Plainsong. I'm going to let her read it first I think. Eventually I will get there though I'm sure. ]]> 30557100 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:16:24 -0700 Review26660451 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/26660451 The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature (Paperback) by Geoffrey Miller
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]]> 29496055 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:18:48 -0700 Review25831078 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/25831078 to: The Two Minute Rule (Mass Market Paperback) by Robert Crais
This is the first thriller by this author that I have read, or heard (I listened to it as an unabridged audio book on my way back from KC.) and I enjoyed it. Hurray. A life-long criminal has been reformed by prison and upon his release learns his police officer son has been murdered. He solicits the help of the ex-FBI agent who sent him away to solve this crime. It is a most interesting plot, with some nice twists and turns that fooled me. It had a good ratio of action to reflection and so moved along smartly. ]]> 29495670 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:12:18 -0700 Review25830751 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/25830751 to: Fierce Pajamas: An Anthology of Humor Writing from The New Yorker (Modern Library Paperbacks) by Henry Finder
This collection of New Yorker humor pieces is priceless. The essays from the 30's and 40's are still hilarious and represent the work of some terrific writers. Jack Handy has a modern piece that totally cracked me up. Check this out. ]]> 29495330 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:08:29 -0700 Review25830499 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/25830499 to: Be Cool (Paperback) by Elmore Leonard
This is a sequel to "get Shorty". Chili Palmer is researching the music industry for a film story. He encounters a promising lady singer/songwriter with a nasty manager. As usual, Leonard's dialog is crisp and fun; there were even a few laugh out loud scenes. This is not great literature but sure is fun. ]]> 29495148 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:05:11 -0700 Review25830353 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/25830353 to: The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2007 (The Best American Series) by Tim Folger
The editor has compiled a number of interesting articles for this years collection. I found the section on epigenetics to be particularly useful, as I believe this new field will radically alter the nature/nurture debate. All the articles were interesting, really. ]]>