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Dec 29, 2015 10:03AM
Hoping to clear a lot of my TBR pile in 2016.
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Congrats on finishing your first book in 2016!
Julia wrote: "1. 
Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble, and Coming of Age in the Bronx"
Thought it was a great book. Wonderful writing.
What did you think of this book, Julia?
Megan wrote: "Congrats on finishing your first book in 2016!"Thanks, glad to have gotten started!
Jackie B. wrote: "What did you think of this book, Julia?"I liked it although it was tough going at times because of the subject matter. It amazes me how much work the author must have done and how deeply embedded she was in their lives.
Thanks! I think seeing everyone else's progress really helps me stay motivated.
Julie, since you liked Random Family, have you read Just Like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America by Helen Thorpe? This was a GR's Recommendation that popped up and I just bought it a few minutes ago.
I haven't read it but it looks really interesting. Let me know what you think of it. Might need to go on my TBR shelf.
You have read all the published Robert Galbraith books now, Julia. What is your overall impression of the series?
Jackie B. wrote: "You have read all the published Robert Galbraith books now, Julia. What is your overall impression of the series?"I enjoyed the series and will be reading any further installments. I wouldn't say it's at the level of the Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson but it was still very well-written and engaging.
good luck with your target, looks like you are getting a great start!
Ellen Rory wrote: "good luck with your target, looks like you are getting a great start!"Thanks! So far, so good!
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The Reluctant Dragon: 75th Anniversary Edition
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The Prize: Who's in Charge of America's Schools?
Jackie B. wrote: "Ooooh. What did you think of The Prize: Who's in Charge of America's Schools??"As someone who has worked in education and also followed some of the education reform movements, it was really interesting and I think a fair portrait of all involved. I'm currently reading about how Finland approaches their educational system so I'm interested to see how it compares/contrasts. Also interested in picking up Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America's Public Schools to see if I'm persuaded.
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Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel13.
A Fatal Grace14.
The Cruelest Month15.
A Rule Against Murder
Julia wrote: "As someone who has worked in education and also followed some of the education reform movements, it was really interesting and I think a fair portrait of all involved. ..."That's good. I am also a former public school educator, so I'm interested as well. I'm getting to the age where I am thinking about my kids and their educational future, so this is important to me.
It's been awhile since I updated:18.
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The Mapping of Love and Death
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
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It's OK Not to Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids
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Fair Play
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The Thirteenth Tale
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A Lesson in Secrets
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The Last Child
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A Game of Thrones
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The Girl In The Ice
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The Life We Bury
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The Woman in Cabin 10
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A Clash of Kings
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A Storm of Swords
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A Feast for Crows
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Pretty Girls
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A Dance with Dragons
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Death in the Andamans
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Harriet the Spy: 50th Anniversary Edition
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Three Blind Mice: A Short Story
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Elegy for Eddie
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Sharp Objects
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