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Jubal Sackett by Louis L'Amour - this is a very exciting story about one of the first immigrants to the US exploring into the wilderness.A book about surfing or snorkeling.
Lorraine wrote: "Jubal Sackett by Louis L'Amour - this is a very exciting story about one of the first immigrants to the US exploring into the wilderness.Lorraine, my Pop-pop read me that book when I was about five years old- one of my favorite memories!
The Soul of Surfing by Fred Hemmings
A book about a news reporter.
All the President's Men by Carl BernsteinA book with recipes included (but not an actual cook book).
Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen - Julie PowellA book where one of the characters is the devil.
Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice.a book where the main character has a younger sister
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevskya book that takes place on an island
Betsy wrote: "Shutter Island by Dennis LeHayne"Abook about Appalachian folk beliefs,or ghost stories
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. AndrewsA book where the main character is going through a mid-life crisis
I'll bump this up to the top - it's a fun game.
Cane River by Lalita Tademy (partially takes place in the 1850s)a book about the War of 1812
The Shell Seekersby Rosamunde PilcherAn older woman reflects on her life as the daughter of a famous painter and the man she meets who is her one true love.
Excellent, excellent book
Hi Nancy: I believe the Shell Seekers is set in different parts of England and Scotland. I agree it's a wonderful book, as her writing always is.
The Invasion of Canada: 1812-1813 by Pierre Berton (most of the battles described take place in southern Ontario or on the sourrounding Great Lakes)A book about coffee
I am the Cheese by Robert CormierA book that takes place in New Orleans
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de RosnayA book with wine
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith (haven't read it!)A book that has been translated from its original language to the language you read it in.
"The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peal Pie Society" by two ladies who based the story on fact, and, sadly, both have passed away.
Vonney - please suggest a new book recommendation.
This game looks funny. Let's go on with it!What about a book set in India?
The Tower, The Zoo, and The Tortoise by Julia Stuart Mrs. Cook is a 181 years-old tortoise without tail. That's unusual.a book set in a isolate place.
Winesburg, OhioA book I studied in a college short story course in 1968: connected short story poetic portraits of characters in a small town. Lovely
Lorraine wrote: "Starburst: A Novel by Robin Pilcher - Edinburgh Festival - good book!A book with a clown."
Life Expectany By Dean Koontz
Vampire Academy/ Love at stake seriesA book with forbidden romance?
The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead followed by God Speaks the Pastafarian Quatrains
Sara wrote: "Vampire Academy/ Love at stake seriesA book with forbidden romance?"
The iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa
A book with forbidden romance - Romeo and JulietA book where the dogs don't die!
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A book dealing with a song writing team.