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Notes from a Small Island

by Bill Bryson

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Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution – and How It Can Renew America

by Thomas L. Friedman

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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less

by Barry Schwartz

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Elissa rated a book really liked it Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Elissa rated a book liked it Things I've Learned from Women Who've Dumped Me by Ben Karlin	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Some of the stories were funnier than others. Some weren't really funny at all.
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Elissa and 17 other people liked LINDA's review of A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail: "At the recomendation of one of my bosses I took this book along on a strenuous 10 mile backcountry hike in Shenandoah that was full of amazing mountain-top vistas, stream crossings, and beautiful rocky trails framed with fall folliage. It is a hila..." Read more of this review »
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Elissa rated a book it was amazing A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is one of my new favorite books. It's great for science nerds and those who are not. For those who already know a lot of the history of which he's writing, be reassured that Bill Bryson will tell you a story that makes you understand and ...more
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Elissa rated a book it was amazing The Indelible Alison Bechdel: Confessions, Comix, and Miscellaneous Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
How can you not love Alison Bechdel? How can you not love Dykes To Watch Out For?
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Elissa rated a book really liked it Food Life, The by Steven Jenkins	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is why I love Fairway. This book really shows how Steven Jenkins goes to great lengths to get the best products for his store, whether it's olive oil or anchovies. He knows his food. He also shares recipes that are easy to follow and look quite ...more
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