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Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala

Holly B, April 25, 2013

Honest, raw, riveting. This memoir recounts the devastation for one woman of losing everyone she loves in an instant. She slowly recovers, sometimes despite herself, and not always gracefully. And knowing her story is but one in several hundred thousand just makes it all the more devastating. An extraordinary read.

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In a Far Country: The True Story of a Mission, a Marriage, a Murder, and the Remarkable Reindeer Rescue of 1898

Holly B, January 1, 2013

Fascinating book. Along with the incredible story of the perseverance required to drive reindeer through 700 miles of northern Alaska, you gain a fair understanding of how native Alaskans lived in the late 1800s. I also appreciated the author's focus on the importance of respecting a native culture, particularly in light of the natives being seen as 'lesser' by so many at the time. Very absorbing.

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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Holly B, January 1, 2013

Definitely deserving of a Puddly. Terrific book.

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The Twelve (The Passage Trilogy #2) by Justin Cronin

Holly B, October 20, 2012

Cronin continues his mesmerizing, page-turning style in The Twelve, continuing seamlessly in the style of The Passage. He carries forward the stories of the characters and adds more along the way in this survival story. There is more of an epic proportion to this book, compared to a more heroes journey focus in the first one, adding enough variety to contribute layers of interest. I'm looking forward to the final book, but this one ends on a satisfying note for the time being. Loved it.

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The Passage by Justin Cronin

Holly B, August 7, 2012

Unbelievably good book--a must read for anyone who enjoys post-apocalyptic visions. Cronin spends about 200 pages setting up the story in this 800+ pager, but it feels like 20 pages since the content and style are so outstanding. He really pulls you into the story and makes you feel like you ar living it along with the characters. The ending made me wildly long for the next book, which of course doesn't come out until October. Loved it.

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