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Original Essays | December 12, 2009

Alexander McCall Smith: IMG The Courage of Others



I have recently written a novel about life in England during the Second World War. I felt some concern before I tackled this theme — the War... Continue »
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    La's Orchestra Saves the World

    Alexander McCall Smith

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Send in the Idiots: Stories from the Other Side of Autism by Kamran Nazeer
Send in the Idiots: Stories from the Other Side of Autism

emmal, January 21, 2008

A wonderfully written book filled with heart, observations and insights, including concepts such as "local coherence". The author presents himself and his search for his former classmates in a genuine and engaging manner. Well worth the read!
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The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story by Lemony Snicket and Lisa Brown
The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story

emmal, December 13, 2007

A delightful gift for adults who want to scream "AAAAAH!" during the Christmas-centric season. Kids will probably enjoy it too, but the simple artwork and storyline had two adults in stitches.
Highly recommended for those who love latkes!
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