I'm not usually one to pick up adult fiction and read it. If I'm going to read fiction, I'd rather hop over to the young adult section and read to my heart's content.
But this book was recommended by a friend, so I read it in three days. Not only does Margaret Lea, the main character, love books as much as I do, she perfectly describes the love affair book nerds have with their cherished titles and how passionately we'll defend our book obsession to anyone.
Lea works in her father's antiquarian bookstore, writes biographies on obscure people in her free time, re-reads the classics until they're memorized, and is invited to reclusive author Vida Winter's house to finally get on paper Winter's autobiography, which has never been known before. Very captivating storyline and great surprises along the way.
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We happened upon the new Doctor Who by chance over a year ago and are now avid fans. The humor, the smart writing, and the perfect casting all come together to make a great show. I loved Christopher Eccleston as the 9th Doctor, but David Tennant steals the show as the 10th. I highly recommend this.
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I'm not vegan and probably never will be, but, man, does this cupcake book deliver some amazing recipes....I may never make regular desserts again. I highly recommend the Pistachio & Rosewater cupcakes and the Pumpkin Chocolate cupcakes.
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This is hands-down the most offensively hilarious book I have ever read. The British get major kudos for this.....my God, if you like Brit humor at all and you aren't offended by well, everything, read this.
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The space I would need to write about how much I love Jasper Fforde's books exceeds what I have available here. Suffice it to say, everyone should pick this series up and read it. It's intelligent, it makes great & nerdy references to everything pop culture and literary, and the storyline is quite original.
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halofriendly, February 9, 2008
I'm not usually one to pick up adult fiction and read it. If I'm going to read fiction, I'd rather hop over to the young adult section and read to my heart's content.But this book was recommended by a friend, so I read it in three days. Not only does Margaret Lea, the main character, love books as much as I do, she perfectly describes the love affair book nerds have with their cherished titles and how passionately we'll defend our book obsession to anyone.
Lea works in her father's antiquarian bookstore, writes biographies on obscure people in her free time, re-reads the classics until they're memorized, and is invited to reclusive author Vida Winter's house to finally get on paper Winter's autobiography, which has never been known before. Very captivating storyline and great surprises along the way.
(5 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series (Widescreen)
halofriendly, February 9, 2008
We happened upon the new Doctor Who by chance over a year ago and are now avid fans. The humor, the smart writing, and the perfect casting all come together to make a great show. I loved Christopher Eccleston as the 9th Doctor, but David Tennant steals the show as the 10th. I highly recommend this.(0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes That Rule by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Romero
halofriendly, December 12, 2007
I'm not vegan and probably never will be, but, man, does this cupcake book deliver some amazing recipes....I may never make regular desserts again. I highly recommend the Pistachio & Rosewater cupcakes and the Pumpkin Chocolate cupcakes.(5 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
Modern Toss: Featuring Mr. Tourette by Jon Link
halofriendly, December 12, 2007
This is hands-down the most offensively hilarious book I have ever read. The British get major kudos for this.....my God, if you like Brit humor at all and you aren't offended by well, everything, read this.(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
The Eyre Affair :Thursday Next #01 by Jasper Fforde
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The space I would need to write about how much I love Jasper Fforde's books exceeds what I have available here. Suffice it to say, everyone should pick this series up and read it. It's intelligent, it makes great & nerdy references to everything pop culture and literary, and the storyline is quite original.(3 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)