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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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Intuition by Allegra Goodman
Intuition

labrys, April 13, 2008

an exquisite book that paints convincing characters - very reminicent of the grad students and academic dysfunction I know - with enough intrigue to keep you on your toes! a great read - certainly her best yet!
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The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service by Laura Kaplan
The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service

labrys, April 27, 2007

more important now than ever - an amazing account of the feminist collective that trained women to perform safe underground abortions for other women.
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Grosse Pointe Blank
Grosse Pointe Blank

labrys, January 17, 2007

a fun movie with action, adventure and a little romance. john cusack charms as always as a hitman returning for his HS reunion. anyone who has moved on and returned for a visit can appreciate the moments of comic dissonance, and can be grateful that their return wasn't quite like this.
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Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan
Boy Meets Boy

labrys, January 17, 2007

this is a FABULOUS book - a queer utopia for young adults that made me giddy with joy. if only real life were like this!
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