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The Sookie Stackhouse books are fun to read. Told from first person perspective, I sometimes feel like I'm missing important information that comes from an omniscient narrator, but once I got used to her point of view, I found I enjoyed the series. The latest in the southern vampire series, Harris gives us a snapshot of life in Bon Temps and what it's like interacting with the supernatural AND humans. What makes these so enjoyable is that relationship problems exist no matter human, shifter or vampire. Oh what a relief to know that others have the same problems we do.
Just when you thought your life couldn't be any worse, your girl friend leaves you, someone breaks into your apartment and oh yea, your cat is dead. Hysterically funny and sometimes incredibly painful to read, Kirkwood weaves a great tale of a man down on his luck (and that's putting it mildly). This book was given to me as a gift and I read it without putting it down. I now buy copies as gifts and leave out when guests come to visit.
You can spend a small fortune buying books on punctuation or you can simply buy this book. Peppered with punctuation history, examples and humor, Truss turns a boring subject into a humorous view of punctuation as an art instead of a chore. A great and necessary reference.
I readily admit that I will roll my eyes at many things I lump into the category of "new age". And when I read about programs that claim to achieve happiness through meditation, the eyes do start rolling. Perhaps it is because many of these books appeal only to one side of the brain and I am not THAT right-brained. Buddha's Brain uses science to show how meditation can make a difference. The science aspect helped make it click and I found myself more open to the concepts presented in the book. This book is ideal for those who have been told they need to relax, reduce stress, maybe try meditation, but like me, scoff at wispy music and quickly find ourselves snoozing instead of meditating. The science made it conceivable for me.
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As a dog owner, I loved Walter the Farting Dog. Who hasn't experienced the eye watering, room clearing, effervescent, odoriferous, lovely smell that is our beloved dogs...farting. And in color. It's a great read and was fun to share with my nephew. Looking forward to reading the next one.
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Dead Reckoning: Sookie Stackhouse #11 (Southern Vampire Series) by Charlaine Harris
leslie obrien, September 1, 2011
The Sookie Stackhouse books are fun to read. Told from first person perspective, I sometimes feel like I'm missing important information that comes from an omniscient narrator, but once I got used to her point of view, I found I enjoyed the series. The latest in the southern vampire series, Harris gives us a snapshot of life in Bon Temps and what it's like interacting with the supernatural AND humans. What makes these so enjoyable is that relationship problems exist no matter human, shifter or vampire. Oh what a relief to know that others have the same problems we do.P.S. Your Cat Is Dead by James Kirkwood
leslie obrien, September 1, 2011
Just when you thought your life couldn't be any worse, your girl friend leaves you, someone breaks into your apartment and oh yea, your cat is dead. Hysterically funny and sometimes incredibly painful to read, Kirkwood weaves a great tale of a man down on his luck (and that's putting it mildly). This book was given to me as a gift and I read it without putting it down. I now buy copies as gifts and leave out when guests come to visit.Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation: Illustrated Edition by Lynn Truss
leslie obrien, February 14, 2011
You can spend a small fortune buying books on punctuation or you can simply buy this book. Peppered with punctuation history, examples and humor, Truss turns a boring subject into a humorous view of punctuation as an art instead of a chore. A great and necessary reference.Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love & Wisdom by Rick Hanson
leslie obrien, September 29, 2010
I readily admit that I will roll my eyes at many things I lump into the category of "new age". And when I read about programs that claim to achieve happiness through meditation, the eyes do start rolling. Perhaps it is because many of these books appeal only to one side of the brain and I am not THAT right-brained. Buddha's Brain uses science to show how meditation can make a difference. The science aspect helped make it click and I found myself more open to the concepts presented in the book. This book is ideal for those who have been told they need to relax, reduce stress, maybe try meditation, but like me, scoff at wispy music and quickly find ourselves snoozing instead of meditating. The science made it conceivable for me.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Banned from the Beach (Walter the Farting Dog) by William Kotzwinkle
leslie obrien, September 9, 2010
As a dog owner, I loved Walter the Farting Dog. Who hasn't experienced the eye watering, room clearing, effervescent, odoriferous, lovely smell that is our beloved dogs...farting. And in color. It's a great read and was fun to share with my nephew. Looking forward to reading the next one.1-5 of 39next