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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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The Good Thief: A Novel by Hannah Tinti
The Good Thief: A Novel

prairiecactus, February 24, 2009

A magic, wonderful, masterful book! I loved the characters, all so completely real in their absurdity and humanity. Absolutely brilliant!
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When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
When You Are Engulfed in Flames

prairiecactus, January 13, 2009

When I read this book I was either smiling or laughing through every story. There were a few things that made me sit still and think before moving on...insights that made me say....."Ahhh, oh yeah, been there".
He is funny and absurd and I want him and sister Amy to move into my neighborhood!
If you want to laugh out loud read this book.
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