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The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
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Walton, Leslye
kauyyek
, May 21, 2014
Magical realism? Check. Setting in France and Seattle? Check. These are three things that I love and I am so happy to have found this book that combines them in such a beautiful way. Do not let the fact that this is considered a teen-read stop you from picking up this book. It is definitely a story that will be appreciated by fans of Like Water For Chocolate, even they are two very different books.
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The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science
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Starr, Douglas
kauyyek
, June 23, 2013
I was absolutely fascinated by this book. I was attracted by the setting (late 19th century France), being a French teacher and a history buff, but the story of the development of forensic science as it pertained to the case of the serial killer, Joseph Vacher, kept me glued to the book. The photos in the middle of the book are spoilers, so if you don't want to know the outcome of the trial (is he sane and therefore able to be held accountable for his crimes, or is he insane and not accountable), don't look at the photos. If you like non-fiction, true crime stories, and/or forensics, this book is for you.
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Manga Moods
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Saori Takarai
kauyyek
, November 24, 2012
I got this for my daughter for Christmas when she was 10 and was just entering the manga/anime phase. She loved it and 2 years later, it is still a favorite book. She actually uses it to learn Japanese phrases as well as for as inspiration for her drawings. This book is a great gift for any young fan of Japanese manga or anything "kawaii".
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Dog Stars
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Peter Heller
kauyyek
, August 11, 2012
Out of all the many post-apocalyptic books that I've read, this one is the most surprising, in a very good way. It has the expected desolation, violence, loneliness, etc. but the language and the manner in which it is written can only be described as poetic. I highly recommend this for any one who likes reading books in this genre and more importantly, for those who think that they don't.
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Cheaper by the Dozen
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Frank Gilbreth
kauyyek
, August 06, 2012
My tween daughter and I have a nightly reading ritual. Usually, we pick fantasy series, but recently I thought it would be good to broaden her horizons with a classic. We had Cheaper By the Dozen on our shelves, so I showed it to her. She wasn't enthusiastic about it, but I asked her to just try listening to a couple of chapters and if she didn't like it, she could choose another book. Needless to say, she loved it! I'm glad that we used it for reading aloud because while her reading level is very high, there are some very old-fashioned words and concepts that she didn't "get" and we were able to talk about them, e.g. mumbly peg.
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Big Burn Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America
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Timothy Egan
kauyyek
, January 02, 2012
A page-turner non-fiction book. It also taught me a lot about my adopted corner (the Pacific Northwest) of the United States. I think that every high school should have this title on its reading list.
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Wee Free Men Unabridged
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Terry Pratchett
kauyyek
, July 15, 2011
This audio book made a long car trip with one teenaged boy, 2 tween girls and 2 adults go by very quickly. Terry Pratchett is a genius with words and Stephen Briggs is "better than Jim Dale" (quoting my son). The exploits of the Nac MacFeegle will have you laughing out loud and saying "Ach, Crivens" and "Wailey, wailey, wailey" when it's over.
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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
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Amy Chua
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, February 27, 2011
This book infuriated me. I listened to the audio version so I did a lot talking back to Ms. Chua as I listened. I kept yelling "Moderation! Why don't you try moderation?" Her smugness made me want to scream, which I did sometimes. The sleepover story made me incredibly angry - if she had taken the time to get to know her daughter's classmates, then maybe she would have made a better choice about it. So, why did I give it a 4 our of 5? I listened to it with my kids (11 and 14) and it was great fodder for discussion. (Plus, I hope that it made them appreciate me a little bit more.)
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Time Was Soft There A Paris Sojourn at Shakespeare & Co
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Jeremy Mercer
kauyyek
, July 01, 2010
Having lived in Paris in the late 80s and early 90s, I was a frequent visitor and occasionally, a paying customer of Shakespeare & Co. This book took me on a wonderful trip down memory lane. I consider myself fortunate to have been invited to tea on a Sunday afternoon and I have a friend who actually spent a few nights there. I made a return visit to Paris last summer and had to stop in at my favorite bookstore and had the honor of talking with George's daughter. This book is a must read for everyone who has entered the crazy, lovely world that is Shakespeare & Co.
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