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This book was phenomenal and so well-written. Like most people, all I knew about Jonestown and People's Temple was from the news and some documentaries. This well-researched book goes far beyond that to provide in-depth information about how Jim Jones and the movement transformed from a small Indiana church to an abusive, socialist commune with over 900 dead in the Guyana jungle. A disturbing but amazing book. Highly recommended.

This is a great book both for fans of Patterson's work and his new readers. Although I enjoyed his earlier books, Eclipse and Exile are the best. For those who may be put off by the political elements of the story, don't be. It is an incredible page-turner with something for everyone. Pack it as a beach read, but make sure you have plenty of free time because you won't want to put it down!

I read this series as a YA and it has stayed with me over the years. It is just as good as an adult as it was when I was a teenager. I'm glad to see that the newfound popularity of the author's other series, the Vampire Diaries, is bringing it back. For those who enjoyed the Vampire Diaries, this series is a must read.

What a phenomenal book. It demonstrated the horror and absurdity of Idi Amin's rule in Uganda. Although it is a work of fiction, it is all the more fascinating because of the truth behind it. Beautifully written and a must-read.

What an adorable book. I bought it for my young niece, and she loved it. The story is cute with a great rhythym for reading aloud. The pictures are very cute, and she loved looking at those as much as reading the story. It is so much fun to read for both children and adults alike. I can't wait to get her the rest of the series!

Who knew that reading about Einstein's theory of relativity could be so enjoyable? It is a very whimsical and thoughtful book about different concepts of time and how life goes on.

Such a beautiful book and highly recommended, as are all of the other books in this series. The author is also the artist, and you really get into the correspondence between Grifin and Sabine. You can touch the postcards and take letters out of envelopes, and the different styles for the characters tell you even more about them than their dialogue can convey. Truly a wonderful reading experience.

How do any of us respond to death and grief? That is the underlying issue to Stephen King's amazing novel. Although it has plenty of horror to interest his hard-core fans and casual readers, it really drives home the extent some people go to to hold on to things that we love. A great summer read.

This is one of Stephen King's older novels, but it is one of the most enjoyable. I have read it many times, and each time it is disturbing. Although it has Stephen King's standard supernatural elements, it also is a tale about how dangerous obsessions of any kind are. A wonderful read.

This is a superb book telling about the heartbreaking genocide in Rwanda in the 1990s. It is a comprehensive history on the events that went largely ignored by the press and other nations until they gained too much momentum to stop. It is thought-provoking about what obligations humanity have to one another. It is a powerful and painful book, but it is a rewarding read.

What an amazing book. I read it years ago, and every time I revisit it, it gets better. It is so well-written that it reads like a novel, but it is about a very dark period of history. This book is like the background to Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Adam Hochschild skillfully portrays not only the atrocities of King Leopold's rule but also the beauty of the Congolese people. Whether you are a serious student of history or just looking for a fascinating read for your vacation, this is the book for you.

This is one of the most phenomenal books I have read in quite some time. Told from the point of view of a mother whose son commits a Columbine-type school shooting, the book unfolds through letters from the mother to her husband, Kevin's father. You see the boy grow from an isolated child into a disturbing, manipulative teenager and a threat to his parents, sister and peers. You also see the mother transform from an independent travel writer happy in her marriage to a somewhat reluctant and resentful mother of a difficult child. Although this may seem a sensationalist topic, Lionel Shriver makes it an astute portrayal of family life and its expectations and disappointments. The book is very well-written and with plenty of twists, even if you think you already know the outcome. I have read it multiple times and it never ceases to keep me entertained and keep me thinking. Highly recommended.

As a student of African history, I have read many books, fiction and non-fiction, about twentieth century Africa. This book is among the best. It is a page-turner that pulls you into the story from the first paragraph and a pleasure to read. I could not put it down once I picked it up. More than that, it also conveys the paranoia, devastation and brutality of 1970's South Africa under apartheid more than any other book I have read before. As the main character, Ben Du Toit, opens his eyes to the horrors of apartheid and race relations, you find yourself discovering those horrors with him. It is a compelling book and demonstrates the evils humanity can inflict on its own under the worst circumstances. A truly stunning book, whether you are a lover of history or a casual reader looking for a fast-paced and well-written book. Highly recommended.