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The Angel Experiment: Maximum Ride 1
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James Patterson
cmdoduck
, August 04, 2012
I loved this book from the first chapter. It is readable by more than just Young Adults. Love the characters, the action, the story that you become a part of. I felt like I was part of the action, that I was in this world where these children had been part of this angel experiment, it definitely felt like Our world today and I could see this happening. Definitely believable, and how can you not feel empathy towards these children that are in this situation? Great book and would definitely recommend it to others.
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Bean Trees
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Barbara Kingsolver
cmdoduck
, February 10, 2011
I really enjoyed reading this book. I would read this book again, it felt like I would enjoy the second read even more than the first. I felt like I could really relate to the main character even though I had never been in the same situations as she had. Even the supportive characters were lovable and I am proud to say that I have friends as wonderful as hers were. It also proves that you just don't know where a friend or support might come from. Our lives take us in so many directions, and we don't realize how wonderful those are until we look back and see how so many of our decisions (or things we don't decide to do) can change our lives for the better. Barbara Kingsolver does a great job at showing through the events in the book how even bad things can turn out to be good.
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Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow
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Jessica Day George
cmdoduck
, January 24, 2011
I love how the author has taken a fairy tale and made it into a book, filling in the details that as kids we don't need but as adults or young adults we love to have filled in. She did a great job of making this simple story one that I wanted to read, and felt that I had to finish. Her characters were exactly -as- fairytalish as they needed to be, and realistic as well. There were times while I was reading that I didn't feel like I was reading a fairy tale, and then something strange would happen and I was briefly reminded that this wasn't real, but it didn't take me long to be sucked back into the story. I can't wait to read more of her novels, I hope they are as good as this one.
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One Day
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David Nicholls
cmdoduck
, January 21, 2011
There were many things I enjoyed about this book. For example I loved how the author took the date of these two people meeting, July 15, 1988, and for the next 19 years we see a glimpse of them during each year on that date. You find out what Dexter is doing and then also what Emma is doing. Sometimes they are friends, sometimes they are not, sometimes they are more than friends. As you explore each new chapter you never know where they will be in the next one. I felt myself wanting to read faster but at the same time to want to take it slowly and enjoy the book. The only thing I didn't enjoy about the book was the bittersweet ending, it came too fast and was unexpected, but then again not every ending is going to be all cake and ice cream. This story definitely made me happy and sad, I laughed and got even angry at the characters for some of it. I would definitely recommend this book, it was a great read.
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Where the Wild Things Are
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Maurice Sendak
cmdoduck
, January 15, 2011
I am 29 years old and just read this book for the first time. Unfortunately for me I never read this as a child, but can't wait to read it to my own children. I imagine most children can relate to this book, the overactive imagination, getting into trouble and then going off into a wonderful world that you feel a part of and accepted in.
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One for the Money: Stephanie Plum 1
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Janet Evanovich
cmdoduck
, January 13, 2011
I've really enjoyed reading Janet Evanovich's books. The characters are funny and unique, and Stephanie Plum is the one whose thoughts we are privy to. I can't say that I relate to Stephanie in any way, but it was fun to read, comical and very entertaining. Her job situation is amusing and I enjoy watching her "catch" the bad guys and bring them in, and I like to see how she is going to get out of the jams that she gets herself in. A good relax your brain and just enjoy the read kind of book.
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Enchanted Broccoli Forest New Revised Edition
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Mollie Katzen
cmdoduck
, January 09, 2011
Such a nice vegetarian cookbook, I believe everyone (meat eaters and vegetarians) should own this book. First the title is awesome and intriguing, if that doesn't get you to want it then open the book and flip through the pages. Every recipe has unique illustrations that sometimes illustrate difficult things you are doing in the recipe (ie bread making things), or unique little illustrations that have to do with the recipe but don't necessarily show you things you are doing (because it isn't a hard recipe). If you still aren't convinced, well the recipes themselves are interesting and wonderful to eat and try. I have tried out numerous recipes in here, and each one has been great. I don't cook often, but when I do this is the first cookbook I look through.
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Mortal Instruments Box Set
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Cassandra Clare
cmdoduck
, January 06, 2011
I started this series by reading the first book, City of Bones. What drew me to the book wasn't initially the story line or any reviews of the book, but the cover art and the author's name. Well my first name is also Cassandra, and my best friends name is Clare... so I know when her and I are together we are quite the pair so anyone with our names... well her books ought to be great, right? :) I know that the reasoning doesn't follow through, but the cover of this book with the name combined, it felt like destiny when I picked it up. So I started reading the book, and from the beginning was intrigued by this new world that Cassandra Clare was showing me. Since the main girl in the book is also brand new to this world, you really get the details that you want when learning about the who's and what's. The world you are in is modern New York, but then she adds a twist, those stories we've heard about with vampires, werewolves, fairies, warlocks... well they were true! *gasp* As you progress through each book you delve a little bit deeper each time into the world, and are pleasantly surprised throughout the books. And the cover art is sparkly and fun to look at. After reading the first book you will want to read the second and third so I would go ahead and just get them in the boxed set, might save you some money. :) Although if you wait you might even be able to get City of Fallen Angels into the boxed set as well.
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Graceling
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Kristin Cashore
cmdoduck
, January 01, 2011
I really enjoyed reading this book, the characters were intriguing as well as the story. I had a hard time putting it down, I just kept wanting to read it. For being the first book that she had published I was very impressed. Can't wait to read more from this author.
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