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Scorch Trials Maze Runner 02
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James Dashner
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, December 31, 2012
Wow. That was a thrill ride! James Dashner really knows how to ratchet up the tension. There are twists and turns and crazy plot developments aplenty, and I felt like a ballerina for as much as I was on my toes reading this. This isn't a book one skims - blink and you've missed a shift and the story is now going in a completely unexpected direction. A truly exciting read.
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Dark Frontier
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Eric Ambler
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, December 31, 2012
Ambler uses the tired plot device of amnesia in a delightful way -- perhaps it wasn't a cliche when he wrote this, but it still serves to reinforce the relative innocence of his time. This is a book that can be read in a single long evening, and I heartily recommend it.
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City of Dark Magic
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Magnus Flyte
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, December 31, 2012
For those who like reads that involve history, historical landmarks, mystery, magic/paranormal and good characters, then this book is for you. If you like stories with similar undertones written by the likes of Dan Brown, then this book is for you. By now you know that Magnus Flyte is definitely not a man, and although written by two ladies ��" you’d never say. This reads as if one person wrote this book, and I liked the style of writing very much. Good, good stuff! I certainly think so.
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Phantom
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Jo Nesbo
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, December 31, 2012
Having read all the books Sheldon has written, you feel no other book, no other author can do justice to mystery, thriller or crime the way he did. Having picked up The Phantom and now after reading the book, I know how wrong I was. This man is a genius. This book is the ninth in what essentially is the Harry Hole series. Now I had no idea that such a man existed who is such a terrific writer.
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The Mists of Avalon
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Marion Zimmer Bradley
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, December 31, 2012
This is by far my favorite reading experience. . I would read, and my elbows would go numb, so I would lay on my back until my thumbs hurt, and then flip over again. I had read some Zimmer Bradley in high school and enjoyed it, Firebrand and the one about trapeze artists, but I hadn't been swallowed by the story, hadn't consumed it in turn, like I did with this book. She blew my post-adolescent mind with her view of history, of legend, of the long, dark story of men and women. Totally recommended.
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Windup Girl
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Paolo Bacigalupi
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, December 31, 2012
What an excellent book! This is one of the best modern sci-fi/steam-punk books I have read in a very long time, as it reads like high literature with intriguing characters. The characters are very complex and Paolo Bacigalupi does an excellent job of showing the reader the many shades of gray each character inhabits. There are no blatently good, bad, black or white characters here.
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Me Talk Pretty One Day
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David Sedaris
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, December 31, 2012
I originally read this collection of comic essays when it came out ten years ago. But after picking up a used copy for a friend who had never heard of David Sedaris (how is that even possible?) I found myself unable to resist rereading it. Despite my familiarity with the book, I enjoyed it as much if not more than the first time. All of the essays are interesting (presuming you find the oddball musings of a neurotic gay misanthrope interesting, that is) but there are also many pieces in this book that are just deeply, hysterically funny
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Corrections
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Jonathan Franzen
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, December 31, 2012
The Corrections is one of the few books which made me want to find out what the guy wrote next, which is Freedom, waht a crap title. But I will be buying. The Corrections has one really naff section, where it turns into a stupid farce about post-Soviet Lithuania and gangsters and stuff, really bad. Otherwise I thought it was tough, tender, relentless even, but sadly, full of interesting verbs.
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Billy Lynns Long Halftime Walk
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Fountain, Ben
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, December 31, 2012
If you saw and enjoyed the compelling TV series Generation Kill, then I think you will love this book. There are many outrageous claims made for the book on the back of the proof copy I read and, I have to say, they all stand up. This is classic literature that will stand the test of time; classic in the sense that it joins a long list of stories about the damage done to young men by a foreign war and the difficulties they face in re-adapting to their homeland. It is also a damning, lacerating dissection of a certain facet of United States society - of those people who are well content to talk the talk of war but are happily oblivious of the cost. The story is also consistently funny - bitingly so - and all the more heartbreaking for that.
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Stolen Life A Memoir
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Jaycee Dugard
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, December 31, 2012
This is an incredible piece of testimony to a shocking perpetuation of violence against a human being. I am glad that the publishers chose to keep Jaycee's young voice, which sounds unspoiled and unguarded in a surprising and touching way. There were some editorial missteps, however, that I felt detracted from the book quite a bit, including leaving in inconsistent tenses, confusing timelines, and switching back and forth perhaps a little too often between past and present for a fairly short book. Addressing these issues would have streamlined the book immensely, and it's puzzling that more efforts weren't made to provide a better framework for the story.
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Churchill: The Prophetic Statesman
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James C. Humes
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, December 31, 2012
If you are a fan of Churchill you’ll want to read or listen to this book. It would also be a great gift! I found it interesting as well as informative ��" both on a level that forced a “Wow!” out of me from time to time. Although I enjoyed listening to the book I would recommend also reading the print book. I had to stop and ‘rewind’ more than a few times to get the full gist of what had just been said. If I’d been reading the actual book there would have been a lot of highlighting involved.
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
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Bill Bryson
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, December 31, 2012
A WALK IN THE WOODS is a wonderful read; funny, honest, but quite long feeling, as it details the hundreds of miles explored. Bill and his hiking bud Steve are two daring and dedicated trekking comedians. After receiving my full dose of geography and botany info, along with the harsh realities of those who brave the "AT," I think I'll stick to my roundabout at home or a half day at Muir Woods again one day. For now I'm off to cuddle with my sachet.
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Woes of the True Policeman
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Roberto Bolano, Natasha Wimmer
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, December 31, 2012
Reading this made me feel a wave of sadness that this novel is to be Bolano's unfinished and last work to be published. Hyper, surreal and darkly comedic, the novel is a continuation of the adventures of Professor Amaltifano of Bolano's sprawling "2666", his daughter, Rosa who disappears in Book II of the latter work; the works of Archimboldi, who serves as the catalyst of "2666's" plot in motion as well as Amaltifano's former lovers; young and hypersexual students Castillo and Padilla who serve as metaphors of the young, virile and frustrated ignored artists whom Bolano always has sympatized with in all his works. By all accounts, its a fast paced read into the abyss; something that will continue to linger on in the reader's mind with penetrating insight towards the mind of a genius such as Bolano's.
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By Blood
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Ellen Ullman
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, December 31, 2012
Once the story got rolling, By Blood definitely kept me turning pages with the multi-layered mysteries and psychological suspense, and if the ending failed to fully satisfy, it should be said that stories like this one really do resist any kind of “end.” So even though it was more of a 3.5 for me, I’d still recommend By Blood to anyone looking for a compelling and thought-provoking literary thriller.
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Jack Reachers Rules
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Lee Child
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, December 31, 2012
This is a fun book and contains all the tips, tricks and codes that our hero lives by most of which can be found in all the novels. Still a good accompaniment and would recommend
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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk A Modest Bestiary
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David Sedaris
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, December 31, 2012
Got this for Christmas, and Whoa! Liked it way better than I thought I would - much harsher and more caustic than anything he's done before. Like Aesop but much scarier and meaner. I'd read it again too just to enjoy his perfect command of everyday American speech. He is a national treasure.
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Outlander
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Diana Gabaldon
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, December 31, 2012
This series changed my life. I cannot even begin to go into the details of how much I fell in love with the main characters: Claire Beauchamp and Jamie Fraser. The love story between these two beautifully written characters actually transcends time and logic. Their devotion, respect and soul-reaching love was one of beauty and even awe inspiring. Theirs is a long and beautiful historic journey together reaching limits and boundaries of both heartwarming depth and gut-wrenching tragedy. Not to be cryptic, it's just that this indescribable story is meant to be told through the words of the brilliant author, Diana Gabaldon.
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Zero Day: John Puller 1
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David Baldacci
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, December 30, 2012
I loved this book from the first minute. The sound effects on this one is like a regular production. There are gunshots, bomb blasts and music that make the suspense even more intense. Mr. McLarty and Ms. Cassidy do a fantastic job in my opinion for the characters in the book. Mr. Baldacci never disappoints me in his writing. This one is definitely a 5 out of 5 star book. Especially if you like action and detecting. A couple of explosions and some real serious mayhem.
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Tinkers
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Harding, Paul
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, December 30, 2012
I'd love to reread this book one day and read it straight through without stopping (something I couldn't do as I was traveling). As it was, I did immediately reread many of its beautiful and complex sentences. After I was finished the book, I thought of these sentences as a trail (perhaps that's because I did a lot of hiking on my trip!) that leads you back to where you started. I first read these sentences in pieces, stopping to think, letting my mind settle on ideas and images, until I got to the end of the sentence and then I immediately started the sentence over again, not stopping the second time until I got to its end. Both 'hikes' were enjoyable, each time bringing different pleasures and insights.
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My Year in Meals My Year in Cocktails
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Rachael Ray, John Cusimano
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, December 30, 2012
It's a fun cookbook...Love the Italy vacation section. I also love the fact that she and her husband John took all the photos for the book. I can't wait to try some of the recipes, but it's the Cocktails section that looks the most fun. I love that they put it in the back of the book and have it so you FLIP it! So fun Rachel Ray. Thank you.
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Trauma My Life as an Emergency Surgeon
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James Cole
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, December 30, 2012
One of the more fascinating medical memoirs I have read, mainly because Dr. Cole is so engaging and he doesn't shy away from going through the nitty-gritty details of his surgeries. This one kept me up way later than I should have been awake, but entertained me the entire time. Thank you Dr. James Cole for your brave service to our country, no matter how complicated it may have been.
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1984
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George Orwell
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, December 30, 2012
Everything about this book is captivating. It's groundbreaking yet at the same time, purely classic. Ahead of its time, yet timeless. From Big Brother to the Thought Police, I was hooked and wanted to know more about it all. Basically, I think everyone should read 1984 at some point. It's absolutely incredible and I loved it. I don't re-read many books but this will definitely be one of them. It is a hard read, but more importantly, it is a MUST read.
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38 Nooses Lincoln Little Crow & the Beginning of the Frontiers End
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Scott W Berg
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, December 30, 2012
I began reading this book on December 26th, the 150th anniversary of the largest mass hanging in the United States. Being a Minnesotan, I was familiar with the story of the Dakota War, but this well written account gave me a much deeper insight into the motivations, events and people involved in the conflict. This summer, I visited a couple important places in this conflict, and I know most of the places mentioned in the book, so again, as a Minnesotan, I really connected to the geography of the uprising. I would recommend this book for those interested in Ameican history, Lincoln, the Civil War period or Minnesota history
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Life After Murder Five Men in Search of Redemption
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Nancy Mullane
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, December 30, 2012
What an amazing piece of journalism. I've been interested in prison issues for many years, but had never fully understood the impact of indeterminate sentencing before reading Nancy Mullane's wonderfully told story of the lives of 5 California lifers and their journey to parole and beyond. Highly recommended.
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Five Love Languages The Secret to Love That Lasts
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Gary Chapman
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, December 30, 2012
One of the most practically useful relationship books I have read. I think his explanation of the difference between being "in love " vs choosing TO love is spot on and deserves a lot of thought. Reading this book has encouraged me to deeply consider how I have shown my love to family and friends, and I realize I have not spoken the right love language to many of them. I am grateful to discover this so I can make sure to show them love more effectively in the future! And as a parent, I will be reading the Five Love Languages for Children as soon as possible!
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Alchemist
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Paulo Coelho
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, December 30, 2012
A very inspiring and positive book, it actually gives me hope that the things that I aspire for will in the end I would achieve if only I strive hard and don't lose hope until I get it. Sometimes the detours and the problems that we face now were later on in our life will make sense and when you remember that moment especially if you had overcome it you will know that you are thankful for that to happen because in the end you would learn something from it.
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Close Is Fine
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Eliot Treichel
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, December 30, 2012
Captivating vignettes of American life. The expectations of youth become the anecdotes of maturity. Treichel's stories read like life plays out; seemingly disconnected moments that we eventually concede to gather together with nostalgia, even though a scant few of them have held the wonderfulness our egoist adolescence assumed would be widespread. These stories put me in mind of a weeded over high school athletic field, or coveralled codgers sipping coffee at a diner counter. The only other book I've read more than once is a Fitzgerald classic, but Close is Fine will join that tiny list.
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Bite Me
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Christopher Moore
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, December 30, 2012
In true Christopher Moore fashion, you look forward to reading his books like you used to look forward to Christmas morning. Someone magical, who seemed to know exactly what you wanted and needed, put everything together for you and all you had to do was wait, and when you woke up, and then surprise! Glee! Happiness! Suspense! and Joy!. Highly recommended.
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The Reversal: Lincoln Lawyer 3
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Michael Connelly
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, December 30, 2012
I must say, I am continually impressed with Michael Connelly. Over the years, I have tired of almost every long term detective/thriller/mystery character except for Harry Bosch. Somehow, Connelly has managed to keep Harry the same but changing and growing. I forget just how much I love these books until I start reading them. In this case, I again found myself letting a Michael Connelly sit on my ipod for a long period of time and then kicking myself for not listening to it as soon as I got it.
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Fault in Our Stars
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John Green
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, December 30, 2012
I have waited so long for this novel, so long. I wish so bad I could give it more than 5 stars. John Green is absolutely amazing, amazing, amazing. The Fault in Our Stars had me laughing and crying, then laughing more and crying more. I will reread this over and over again, just like the rest of his novels. Oh wow, was it ever worth the wait. Thank you, John Green, for being so damn spectacular.
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Holidays on Ice
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David Sedaris
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, December 30, 2012
Another wonderful Sedaris read! This one is a collection of stories previously published in his other books, as well as some new ones, all relating to the holidays. David Sedaris is one of the few authors whose works make me laugh out loud.
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Would You Eat Your Cat Key Ethical Conundrums & What They Tell You About Yourself
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Jeremy Stangroom
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, December 30, 2012
Accessible and amusing little introduction to philosophy in regards to moral standards. Set up much like the quizzes in women's magazines, it has an amusing story illustrating a moral dilemma, then goes into the theories surrounding these dilemmas and give a quick rundown as to how these form part of our world views. Very easy and accessible read.
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Small Damages
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Beth Kephart
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, December 30, 2012
This book, you guys, is lovely. It takes realistic fiction and gives it a whimsical twist. It takes grief, fear and all other heavy emotions and filters them through the lenses of a beautiful and strange place. This is one of the few instances when the cover of the book totally matches the story inside. I recommend this to you if you want something introspective, quiet and beautiful.
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Redeeming Love
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Francine Rivers
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, December 30, 2012
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers has undeniably earned a coveted spot on my top bookshelf of classically flawless stories. This is a book that I will probably find myself reading over and over again until it simply falls apart at the seams. Such a beautiful love story that I could not separate myself from both mentally and emotionally.
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Yellow Birds
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Kevin Powers
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, December 30, 2012
I enjoyed this novel a great deal and although I'm not usually drawn to fiction but when I do find myself reading, I get a little too carried away with my emotions. This book drew three major reactions from me; I LOLed, I gasped, I was sad to a point I didn't want to finish the book, but it all came to a pleasing end. The novel is a modern fairytale where things don’t go as planned but the ending is emotionally rewarding.
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Giver
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Lois Lowry
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, December 30, 2012
I can't believe Lowry was able to make a book this clever; part of me thinks a work this good is impossible, and that we are just reading too much into it. But no, it's all there, all the pieces, and she put them there. I just don't see how could she have written such a tightly woven mystery- how could she have know all of the questions the book would raise? And you know what, she probably didn't. A book isn't like drawing a map. You make the world, and things happen. And in this case, she did make a perfect world.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
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Lee, Harper
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, December 30, 2012
I loved this book. Both parts of the book are very well-done, and although each seems to be separate at first, Lee does a great job of weaving in themes from the first into the second. The children have very child-like perspectives. They do not seem adult beyond their years. Every character - particularly each of the Finches - is distinctive. I liked how Atticus shows depth. He is not heroic simply because of who he is defending as an attorney but his entire outlook on the case and its significance to his family and career. This book seems so simple, but it's about several things at once - racism, injustice, social status, innocence, accusation, and experience.
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Art of Fielding
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Chad Harbach
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, December 30, 2012
This book was rare in that it was fun to read but also made you think. I found myself wondering why a character did what he or she did, what the character was going through, and repeating dialogue in my mind. The description of a soul by Owen in an informal memorial at the end of the book is one of the best pieces of writing I've ever read. And the plot was just great. Every time I anticipated what was to happen next, I was wrong. And I loved finding out I was wrong. Again, this is a great, great book I recommend to everyone
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Out Stealing Horses
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Petterson, Per
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, December 30, 2012
Beautifully written, this is one of those that sneaks up on you. I had that moment on the subway where I went from being really impressed with the writing to realizing that this book is more than that. For me, this is one of those books that shifts something inside of you, just a little bit, and that change stays with you. Totally recommended.
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Light of Amsterdam
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David Park
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, December 30, 2012
As these people brush against each other in the squares, museums and parks of Amsterdam, their lives are transfigured as they encounter the complexities of love in a city that challenges what has gone before. Tender and humane, and elevating the ordinary to something timeless and important, The Light of Amsterdam is a novel of compassion and rare dignity.
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Wilful Behaviour Uk Edition
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Donna Leon
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, December 30, 2012
This is an excellent example of a classic detective murder tale, a thought provoking story that highlights and exposes the way of doing business in a corrupt world. The first few chapters set the scenes really well while at the same time setting a sub-story which has Brunetti struggling to help a friend obtain a construction permit without paying the customary bribe. The characters are memorable, the plot is intricate and multi-dimensional, and the narration is fluid, it subtly and slowly draws the readers into a compelling and atmospheric tale that is interspersed with domestic interludes. Ms. Leon loves to show the personal side of Italian life through food and family interaction, an asset to any story when not overdone. This is one of my favourite novels in this series.
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This Changes Everything
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Robb Christina
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, December 29, 2012
This book gave me goose bumps and made me all teary eyed with emotion. In other words, it was amazing. I am still reeling. This book traces all the mistakes of psychology, from Freud to the beginning of this movement. It's the story of how men and women absolutely need healthy relationships to grow, as they provide us with "good conflict" and moves us forward in our own development.
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Archimedes Codex How a Medieval Prayer Book Is Revealing the True Genius of Antiquitys Greatest Scientist
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Reviel Netz
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, December 29, 2012
This is a well-written and highly readable account of the 20th century discovery and recent high-tech analysis of the Archimedes Codex -- a medieval prayer book that had been constructed by "erasing" and overwriting an 11th century copy of some mathematical writings of Archimedes.Most of this book is certainly readable by a person with only modest mathematical background. Hardly any equations appear, etc. But the authors do take the liberty of presenting in detail some of Archimedes' arguments, such as his proof that the center of gravity of a triangle is at the intersection point of the medians, and his derivation of the area of a section of a parabola. I personally found these proof sketches fascinating.
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How to Create a Mind The Secret of Human Thought Revealed
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Ray Kurzweil
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, December 29, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. Regardless of your overall stance on the feasibility of artificial intelligence no one brings it like Ray Kurzweil. His enthusiasm and dedication is admirable. The author provides his basic thesis of how the brain works and a path to achieve true artificial intelligence and all that it implies. Fascinating in parts, bogs down in other sections but ultimately satisfying. I highly recommend it!
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Bethlehem Road Murder A Michael Ohayon Mystery
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Batya Gur
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, December 29, 2012
Another good one...mixes a good story, politics and culture...great combination!
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Lost Empire of Atlantis Historys Greatest Mystery Revealed
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Gavin Menzies
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, December 29, 2012
I think it would make interesting reading for anybody who likes historical research of this sort. I had not known that I enjoyed it before I read this book. And maybe if someone with a better grasp of history read it, they could tell me how much of it is fiction and how much could be reality? For me, it was a fantastic read. I will be reading it again, to absorb it better, and maybe do some other related reading as well, to understand it better. And yes, I will try to get hold of his other books. I really enjoyed his style of writing and his obvious enthusiasm for his subject.
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Time Quintet 02 Wind In The Door
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Madeleine LEngle
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, December 29, 2012
This book was great. It joins the same crew; Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin, and throws in some new adventurers including dragons. Now, any book that starts off with dragons, is probably going to be a winner in my book. But this time, they are not rescuing their father, or the universe itself (although that could be suggested in a round-about way), but they are trying to save cute Charles Wallace, my fav. I won't really go into the details, but it's good.
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Victim
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Saul Bellow
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, December 29, 2012
Intense. Rich in language and detail and psychological precision, it gets tenser and tenser as you read with the manipulation and paranoia mounting up steadily. The relationship between Albee and Leventhal is so well done, so believable, so complex and also so awful but also studded with sparkling moments of true intimacy.
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In Shelter Cove
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Barbara Freethy
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, December 29, 2012
This series just keeps getting better and better! Although I had my suspicions I wasn't 100% sure whodunit. Barbara Freethy is an excellent author - her stories draw the readers into the lives of the characters from start to finish and for a long time after you close the book. I enjoyed this book very much and thought the follow-uo messages written to readers from all the leading ladies of this series was a lovely touch. I immediately bought book 4 & 5 as soon as I finished reading this wonderful book.
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Green Eggs and Ham
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Dr. Seuss
Waney
, December 29, 2012
When I was young, this was THE book I would bring home from school. Every Wed. for 2 months, I would check our Green Eggs and Ham. My mom called the school and asked them not to let me check it out anymore. Now, many years later, I still will pick it up and once you start reading, its hard to put it down. Highly recommended.
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Hellspawn Complete Collection
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Brian Michael Bendis
Waney
, December 29, 2012
I rarely read comic books but the dark, murky, visceral and lavish artwork both push the boundaries and contain what this story does. Two rock-star writers, Brian Michael Bendis and Steve Niles matched with two brilliant, superb artists, Ashley Wood and Ben Templesmith, make this a super enjoyable piece of super-hero horror
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Object of Beauty
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Steve Martin
Waney
, December 29, 2012
I loved this book for its intelligence and originality. Steve Martin has been an art collector for years and his knowledge of the subject shines through here. My experience is limited but even so did not feel that I was in over my head as the book traversed the art world in New York from the 90's to 2009. The main character is Lacey Yeager, a beautiful, smart, shrewd businesswoman who steps over anyone to gain success, first at Sotheby's as a nobody, then finally owner of her own galleries. This is one book I think I'll hang on to so I can read it again and again.
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Mad Science Einsteins Fridge Dewars Flask Machs Speed & 362 Other Inventions & Discoveries that Made Our World
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Randy Alfred
Waney
, December 29, 2012
I really liked this book. It is full of interesting facts about ordinary things we use everyday. It was written in a way where you could read one entry a day or just sit down with it and gobble it all up in big chunks. It had other little factoids on each page that went with the date of the discoveries that were written about. It was cross referenced so I would find myself flipping back and forth through the book but interesting enough that I would read some entries the second time I came to them and still enjoy it as much as the first time. I was amazed at how many great things were discovered by accident and chance.
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The Kite Runner
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Khaled Hosseini
Waney
, December 29, 2012
I saw this book as one man's journey toward redemption against a background of a troubled heritage. I sometimes recall doing things as a child that now makes me wonder about myself, and while I like to think I've become a better human being, I sometimes shudder at the savage, thoughtless child that was once under this skin. For the personal perspective alone, I think this book is a worthwhile, if sometimes uncomfortable, read. If you let it, it may make you a better person.
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Language of Flowers
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Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Waney
, December 29, 2012
The writing was beautiful and the prose flowed in a way that just really connected with me. I truly enjoyed the author's voice. It's not a book that will be an all-time favorite, I don't think--see me in a few months--but I still really, truly enjoyed it, and I think for the right person, this book could be a life-changing experience. If you haven't had a chance to read this one yet, you should pick up a copy.
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Night Circus
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Erin Morgenstern
Waney
, December 29, 2012
The Night Circus is a very unique and special book somehow weaving itself into my heart and never letting go. I definitely enjoyed the journey that The Night Circus has brought me along but was disappointed when I arrived at my destination. But you know, sometimes it really is about the journey and not about the destination after all.
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The Year Of Magical Thinking
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Joan Didion
Waney
, December 29, 2012
This is the first piece I’ve read by the prolific Joan Didion and I will go back for more. In spite of my disagreements with her assumption on in-experienced grief, I truly enjoy caring enough about a piece of literature to re-evaluate my feelings on such a present subject. The raw candor in which she expresses what are undoubtedly the most painful moments of her life was startlingly eloquent. This is a beautiful and tragic story, one that is sure to become a classic concerning death and the grieving process. Highly recommended
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Impossible Dead
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Ian Rankin
Waney
, December 29, 2012
Rankin demonstrated his trademark attention to character development, concentrating much of the story on the deterioration of Fox’s father’s physical well-being and his relationship with his sister, each with sensitivity and care. At the same time, the author shows his talent for integrating the setting, plot and theme, tightly intertwining the various elements. Highly recommended.
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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
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Erik Larson
Waney
, December 29, 2012
I strongly recommend THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY to anyone who enjoys an engrossing, well-written story, whether they normally read fiction or nonfiction. In particular, if readers have a book report in school, this book should be considered. It makes history come alive.
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Fairyland 02 Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland & Led the Revels There
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Catherynne M Valente, Ana Juan
Waney
, December 29, 2012
An absolutely spectacular read. I love Valente’s creativity, beautiful writing, and unpredictable twists and turns. You never know what spectacular new thing each page will hold. This book builds on the story started in the first The Girl Who book and ties up all of the loose ends in a wonderful way. Highly recommended to those who love fantasies written in a beautiful and lyrical way.
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Philippa Fisher 01 Philippa Fishers Fairy Godsister
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Liz Kessler
Waney
, December 29, 2012
Philipia Fisher's fairy godsister is about a eleven year old girl named Philipia and her best friend Chalotte moved away.After making a traditional daisy chain in her backyard Philipia soon finds out that its actually a fairy godmother named Daisy.Daisy explains that she is here to grant philipia 3 wishes,but she soon realizes that theres a twist to every wish. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested Fairy tails,or fantasy's,or anyone who enjoys mythical like books.
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Zanzibar Chest
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Aiden Hartley
Waney
, December 29, 2012
This is a remarkable book for the author's passion in telling his story, the catharsis such writing must have been for him, his ability to convey the horrors he saw, the sheer futility and waste of money, life, and energy that was going on around him, and the infinite variety of good and bad humanity he was exposed to. He does come out the other side, but it is a long and difficult road to that point. He has come full circle however; living happily with his wife and young children in Kenya. This is a very big book and will stay with you for a long time after you finish reading it.
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Fahrenheit 451
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Ray Bradbury
Waney
, December 29, 2012
This book isn't merely some kind of morality play. The story itself follows the transition of Guy Montag, from a book-leery, burn-happy "fireman" into a man who is on the run for not only possessing books, but killing a fellow fireman to protect them. There's action, there's intrigue, there's violence, there's character development and there's a story that you can actually follow and stay interested in. Totally recommended.
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A Kurt Austin Adventure||||Devils Gate
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Clive Cussler
Waney
, December 29, 2012
I've enjoyed all of Cussler's fiction, but this is one of his best. Thoroughly enjoyed it! I don't get where the negative reviewers are coming from. Yes, the plot is a little outlandish, but that's a Cussler trademark, and part of what makes it fun! Yes... it is "same old" in a way... all of Cusslers books are built on the same formula, but that's why we keep buying them! When you pick up a Cussler book, you know what you're getting! If you haven't read Cussler yet, I strongly recommend this book! Thank you, Clive Cussler for another entertaining read!
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Labyrinth of Dreaming Books
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Walter Moers
Waney
, December 29, 2012
The writing is amazing. I don't know about translations, but the original German is so gorgeous. I have an insane love for the German language and its clear sounds, the way it tastes in your mouth and the strength it possesses. And this, this.. was just exceptional German. I can understand easily now, why my Literature Professor declared this was good literature and recommended it to all of us. It's so much more than just a fantasy novel. This book really, really is amazing and I would recommend it to every single one of you.
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Judgment of Paris The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World Impressionism
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Ross King
Waney
, December 29, 2012
This is the first nonfiction book I've ever completed voluntarily, and I absolutely loved it! Ross King's writing is easy to follow and he takes on a subject that is fascinating to me. The book chronicles the story of the Salon des Refuses or "exhibition of rejects" where many of the most famous painters of all time were forced to exhibit their works after being rejected by the jury of the official Paris Salon. Definitely worth reading if you have any interest in art.
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In the Woods
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Tana French
Waney
, December 29, 2012
Excellent! I can't say how much I loved In the Woods. Fantastic mystery with enough hints thrown in that I was guessing the entire time and still didn't get it right. Even better, this is a crime drama that doesn't focus on the unsettling details of the crime, or the disturbing particulars of the perpetrator. Rather, Tana French introduces the reader to the detectives working the case and lets us view all of the icky details through their jaded eyes.
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