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The Woman Who Died a Lot
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Jasper Fforde
Stephanie Hammerwold
, January 01, 2013
This is probably my favorite of the Thursday Next novels. After a shift in perspective in the previous Thursday Next book, our original Thursday is back. This is full of the humor and literary references that make Fforde's books a fun read for any book addict. If you haven't read any of the Thursday Next books before, start with The Eyre Affair and work toward this one.
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One of Our Thursdays Is Missing
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Jasper Fforde
Stephanie Hammerwold
, January 01, 2012
This novel is a bit of a departure from the previous Thursday Next novels in that it's told by the written counterpart to the Thursday who narrated the first five novels. As a huge fan of the series, I gobbled this book up as soon as it arrived on my doorstep. It took a little while to get used to the voice of the written Thursday, but I really grew to like her. She gives the reader a different perspective on the "real world" Thursday. There are of course the literary references and wit typical of Fforde's book, and we get a reimagined version of the book world. Despite the fact that Fforde draws from well known books, he writes a very clever and original story. If you love fiction and haven't read any of Fforde's books before, start at the beginning with The Eyre Affair.
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Mockingjay
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Collins, Suzanne
Stephanie Hammerwold
, January 22, 2011
This is the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy. Even though this book is marketed to young adults, it really is just as exciting a read for adults. This trilogy shows a futuristic dystopia where the masses are controlled by an extreme version of reality TV broadcast by the government. Katniss is the main character, and it's refreshing to see such a strong, smart female protagonist. Collins shows us that when violence is involved, there are ultimately no winners. I like that she doesn't make this a story where everyone is happy when they kill the bad guys. There are consequences for everyone's actions. In an age where the information broadcast on TV and the Internet has a huge effect on what we think and do, Collins's trilogy raises a lot of questions about what we accept as truth.
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Flea Palace
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Elif Shafak
Stephanie Hammerwold
, April 14, 2008
Şafak is one of the best contemporary Turkish writers. Forget trying to force your way through the overblown prose of Orhan Pamuk, try Şafak instead. Out of all the Turkish literature I have read, Şafak's work (especially in this book) best captures the eccentric vibe of Istanbul.
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Bag Of Bones
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Stephen King
Stephanie Hammerwold
, April 14, 2008
I finished this book a few days ago, but the story still lingers in my mind. The way that Stephen King writes about Sara Laughs and the surrounding town makes me want to move there--ghosts and all! The story is very tangible and engaging.
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Living Between Danger and Love
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Kathleen B. Jones
Stephanie Hammerwold
, March 19, 2008
Living Between Danger and Love is the kind of book you continue to think about long after you finish the last page. The story alternates between the events following the murder of a student in her department and Jones's own story. This creates a well written and thought provoking work.
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On Writing A Memoir Of The Craft
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Stephen King
Stephanie Hammerwold
, March 19, 2008
Unlike other books on writing that seem to off up a prescription for writing, King's book acts as more of an inspiration or at least as the kick I needed to start taking myself more seriously as a writer.
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People of the Book
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Geraldine Brooks
Stephanie Hammerwold
, February 25, 2008
I picked up this book because I was intrigued by a novel about the lengths people have gone to in order to save a book. Being a book lover, I couldn't think of a more perfect topic! This book encompasses over 500 years of history and offers a fictional account of the real Sarajevo Haggadah. People of the Book shows the imprints left behind within the Haggadah are as much a part of the book's story as the illuminations and words that grace its pages.
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Poisonwood Bible
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Barbara Kingsolver
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 28, 2007
This is a powerful book that will stick with you long after you have finished the last page.
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Harry Potter 07 & The Deathly Hallows
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J.K. Rowling
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 28, 2007
What a great finish to a wonderful series! I loved the epilogue.
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Hummingbirds Daughter
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Luis Alberto Urrea
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 28, 2007
This was the first selection of my book club at work. We were all in agreement that Urrea's writing is vibrant and alive. He captures the changing cultural climate of Mexico in the late 19th century and weaves an air of magic and mystery through the story.
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Mediterranean Street Food: Stories, Soups, Snacks, Sandwiches, Barbecues, Sweets, and More from Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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Anissa Helou
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 28, 2007
The street food in Istanbul is amazing, and I was excited to get a hold of this cookbook that not only allowed me to recreate those tastes in my own kitchen, but also introduced me to some other great Mediterranean flavors.
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Cats Cradle
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Kurt Vonnegut
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 28, 2007
This is my favorite Vonnegut book. The book makes you think about science, religion and existence.
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Gaze
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Elif Shafak
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 28, 2007
I picked up this book at a bookstore in Istanbul. I was looking for Turkish literature translated into English, and this was one of the few choice. Şafak's book turned out to be a good find. She is an amazing storyteller. Also check out The Flea Palace, another great book by her.
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Ottoman Cage A Novel Of Istanbul
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Barbara Nadel
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 28, 2007
Like the other books in the Inspector Ikmen series, Nadel's descriptions of Istanbul are very well written. Aside from being a good detective novel, this is an excellent piece of travel writing if you want to learn more about Istanbul.
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Dear Shameless Death
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Latife Tekin
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 17, 2007
Out of the three Tekin books I have read, I believe this is her strongest. She captures the history of people in Turkey who migrated from rural areas to urban centers.
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Belshazzars Daughter
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Barbara Nadel
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 17, 2007
Istanbul is as much a character in Barbara Nadel's books as the people are. The Inspector Ikmen mysteries contain some of the most descriptive writing about Istanbul.
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Caramelo
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Sandra Cisneros
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 17, 2007
Sandra Cisneros writes in a very rich and tangible way. This novel takes the poetic and vivid writing from House on Mango Street to a much longer work.
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Lyras Oxford
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Philip Pullman
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 17, 2007
This is a fun little follow-up to Pullman's His Dark Materials. There are maps, postcards and other things to explore within the book. I hope that one day Pullman gives us a similar story about Will's life after the trilogy.
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Flea Palace
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Elif Shafak
Stephanie Hammerwold
, December 17, 2007
I have read several novels by Elif Shafak, and this is by far her best. Having travelled to Istanbul several times and fallen in love with the chaos, craziness and fun personalities that make the neighborhoods within the metropolitan city unique, I felt right at home in the lives of the eccentric residents of Bonbon Palace.
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