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"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett is an astonishingly powerful novel,one to be read and savored even as the reader skims back now and again to enjoy a particular beautifully crafted paragraph.It is nearly impossible to comprehend that "The Help" is Kathryn Stockett's first book;her ear for spot-on dialogue between the maids and their employers in the South of the 1960's is infallible.After borrowing this treasure from the Public Library,it is now my intention to purchase a copy for my personal library,as it will surely be a favorite for years and years to come.Bravo!

Steve Martin's book,"An Object of Beauty" is a brilliant and evocative treatment of the Art world,as seen through the eyes of a first person narrative.Each discussion of specific paintings is preceded by a copy of the picture within the plot of the book,giving the reader the opportunity to look with fresh perspective at some well known paintings,as well as some less familiar to the general public.Steve Martin develops a nearly impossible-to-put-down page turner,replete with the machinations of an Art groupie- turned-gallery owner,clawing her way to the inside circle of Art glitterati,and the entire book is infused with his love for and deep knowledge of the Art world.This novel,written with enthusiasm and exquisite connaissance,is a treasure to be added to one's personal library,bibliophile and casual reader alike. Stupendous!