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Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3)
Christopher Paolini
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide. Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able ...
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The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl, Book 6)
Eoin Colfer
Hyperion Books for Children, 2008
Out of This World
This book is incredible.
Beats every other book in the series by far.
Adds a lot to the romance between Artemis and Holly
while maintaining and action theme. Amazing twist
in the middle of the novel that makes you think
Anthony Horowitz is a genius.
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Odd Hours
Dean Koontz
Bantam, 2008
I Guess I'll wait for the FIFTH one...
O.K., I absolutely LOVED the first three books in the Odd Thomas Series & I was so excited to discover there was a fourth...however, before I decided to actually purchase this book, I noticed the review section and noticed A LOT of poor reviews. I KNOW I'll STILL read ...
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The Monster of Florence
Douglas Preston
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Portrait of Evil
Very well written. The Monster is the Italian equivalent of Jack the Ripper and just reading some of the accounts makes one shudder. Lots of discussion of conspiracy theories. Still, at the end, like Jack, we don't learn the monster's identity.
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The Last Oracle: A Novel (Sigma Force)
James Rollins
William Morrow, 2008
SIgma Force is Phenomenal
Another great read from Rollins. He keeps the story moving at such a good pace. characters are engaging. The premise is a blend of the past and present and flows well together.
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Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006
Great Entertainment.
Its a fabulous book about love and coming of age with a twist. No, its not classic literature, but its entertaining and Ive enjoyed it twice.
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The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
James Patterson
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Daniel X is SUPERB!!
I totally enjoyed reading all about Daniel X and his battle with the aliens. I especially liked when he was able to turn himself into a "tick" and get away from The Prayer!
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The Whole Truth
David Baldacci
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Sometimes the Whole Truth isn't the Truth
Welcome to the world of Perception Management an art that takes spin to a whole 'nother level. Spinning is spinning the truth. Perception Management is spinning lies and turning them into the truth or rather, what people believe is the truth. It took a guy like Hitler ...
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
J. K. Rowling
Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007
continued strength
I've read all of the Harry Potter books aloud to my son (who is now 10), and, while we're not yet far into Deathly Hallows, we can see that it will be as fun as all the others. We became engrossed in it from Page One. We're excited to see how the series ends, but we'll ...
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Nothing to Lose (Jack Reacher Novels)
Lee Child
Delacorte Press, 2008
LOVED this book...
... and I am so very grateful I am not a Christian War Monger.
: )
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Roaring Rockets (Amazing Machines)
Tony Mitton, Ant Parker
Kingfisher, 2000
Simple and Fun
Great book to add into the night reading routine. I like to read a few books each night and this one is a perfect short read. Great rhymes and simple illustrations- my son enjoys this book very much.
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Dune, 40th Anniversary Edition (Dune Chronicles, Book 1)
Frank Herbert
Ace Trade, 2005
3 thoughts about "Dune"
Everybody else has already grokked "Dune" to the high heavens, and it definitely deserves all such praise. Here I just want to mention a few thoughts I have about "Dune" that should add to its lustre and help explain (but not explain away) its runaway success.
1) ...
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The Final Warning (Maximum Ride, Book 4)
James Patterson
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Maximum Ride
This is the fourth book in the unbelievable Maximum Ride triligy. You might find this book quite different from its prequel. This book is mostly based on the good vs. evil side of the story. Most of the flock now know almost everything about themselves. Now its only ...
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
Michael Chabon
Picador, 2001
A world of its own
The Amazing Adventures is not just one of the best books you are likely to read in a while, it is one of the most beautiful.
Beginning in Prague before moving, through various unexpected locations, to New York, the novel tracks the lives of a Czechoslovak refugee ...
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The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom
Slavomir Rawicz
The Lyons Press, 2006
A real page turner
The long walk is one hell of an adventure. It is well written and is difficult to put down once you start to read it. I am sceptical whether it is true. Walking across the Kobi desert with no food or water is a bit difficult to believe. I think a bit more research ...
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