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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel
David Wroblewski
Ecco, 2008
Possibly the best book I've ever read...
I recently took this book on vacation with me after hearing it was an Oprah's pick. I don't get to read a lot but when I do, I expect the book to be excellent. This one exceeded my expectations. I absolutely devoured this book in just a few days, and was begging for ...
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Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
Get Over It
Ok so my sissy got me hooked on the twilight series and I am so in love with them. When I was going to buy the 4th book I was reading the reviews and was very disappointed when everyone was bashing the book as terrible. It is in no way terrible it is awesome! It was ...
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth Gilbert
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Best Book I've Ever Listened To
I listened to this in traffic for about a week. I actually looked forward to sitting in traffic. Her voice is soothing, the content is inspiring, and I can't imagine why anyone would give it one star. I loved it and was sad when I got to the last cd. Wonderfully ...
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
The Dial Press, 2008
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
It was a little confusing at first, but once you get started reading it you will enjoy it. I felt a side benefit was that it also taught me a history lesson. I REALLY enjoy the book.
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Nothing to Be Frightened Of
Julian Barnes
Knopf, 2008
Lively Thoughts on Death
Novelist Julian Barnes thinks a lot about death. And he doesn't like it; he describes himself as "one who wouldn't mind dying as long as I didn't end up dead afterwards." Naturally death has been part of some of his books, but in _Nothing to Be Frightened Of_ ...
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American Wife: A Novel
Curtis Sittenfeld
Random House, 2008
An engaging read, made me think and wonder, but the ending almost ruined it
I was eager to read this novel, as I had read Prep by the same author and liked it a great deal. I also liked this book, but it had a few features that made me like it less.
One thing I really enjoy is the author's style. She writes with a very direct and detailed ...
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Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006
From A Man Who Has Read 'Twilight'
For many reasons I banned reading this book. Working in retail with teenie girls barraging the bookstands demanding for the next Stephanie Meyer book was just annoying and made me believe these books were meant for the intelligently-deficient. A friend online said I ...
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The Host: A Novel
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
The Host
Dear Stephenie Meyer,
When I was first considering reading The Host I was reluctant. I was a pessimist thinking about how it wasn't emotionally possible to be as good as your Twilight series. That the writing that made me love the impossible romance where vampires ...
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The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl, Book 6)
Eoin Colfer
Hyperion Books for Children, 2008
This is my favorite of the series
I've read that male writers tend to be more plot based and female writers more character based. Every time I read a book I've been noticing that this statement is true. Women writers portray more emotion in their characters and this is what makes them so interesting. ...
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One Fifth Avenue
Candace Bushnell
Voice, 2008
Loved it !
I started reading this book on a Friday and finished it on Sunday. With all the other things I was involved in, I kept hurrying to get back to the book. The characters are all interesting, and the story moves fast. I love reading about New York and New Yorkers, and ...
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New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007
2nd book in the series
I loved the book because it just continued the story for me. I love Bella and Edward together and in this book it is more of Bella and Jacob. Bella can't get over that Edward left her because it was for her own good. He was afraid she was going to get hurt, but of ...
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
J. K. Rowling
Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007
HPDH cd review
This item is wonderful to add to ones collection.
My children enjoy listening to the Audio book as much as reading the book itself
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The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2008
Traveling made easy
My husband and I listened to Secret LOB's while traveling. We listened going and returning but didn't get it finished. We spent the next afternoon relaxing and finishing the cd. We both felt it was one of the best Books on cd. Another book on cd for a really long ...
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Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
Barack Obama
Three Rivers Press, 2004
Dreams From My Father
This is the most compelling story that really resonates with me. Barak Obama's life connects with a little bit of everyone no matter your race or background. In his book, Barak Obama articulates the near and distant relationships specifically with his grandparents and ...
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Nights in Rodanthe
Nicholas Sparks
Grand Central Publishing, 2003
Nights in Rodanthe
I have always enjoyed reading books by Nicholas Sparks and I must say that I was very happy with many of the details in this book. I could not put it down until I was able to find out how it was going to end. I too have lost someone dear and it was able to help me ...
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