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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Three Cups of Tea
I could not put this book down! An incredibly inspirational true story about how to put beliefs into action. My hope for humanity was rekindled in these dark times. I have a deeply heartfelt personal connection to the people of Pakistan with Pakistani friends there ...
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Loving Frank: A Novel
Nancy Horan
Ballantine Books, 2008
Captivating, enlightening novel
To put it simply, I absolutely LOVED Loving Frank. Nancy Horan is clearly a gifted writer in that she has a great command of the language but is also accessible to any reader. I couldn't put this book down. I knew very little of Frank Lloyd Wright and found myself ...
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead, 2007
Spendid is spendid
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better than "The Kite Runner" here comes "A Thousand Splendid Suns." I can't get enough of this genius, Hosseini. I wait with bated breath for his next masterpiece.
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
The Dial Press, 2008
A delightful confection of a book!
As I read through the pages of this book, I had a picture in my mind - of sitting in an armchair, by the fire, with a pot of coffee and some pastries for company:) Yes, it is that kind of read - warm, comforting and conjuring mostly pleasant thoughts [though with WW II ...
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One Fifth Avenue
Candace Bushnell
Voice, 2008
Sexier Than Edith Wharton
I had never read a Candace Bushnell novel before this and never seen a complete episode of Sex and the City, though I had heard of it. I've been disappointed by most of the recent (and ballyhooed) novels I've read. But on previewing an excerpt of One Fifth in Vogue, I ...
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth Gilbert
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
How to Pull Yourself Up By Feeding Your Appetite
We've all had that moment when we're so low the baseboards look like levees. If you haven't been there, then you need to be prepared. I read this book after years of healing from an awful breakup. The thread of emotion that has remained from that seven year ...
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Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down
Kaylene Johnson
Epicenter Press, 2008
A Good Introduction to a Compelling Political Figure
This is really just an introduction to vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. It contains a lot of information that is of interest to voters.
The American people have learned quite a bit about Governor Palin since she was named to be John McCain's running mate. ...
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Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea
Chelsea Handler
Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2008
THE funniest book I have ever read!
I have always liked Chelsea Handler & her smart, yet tacky humor. I had had a couple of recommendations by friends to read this book. I hopped in the tub, picked it up & 80 pages later I was a prune! I couldn't put the book down, even when my fiance was ordering me ...
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American Wife: A Novel
Curtis Sittenfeld
Random House, 2008
Captivating
Curtis Sittenfeld is my favorite author, and I have never connected with a character as much as I did with Lee in Prep. I picked up American Wife knowing that I was in for a treat; she was able to delve into the emotions of her character almost as well as she did in ...
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Breakthrough: Eight Steps to Wellness
Suzanne Somers
Crown, 2008
Another wonderful book
Suzanne continues to keep us updated on the newest medical anti-aging discoveries and information. Her previous book "Ageless" was instrumental in my efforts in regaining my health. In this book she has taken a subject whose technical information would overwhelm most ...
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Dead as a Doornail (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 5)
Charlaine Harris
Ace, 2006
Sookie Stackhouse rides again!
Charlaine Harris has created some of the most interesting characters you'll ever hope to meet in her Southern Vampire series starring Sookie Stackhouse and a supporting cast as varied as any you could imagine. I was hooked after the first one and eagerly await each ...
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The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own
Nina Garcia
Collins Living, 2008
best style book so far
This is the best fashion/style book I have read so far (and I have several, including forty year old classics like Dariaux's). You cannot pare a wardrobe down to 10 looks (Gunn); there's more to style than that, and Garcia knows it. What I like about Nina's second ...
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The Lace Reader: A Novel
Brunonia Barry
William Morrow, 2008
i loved this book so much!
This was a fabulous read!! I was sad when it was over. It kept me hanging on until the last page..and even after I was doen I was still hanging on.
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Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World
Lynne Spears, Lorilee Craker
Thomas Nelson, 2008
Touching Account from a Loving Mother
I have to admit that prior to this book, I was someone who felt that Lynne Spears was an overbearing stage mom along the lines of Lindsay Lohan's mother, but after seeing her interviews talking about the book over this past week I decided to pick up a copy and see if ...
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I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell
Tucker Max
Citadel Press, 2006
Tucker Max is rude, crude, narcissistic.....
Tucker Max is rude, crude, narcissistic and awesome. I love the web site and loved this book. I was in tears laughing so hard.
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