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The Science of Everyday Life
Jay Ingram
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1991
A hilarious look at the world
+ If you like Mythbusters, you'll probably enjoy this book
This is one of the funniest books I have ever read in my life. It covers everything from yawning to the subtle dynamics of a cocktail party. It is put in very simple terms, so everyone can understand it. It covers things you would never even think about, and makes it fun. Reading one chapter ...
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Jennifer Government
Max Barry
Vintage, 2004
Awesome book.
+ jennifer government
+ Cyberpunk without the cyber
This is a quick great read. If you're a fan of George Orwell then this is a must read for you.
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A Little Help from Above
Saralee Rosenberg
Avon A, 2002
Excellent book....heartwarming, thought-provoking and hilariously funny
+ my all time favorite
+ A wild and wacky story that was fun to read!
+ Zany hopscotch between here and the "other side"
+ A Litte Help From Above
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Gilligan's Wake: A Novel
Tom Carson
Picador, 2004
A Genuine Tour de Force
+ Very interesting.... and readable!
+ Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale
Carson provides a genuine tour de force that does not impinge upon Fitzgerald's quest for the great American novel, while displaying tremendous grasp of popular culture, major social themes and Carson's unfailing sense of whimsy and humor. Well worth both the money and the time spent to read.
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Bantam Classics)
Mark Twain
Bantam Classics, 1983
Always
+ Hilarious, yet meaningful
I have always received the best service when I have placed an order from you. Outstanding!!!!!
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Emma (Bantam Classics)
Jane Austen
Bantam Classics, 1984
Comedy of Errors on a Georgian Stage
+ Emma Woodhouse
+ Romantic Mystery
+ A Good Start To My Austen Book Craze
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The Powers That Be
David Halberstam
University of Illinois Press, 2000
Amazing Book--Must Reading for All
+ David Halberstam strikes again!
+ The Power That Was
+ Revealing Look behind the Scenes
+ Read if you DARE
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The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made
Walter Isaacson, Evan Thomas
Simon & Schuster, 1997
A Reminder...
+ Essential for understanding WWII to Vietnam
+ Where are the next Wise Men?
+ Will Change Your View of the World
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Straight Talking: A Novel
Jane Green
Broadway, 2003
Straight Talking
+ Great book!
I just finished this book and loved it. It was so good I couldn't put it down and than ordered it for my girlfriend. Great chick-lit read. A mix between Bridgette Jones and Sex in the City.
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In the Shadow of the Crown: The Tudor Queens
Jean Plaidy
Three Rivers Press, 2004
In The Shadow of the Crown
+ A likable Mary
+ Mary has finally stepped out from the Shadows
+ The surprising heartbreak of Bloody Mary
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The Working Poor: Invisible in America
David K. Shipler
Vintage, 2005
Thanksgiving Day, 2008
+ A Valuable and Affecting Learning Experience
+ The Working Poor
On this Thanksgiving Day, I reflected on the fact that I am part of an interdependent society, and that the work and circumstances of many people made my own life possible. "Working Poor" by David Shipler illustrates how things people take for granted, from plastic bags to clothes to carpets come ...
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Blood of the Liberals
George Packer
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2001
A voice in the wilderness
+ If you want to understand why liberals lose elections, read Packer
+ George Packer is a literary and historical genius!
+ A rallying cry for modern liberalism
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Trading Up
Candace Bushnell
Hyperion, 2003
Fun "fantasy" reading!
I loved it. I went in with no expectations and had a great time. I love to live the lives of other people through books, and what a life Janie has!! This is a fast paced roller coaster ride, and I love the allusions to all of the fashion brands. I also love all of the scandal! This is a ...
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (Penguin Classics)
James Joyce
Penguin Classics, 2003
Best Kindle edition of Joyce's "Portrait"
+ challenging but worth it
+ good intro to joyce
There are many editions of James Joyce's "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" available, but this is easily the best Kindle edition. The text is based on Chester Anderson's 1964 text. There are also a good number of annotations by Seamus Deane--fewer than in Anderson's Viking Critical ...
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In the Shadow of No Towers
Art Spiegelman
Pantheon, 2004
A great way to understand a tormented artst...
I used "In the Shadow" as a segment in a group project for an undergrad presentation on "Maus" to further understand and psycho analyze Spiegelman's mental conflict. While short, the art is dense and the possibilities for analyzation are endless...leaving you with a worthwhile experience. Anyone ...
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