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Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

The books are always better than the movies....
I read the first in the series and fell in love. I watched the movie and almost died! it was horrible and I, wanting to purge myself of the bad taste it left in my mouth quickly purchased the boxed set in hopes of getting rid of the mental damage the movie had caused ...

American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House

Jon Meacham

Random House, 2008

pleasantly surprised
I am usually not a non-fiction reader, so I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. A very quick read, it will not only provide insight in the life and politics of a president I personally knew very little about, and in the early american ...

Outliers: The Story of Success

Malcolm Gladwell

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Good summary of the drivers of success
An engaging quick read which restates some of the existing notions of success and some new ideas for parents to shape their lives and guide the younger generation. I loved the chapter "Marita's Bargain". Almost 80% of the book builds up the case that you need ...

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)

Barack Obama

Vintage, 2008

Want to gain some inspiration? Look no further...
I took in every word of this book, and felt as if this man understood everything I felt to be right and wrong with the world. More important than who agrees or disagrees with what Obama's plans and viewpoints are, is the push to get out and make a difference. If ...

Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3)

Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007

One of the best book in Twilight series
The triangle love of Bella, Edward and Jacob is the main part of this book. From the "friendship" between Bella and Jacob, become more complicated because of the "confession". Would Bella choose Edward or Jacob? I think everyone already had an answer. It just that do u ...

Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)

Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

I'm happy with the happy ending
Some people are complaining that the book took the easy way out, that we were built up for some big event and then let down. I disagree. Why can't we just be happy with an EASY happy ending sometimes??? Don't we have enough trials and tribulations to deal with in REAL ...

Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)

Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006

Love Story
My daughters will be disappointed that I rate this book four stars rather than five because they believe this is the greatest book ever published. It's definitely a great story and, like the Harry Potter Boxset Books 1-7 series, it has stimulated young readers and ...

The Shack

William P. Young

Windblown Media, 2008

The simplicity of life and GOD
I had heard how wonderful this book was, and insightful. BUT WOW! I am a strong catholic and an average christian. Like most people I go to church, but there is something i just don't get about God. I have never been able to sit and read the bible. I know God exists ...

New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)

Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

Miserable, but good :)
I thought this book was miserable, but it was definitely something I couldn't put down. Perhaps I was miserable because Stephenie Meyer is so good at illustrating how Bella felt, and perhaps because I have been in the same situation before, but either way, the pain ...

The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition

J. K. Rowling

Children's High Level Group, 2008

Rowling tries her hand with wizarding folk tales
I must say I had mixed feelings when I heard about this book. I am a huge fan of the Harry Potter series as I imagine are most readers of this particular book and I don't like it when beloved things are done to death. However... I am also a devoted fan of fairy ...

Too Fat to Fish

Artie Lange, Anthony Bozza

Spiegel & Grau, 2008

Two new Kindle favorites of mine
It's won't make Oprah's Book Club list but it made it to my Kindle list. Off colour, supremely entertaining, this is an extremely funny book and I had to hold back the laughter in public. Artie is a talented natural born storyteller who isn't afraid to mix sadness ...

Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3)

Christopher Paolini

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008

Great Read!
Unlike several of the other reviewers, I found this to be aa fantastic read. I actually found it to be a little better than the original Eragon. The imagery created by Paolini was by far better in this book than in the 2 previous ones. Good Job and can't wait until ...

Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients

Ina Garten

Clarkson Potter, 2008

Great Recipes
An excellent cookbook to have since it has simple and delicious recipes for basic dishes. Perfect for holiday cooking also!

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Simon & Schuster, 2006

Recommended Reading for the Lincoln Bicentennial in 2009
If you have time to read only one book in all of 2009, make that book Doris Kearns Goodwin's masterly biography of Abraham Lincoln and his Cabinet, TEAM OF RIVALS. This book is simultaneously one of the best books about President Lincoln and one of the best books ...

Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets

Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin, ...

Zondervan, 2008

Great book, Great family
I LOVE the book! I watch the show regularly and couldn't wait until the book came out. The book has so much more details of the early days of the struggle Jon and Kate went through to fight for their family. I was awed by Kate's long and turbulent journey before and ...