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The Shack
William P. Young
Windblown Media, 2008
The Shack - A different way to look at God
I read this book fully beleiving that it was a true story......in light of that it TORE me up emotionally. For God to speak to me in such a profound way was beyond my comprehension. Even though I later found out that it was not a true story, this book has forever ...
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The Lucky One
Nicholas Sparks
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Excellent work!
Nicholas Sparks has done it again! This book starts out having you wonder how it will be anything like the jacket says. Then it grabs you in and doesn't let go. We have a good guy, bad guy and the lady in between. What could be more entertaining?
I felt as if I was ...
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Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007
Action-packed
The most action-packed book of the series-interesting histories of the Cullen family and Jacob's tribe members.
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The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
HarperCollins, 2008
It takes a graveyard
Imagine Rudyard Kipling's "Jungle Book"... but replace the animals with ghosts, ghouls, werewolves and other such supernatural creatures.
Such is the concept of "The Graveyard Book," which cleverly turns Kipling's classic story into an exquisitely-written, darkly ...
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New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
Excellent book
This is a great sequel to Twilight. Stephenie Meyers really hammers in the impact of the characters' relationships, and creates a love triangle for us to argue over.
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A Most Wanted Man
John le Carre
Scribner, 2008
Culture Clash
A beggar, Issa, a supposed medical student, seeks to live at Melik's family's house in Germany. Melik, a boxer, is annoyed. The women pity Issa. He speaks Turkish with a Russian accent.
After the Cold war ended many people believed that this author lost his ...
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Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006
A little reluctant.
I have to admit considering I have a fantasy/sci-fi book addiction I tried to avoid this series all together. Well two days ago I finally gave in to one of the most endearing stories. I loved this book and I can't wait to read New Moon. Considering I read Twilight ...
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Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
Loved the whole series
I really liked the whole series and I'm sad that it's over. I spent more time just reading and enjoying it than picking it apart like other reviews. What's relaxing about trying to find mistakes in the book instead of just reading?
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Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
Vicki Myron
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Dewey deserves your time
I sat down and read this book after purchasing it on a whim at the local bookstore. It was the cover that got me. I usually stick with non-fiction books but never books concerned with the lives of animals. After reading the book I can say that Dewey was a lot more ...
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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (Oprah Book Club #62)
David Wroblewski
Ecco, 2008
Devastatingly Powerful
To reduce this book to simply a re-telling of Hamlet would be to minimize the emotional finesse of this writer. Each word, each chapter, each perspective curled its hand around my heart, refusing to release its grip. Wrobleski is not only a great storyteller but an ...
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Peek-A Who?
Nina Laden
Chronicle Books, 2000
Peek-a WHO?
I bought this for my daughter at 18 mos based on the reviews. She loves books. This was an instant favorite. From the moment she picks it up she is smiling in anticipation of what is to come. She is now turning 2 this month and still it is her favorite book. She ...
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir
Jeannette Walls
Scribner, 2006
The Glass Castle
From the first page, this author grabbed me and I couldn't stop reading. I wanted to feel sorry for the family, but never once did I get the impression that they felt sorry for themselves. From struggle to success these kids are all surviors. My heart went out to ...
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The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story
Diane Ackerman
W. W. Norton, 2008
Important reading
When average people are confronted by extreme circumstances and respond by behaving with extraordinary compassion and bravery, their example challenges us all. The story of the Zabinski family and their efforts sheltering Polish Jews and Resistance fighters in the ...
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Mr. Cavendish, I Presume (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 2)
Julia Quinn
Avon, 2008
Enjoyed the different perspective
This was an unusual read - after reading the first in the series about Jack and Grace I liked reading the other side. The grandmother was hilariously evil!
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
J. K. Rowling
Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007
GREAT!!!
This was just the book I was looking for! Great service, quality product! I couldn't have asked gor the transaction to go smoother. As for the book, it is a must read!!! I can't wait to read it again!
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