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Cage of Stars
Jacquelyn Mitchard
Grand Central Publishing, 2007
Wonderfully written....
If the rating system was based on tears I cried while reading this novel, I would have to give it a thousand stars....
This is the first book I have read by Ms. Mitchard, and I was captivated from the first paragraph; as one reviewer observed, this book practically begs to be read. It is a story ...
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The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey Niffenegger
Harvest Books, 2004
One of my favorites.
+ loved this book
+ Dealing with loss, shame, and the imperfect
+ wonderful
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One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd
Jim Fergus
St. Martin's Griffin, 1999
WOW! Couldn't put the book down! Excellent detail! A+++
+ Thrilling
+ Beautiful read!
This book is written as a diary so it's very easy to read. The events as described are believable and keep you on the edge. I picked up this book to read and did not put it down until I finished. The historical aspect of this book is researched well and will have emotional affect on you. It's a ...
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir
Jeannette Walls
Scribner, 2006
The Glass Castle
+ Adults as Children and Children as Adults
+ BRILLIANT!
+ food for thoughts on food
+ Such shocking behavior, it's almost unbelievable
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A Confederacy of Dunces
John Kennedy Toole
Louisiana State University Press, 2000
Hilarious, dark, brilliant
+ HILARIOUS!
One of the funniest books I've ever read. I was giggling the entire way through. The main character, Ignatius Riley, is one-of-a-kind and unforgettable. Captures 1960s New Orleans.
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The Kite Runner (Riverhead Essential Editions)
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead Trade, 2005
Laden With Symbolism
+ The Kite Runner
+ Tear Jerker!
+ At What Price Comes Frienship ?
+ Living In Afghanistan
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The Friday Night Knitting Club
Kate Jacobs
Berkley Trade, 2008
fun, easy read
I enjoyed reading this book. For the most part, the characters are easy to visualize and follow. However, there are too many characters, which just complicate the story. I thought it had a good message regarding relationships and friendship and would recommend it.
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The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Kim Edwards
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006
A real page turner
+ Not a book for action/adventure lovers
+ The Memory Keeper's Daughter
I am so stunned by all of the negative reviews on this book! I think I tend to be very critical of books, and have a very short list of favorites. I absolutely loved this book. I thought the characters were very well-developed, and the author's writing positively flowed. The relationships ...
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The Other Boleyn Girl
Philippa Gregory
Touchstone, 2003
EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!!
+ WARNING: May contain spoilers - Sensational and scandalously wicked
+ Historical Fiction, Entertaining
Okay, so while you may not use this novel as a reference while writing a paper on English history, if you need a book that will keep you enthralled you have most certainly found it.
The Boelyn family wants nothing more than to elevate themselves within the English social hierarchy. As players in ...
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Bel Canto (P.S.)
Ann Patchett
Harper Perennial, 2005
Stunning and Emotional
+ Almost spectacular
+ Patchett Delivers Again
+ simply wonderful
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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
espetacular
+ No better way to make a difference
+ Hope for Mankind
+ 3 Cups of Tea
+ inspiring
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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
Christopher Moore
Harper Paperbacks, 2003
Biff is a Great Read!
+ by far the best
+ Not for those who believe the Bible is absolute truth....
+ GREAT LAUGH OUT LOUD SPOOF
+ Moved to the top of my favorite book list
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Water for Elephants: A Novel
Sara Gruen
Algonquin Books, 2007
I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+ An authentic feel
+ Very well written
+ Too Good to be True?
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Cage of Stars
Jacquelyn Mitchard
Grand Central Publishing, 2007
Wonderfully written....
If the rating system was based on tears I cried while reading this novel, I would have to give it a thousand stars....
This is the first book I have read by Ms. Mitchard, and I was captivated from the first paragraph; as one reviewer observed, this book practically begs to be read. It is a story ...
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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
espetacular
+ No better way to make a difference
+ Hope for Mankind
+ 3 Cups of Tea
+ inspiring
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