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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
There seem to be at least as many suggested reading lists these days as there are websites for avid readers. Plenty of books full of suggestions too, but here's a new one with an interesting and fun approach to choosing your next reading adventure--1001 Books for Every Mood.
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Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
When I returned to work after a recent 'staycation,' I told people that I had been to Europe. After their look of surprise, I would add, "I went to 12th Century England. I read The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett."
I had heard about this book since ...
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Saturday, June 14th, 2008
I recently finished Eclipse, the third book in Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Saga. After I devoured Twilight (the first book in the series) last year, I found myself eagerly anticipating my turn to check out the next installments. The popularity of this series seems to have snuck up on book ...
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Saturday, June 14th, 2008
I just finished “Collateral Damage” by Fern Michaels. It is the latest of the ‘Revenge of the Sisterhood’ series.A fun and quick read, it has just the right amount of male bashing and intrigue with a dash of romance. Seven women find that Justice is often blind and that ...
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Saturday, May 31st, 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed Chris Bohjalian’s new book, Skeletons at the Feast. His writing style continues to paint characters of depth in picturesque environments and in this case the story material was most interesting. Using an actual diary for his inspiration, Bohjalian tells of a family’s flight ahead ...
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Saturday, January 12th, 2008
Each year I try to read a particular genre of fiction. In 2007 I concentrated on fantasy.
My favorite was Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. Based on Anansi, the popular character from African folk literature, the book is a wild ride between modern day Florida and an imaginary land that just ...
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