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Things Fall Apart: A Novel 530 reviews
Chinua Achebe
Anchor, 1994
What makes fiction important
I know this is the classic debate of all time when it comes to literature: Is it about beautifully written prose (THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE, incidentally, is a good example of this problem) or does it tell a compelling story? (yet the prose itself is not its strong point).
It seems that many works of fiction these days are of the former and unfortunately, not enough of the latter. I ...
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Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4) 2828 reviews
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
Grreat book
I loved this book. It was a great ending to it all. Parts were shocking and it was great
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Pulling Weeds to Picking Stocks 80 reviews
The Beatty Boys
Tate Publishing, 2008
Are we missing something?
I can appreciate your love for Rush but has anyone read the book? I want to make an intelligent buying decision and need to know more about the book before I spend money.
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The Alchemist1258 reviews
Paulo Coelho
HarperCollins, 2006
Great Read
Loved this book and I am having my boy teenage boys read it. Just wish I had read it when I was there age. A must for anyone on the side lines !
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Where the Wild Things Are357 reviews
Maurice Sendak
Harper Collins, 1988
Terrible...roars, teeth, eyes, claws! Super fun for little boys!
Sometimes we just can't seem to settle down before bed. During those times, I reach for "Where the Wild Things Are" so that my two sons can roar their terrible roars and gnash their terrible teeth and roll their terrible eyes and show their terrible claws.
The book is short -- perfect for bedtime reading -- and very interactive. The story follows Max and his wild imagination to a magical land. ...
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New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2) 849 reviews
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006
I LOVE IT!
This book is AMAZING! Stephenie Meyer really knows how to write. If you had any doubts about the sequel to Twilight, DON'T! You won't be let down if you READ IT because it is AWESOME!!!
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The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)552 reviews
Barack Obama
Vintage, 2008
Getting to Know Barack
For anyone who has been following Obama's campaign, reading The Audacity of Hope will dispel once and for all any notion of his insincerity, being "too good to be true", or flip-flopping--all of which have been thrown out at us as discouraging comments. Throughout his book, written before he tossed his hat in the ring, one witnesses his most deeply held values. The wondrous part is that they ...
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Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance274 reviews
Barack Obama
Three Rivers Press, 2004
It's even better than 5 stars
I wish that every American could read this book! I was moved and impressed as I learned about who Barack Obama is. This book was written shortly after graduating from law school and before Obama entered politics. It highlights what an intelligent, perceptive, philosophical and principled person he is.
This is so much more than a simple bio. Obama's relections about the events of his life ...
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity445 reviews
David Allen
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
Life changing..
First, I want to say that I'd listened to the audio book of this years ago. And at the time it didn't resonate with me AT ALL. Frankly I'm not sure I finished the audio--but either way I couldn't remember any of it other than it was in my library.
Fast forward a couple years.. I adopted Tim Ferris' 4HWW method of listing tasks on an 8 1/2 x 11" sheet of plain paper. That worked great for me ...
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The Last Lecture547 reviews
Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
Hyperion, 2008
A wonderful book
This is a terrific book. I've purchased several as gifts. Very inspiring. The author shares common sense advice with a warm self depreciating humor. How sad we've lost such a beautiful soul.
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Manifest Your Desires: 365 Ways to Make Your Dreams a Reality11 reviews
Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks
Hay House, 2008
MANIFEST YOUR DESIRES BY ESTER HICKS
JUST ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT ADDITION TO YOUR LIBRARY THAT YOU CAN MAKE. FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT...NOTHING BETTER HAS BEEN WRITTEN IN YEARS.
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The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead358 reviews
Max Brooks
Three Rivers Press, 2003
MUST-HAVE FOR FANS OF THE LIVING DEAD
PURE GENIUS...IF YOU ARE A FAN OF ZOMBIE FILMS OR ANTICIPATING AN OUTBREAK OF LIVING DEAD IN YOUR AREA: YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK. IT IS VERY FUNNY AND YOU WILL FIND MANY CLEVER INSIGHTS TO ZOMBIE SURVIVAL.
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Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-Ass Recipes for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Cooking Crap (and Start Looking ...71 reviews
Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin
Running Press, 2007
Finally a cookbook of normal food for vegans!
Does lasagna, potatoes au gratin, or a brownie sound good? I thought so!
This cookbook has includes a wide range of foods that are fantastic every-day choices. Another plus is that most of the ingredients are repetitive so you can stock your pantry and have some pretty versitile menu options.
Below are the sections:
Breakfasts
PMS Snacks
Appetizers
Soups & Stews
Salads
Sandwiches
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Guess How Much I Love You288 reviews
Sam McBratney
Candlewick, 1996
This Book Makes Me Smile
I love this story. I find myself smiling and getting that warm, fuzzy feeling as the father rabbit and son exchange conversation about how much they love each other, each one topping the other's love.
This is one of the first books that I bought for my son because it tells of the boundless love that a parent has for their children. Truly, one of the sweetest children's books ever written.
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Nauti Dreams (The Nauti Trilogy, Book 3)12 reviews
Lora Leigh
Berkley Trade, 2008
Another Masterpiece
I am becoming a great fan of Lora Leigh. I thought Nauti Nights (The Nauti Trilogy, Book 2) was brilliant, but Nauti Dreams took me to a new high. The characters and their complex emotions are intoxicating, you just can't put the book down. Driving from work my mind is on what will happen next. I wouldn't describe myself as an ardent reader, but I have cancelled an appointment at the gym so that ...
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Goodnight Moon576 reviews
Margaret Wise Brown
HarperFestival, 1991
Goodnight Moon
I got this as a gift. It is a precious story of a child resisting falling asleep to no avail.
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The Going-To-Bed Book165 reviews
Sandra Boynton
Little Simon, 1982
Great
A wonderful book with great illustrations, and the brushing teeth of course is a bonus, anything to get a child to do so is always welcome.
A good bedtime story.
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The Namesake: A Novel464 reviews
Jhumpa Lahiri
Mariner Books, 2004
Fun to read
The story, in general, was about the lives of Bengali migrants, how they fit in their new surroundings, and how their children reacted to Bengali traditions and customs. It is quite similar to a few other books before it. But The Namesake is written well and reading it is every bit as enjoyable as watching a movie. It is a little "chick-lit" but I liked it.
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Hamlet (The New Folger Library Shakespeare)34 reviews
William Shakespeare
Washington Square Press, 2003
If you want to read Shakespeare its has to be The new folger Library
If you ever thought about reading Shakespeare but was turned off or intimidated by the old english, not so with the new folger editions. Your basically reading the play on all the right sided pages , with the left pages reserved for all the definitions and explanations of the sayings and words that might be dificult to understand. This makes it very easy and enjoyable to read.
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Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Revised Edition: Birth to Age 5 (Shelov, Caring for your Baby and Young ...158 reviews
American Academy Of Pediatrics
Bantam, 2004
The Only Baby Care Book You Need
This book was recommended by our pediatrician and also by our hospital. It truly is the only baby care book you need. Great format, clean, simple reading that is easy to digest...especially important in those first few weeks as a new parent. It will be the only childcare book still sitting on my bookshelf when we're ready for baby #2.
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