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101 reviews
Thomas Keneally

Simon & Schuster, 1994

Even More Compelling & Incredible Than The Movie
After seeing the film of SCHINDLER'S LIST, I had the feeling that it covered so much, included and recreated so much that it wasn't necessary to read the book. Last month, I visited Jerusalem and toured the Holocaust Museum (a profoundly disturbing experience I would recommend to everyone). I also found Oskar Schindler's grave just outside the Old City walls and saw the small stones atop ...

The Sunday List of Dreams

17 reviews
Kris Radish

Bantam, 2007

The Sunday List of Dreams
Received this book asap and although I haven'e read it yet....I know it will be good....her other books are excellent......

The Man Who Made Lists

8 reviews
Joshua Kendall

Putnam Adult, 2008

Interesting But Poorly Written
Brevity is the soul of wit. The subject matter is incredibly interesting and the book is well researched. Unfortunately the book is poorly written, so much so that I am going to have to work rather hard to finish it.

The Reading Teacher's Book Of Lists, 5th Edition (J-B Ed: Book of Lists)

28 reviews
Edward B. Fry, Jacqueline E. Kress

Jossey-Bass, 2006

Indispensable resource for teachers of reading!
The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists is a wonderful resource for teachers, especially in helping develop instructional materials and lesson plans for grades K-12 & even for adult literacy. There are lists covering phonics, useful words, vocabulary, subject words, literature, writing, instruction, comprehension & study skills, assessment, spelling, the internet,ESL/language, word play, ...

The Next Thing on My List: A Novel

38 reviews
Jill Smolinski

Three Rivers Press, 2008

Not typical chick lit
This book was wonderful. I thought the idea was great and had many interesting story lines to keep the book going at a fast pace. I really love how the ending turned out to be a bit different than what the book hints at throughout. All the characters were well developed and convincing. This is a lot better than your typical chick lit!

A-List #10, The: California Dreaming: An A-List Novel (A-List)

187 reviews
Zoey Dean

Poppy, 2008

best of them all
The best book of the series! a true shocker, makes your jaw drop open, very surprising!

American Beauty: An A-List Novel (A-List #7)

8 reviews
Zoey Dean

Poppy, 2006

Zoey Keeps It Going!
Zoey Dean keeps her story of the A- list going in American Beauty. In this book, the seniors on the A-list are graduating and that means hanging out with friends, and going to parties. Anna is in a car crash and her dad sends his new intern Caine to come help her. Anna becomes good friends with Caine. Also things with Ben aren't doing that well, and they get into a fight at a party. Cammie tries ...

Shyt List (The Cartel Publications Presents)

29 reviews
Reign

The Cartel Publications, 2007

It's Not What It Seems.
Yvonna is living the fast ghetto fabulous life in D.C. Her world spins out of control when her high school sweetheart Bilal is brutally murdered by her father. But when Yvonna learns of a devastating secret about Bilal after his death, she's so angry that she leaves D.C. and runs to Baltimore. Fast-forward four years later and Yvonna is back and angrier as ever. Yvonna is out to get revenge on ...

The Vocabulary Teacher's Book of Lists (J-B Ed: Book of Lists)

5 reviews
Edward B., Ph.D. Fry

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Excellent resource for building vocabulary!
This is a comprehensive vocabulary book that covers interesting lists [capitonyms, SAT vocab, oxymorons etc], roots, word origins, subjects [scientific roots, emotions, sports etc], writing, foreign words [exonyms], spelling, abbr, phonics, measurement & geography, methods, affixes & roots, & homophones. I would recommend using this book together with the Writing Teacher's Book of Lists.

The New Book of Lists: The Original Compendium of Curious Information

10 reviews
David Wallechinsky, Amy Wallace

Canongate U.S., 2005

A Listomaniacs Dream
Wallechinsky, Wallace and Wallace are THE listophiles supreme! For more years than I care to remember the Book of Lists and it's sequels have been giving us information that's presented with panache' and just the right amount of humor. Want to know about stupid criminals - It's in there. Want to know odd facts about historical figures - It's in there! Want a light, fun read to satisfy ...

Baby Lists: What to Do and What to Get to Prepare for Baby

8 reviews
Elaine Farber

Adams Media Corporation, 2007

Every expectant parent needs this book!
Elaine Farber has created the best consumer's guide to baby products, and as a top-notch baby nurse, she is an authority on the subject. She has really done her homework and gives you reviews and practical advice on what you need for your new baby. Great book, highly recommend.

The Wish List

99 reviews
Eoin Colfer

Scholastic Inc., 2004

Some of Eion Colfer's Best Work.
This is a piece of writing that is very engaging(I couldn't put it down!) and will be pure delight to fans of some of the author's work (The Artemis Fowl Series, The Supernaturalists, etc.). It takes an honest look at good and evil, but still remains light-hearted and as clever as everything else he's written.

Girls on Film: An A-List Novel (2nd in A-List Series)

53 reviews
Zoey Dean

Poppy, 2004

The A-List #2: Girls on Film
I liked this book just as much as the first one, and I was so happy with the ending I could just die. It reminded me of another sequel I've read, but I just can't think. Anyways, Susan came to Beverly Hills from rehab and now Cammie is trying to get at Anna by being friends with Susan, and Sam is very confused about her sexuality. Things between Anna and Adam are heating up, but Ben still isn't ...

The List

45 reviews
Robert Whitlow

Thomas Nelson, 2004

The List
The List is an excellent book. I shared my copy with a friend. By the time I got it back she had loaned it to several other people. They all loved the book. I would like to view the movie when it is made available. However, I do not believe it could be nearly as exciting as the book.

A-List #8, The: Heart of Glass: An A-List Novel (A-List) (A-List)

10 reviews
Zoey Dean

Poppy, 2007

Courtesy of Teens Read Too
In the last book in the A-LIST series (American Beauty: An A-List Novel (A-List #7)), the gang had finally graduated while discovering some juicy secrets. Cammie had discovered more information on what really happened to her mother. Sam was finally reunited with Eduardo, and Anna met Caine, who was nothing like her boyfriend, Ben. And Ben's dirty little secret wasn't a secret any longer. The ...

The Southern Gardener's Book of Lists: The Best Plants for All Your Needs, Wants, and Whims

14 reviews
Lois Trigg Chaplin

Taylor Trade Publishing, 1994

Good book
This book has black and white pictures which was a disappointment for me. It does have good lists of plants for every use in the garden. It has recommendations for plants to use in acidic soil, shade, full sun, rocky soil....Overall, I'm happy with it.

The Art Teacher's Book of Lists

27 reviews
Helen D. Hume

Jossey-Bass, 2003

excellent
New art appreciation teacher. Exactly what I needed to begin planning units for middle school

List Your Self: Listmaking as the Way to Self-Discovery

15 reviews
IIene Seglove

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1996

Excellent gift for elderly people
Excellent gift for elderly people. I gave this book to my father because he likes to write and he likes to have a place to keep his memories. Our entire family has been coaxing him to write down as many memories as possible in order that we can preserve his memory. Listmaking gives prompts to help achieve that goal.

The Boyfriend List (Readers Circle)

37 reviews
E. Lockhart

Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2006

Can't Get More Real Than This
Ruby is having panic attacks. Her boyfriend has broken up with her, none of her friends are speaking with her, her ride to school won't take her anymore, and her parents are sure she is feeling suicidal or anorexic. Welcome to the story of The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart, a masterful look inside the life of a teenage girl. This girl is every girl. Reading this book was like looking back at ...

Boyfriend List

37 reviews
E. Lockhart

Topeka Bindery, 2006

Can't Get More Real Than This
Ruby is having panic attacks. Her boyfriend has broken up with her, none of her friends are speaking with her, her ride to school won't take her anymore, and her parents are sure she is feeling suicidal or anorexic. Welcome to the story of The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart, a masterful look inside the life of a teenage girl. This girl is every girl. Reading this book was like looking back at ...

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