The Bone People: A Novel151 reviews Keri Hulme Penguin (Non-Classics), 1986 *Perfection!* + Shakespeare's "Tempest" Down Under + Beautiful language, disturbing words This book defies the constraints of the written word and captures a tri-soul: a devastating, miraculous, chameleon-like story that will reach out and grab your psyche, changing you forever. Deeply psycho-empathetic, alchemical, and rich beyond anything you've ever read. A gem hiding under the ...             The Kite Runner2451 reviews Khaled Hosseini Riverhead Trade, 2004 Deeply moving + Do not watch the movie. + A story of a man who never stood up for anything all his life, tries to find the courage to make things right. + ENJOY             Cold Sassy Tree216 reviews Olive Ann Burns Dial Press Trade Paperback, 1986 Great stand-alone novel... + Wonderful depiction of a small southern town in the early 1900's + Perspectives on death + Nice Story + Cold Sassy Tree             The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (P.S.)1411 reviews Barbara Kingsolver Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2005 I can't say enough good things about this novel + Merits multiple readings I love the Poisonwood Bible. It's easily on my list of favorite books. It's a heartwrenching story of the disintegration and survival of a family. Kingsolver rotates the pov through the four daughters and you learn to love them all, even the shallow Rachel. And that takes a great deal of skill to ...             Things Fall Apart: A Novel529 reviews Chinua Achebe Anchor, 1994 The foundation for modern African literature + Human tragedy amid the clash of civilisations I was surprised and disappointed in some of the incredibly harsh reviews of this book. Since I've read a decent amount of African literature (not a vast amount), my first thoughts are that "Things Fall Apart" isn't superior to some of those novels. However, it is also important to realize this ...             Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics)879 reviews Jane Austen Bantam Classics, 1983 Pride and Prejudice + ITS SOO ROMANITIC!!! + An amazing classic + Perfection + pride and prejudice review             Woman at Point Zero32 reviews Nawal El Saadawi Zed Books, 1997 It's also about the larger issue of the haves exploiting the have-nots + Love It + Just Keep Reading. + Egyptology + Beautifully written literary masterpiece             Angels & Demons2181 reviews Dan Brown Pocket, 2006 Excellent, Plot-twisting Thriller + I confess that I got hooked... + A good read + It's fiction - to be read as such             In the Company of the Courtesan: A Novel92 reviews Sarah Dunant Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007 GREAT READ! I enjoyed "The Birth of Venus" written by the same author, so I knew that I was in for a treat. "In the Company of the Courtesan" exceeded all of my expectations. It really transports the reader back to life in Venice in the early 1600's. The main characters, Fiametta and her dwarf companion, ...             Good in Bed759 reviews Jennifer Weiner Washington Square Press, 2002 My Favorite! + Entertaining and Comical I love Cannie Shapiro in this novel! She is brilliant and has an awesome personality. I highly suggest reading this book, you won't be able to put it down... when you finish, you will want to read the sequel!             Lord of the Flies14 reviews Listening Library (Audio), 2005 Good recording. This book was read by the author which normally can be a concern. However he was an excellent reader and all in all a good listen. It was nice then to hear the author's comments before and after in the same voice.             Outlander1336 reviews Diana Gabaldon Dell, 1992 Loved every minute + Och, aye, I wasna expectin' it + Very romantic + Great book in a great series             Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics)879 reviews Jane Austen Bantam Classics, 1983 Pride and Prejudice + ITS SOO ROMANITIC!!! + An amazing classic + Perfection + pride and prejudice review             The Kite Runner2451 reviews Khaled Hosseini Riverhead Trade, 2004 Deeply moving + Do not watch the movie. + A story of a man who never stood up for anything all his life, tries to find the courage to make things right. + ENJOY             Woman at Point Zero32 reviews Nawal El Saadawi Zed Books, 1997 It's also about the larger issue of the haves exploiting the have-nots + Love It + Just Keep Reading. + Egyptology + Beautifully written literary masterpiece             In the Company of the Courtesan: A Novel92 reviews Sarah Dunant Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007 GREAT READ! I enjoyed "The Birth of Venus" written by the same author, so I knew that I was in for a treat. "In the Company of the Courtesan" exceeded all of my expectations. It really transports the reader back to life in Venice in the early 1600's. The main characters, Fiametta and her dwarf companion, ...             Lord of the Flies14 reviews Listening Library (Audio), 2005 Good recording. This book was read by the author which normally can be a concern. However he was an excellent reader and all in all a good listen. It was nice then to hear the author's comments before and after in the same voice.             The Bone People: A Novel151 reviews Keri Hulme Penguin (Non-Classics), 1986 *Perfection!* + Shakespeare's "Tempest" Down Under + Beautiful language, disturbing words This book defies the constraints of the written word and captures a tri-soul: a devastating, miraculous, chameleon-like story that will reach out and grab your psyche, changing you forever. Deeply psycho-empathetic, alchemical, and rich beyond anything you've ever read. A gem hiding under the ...             Things Fall Apart: A Novel529 reviews Chinua Achebe Anchor, 1994 The foundation for modern African literature + Human tragedy amid the clash of civilisations I was surprised and disappointed in some of the incredibly harsh reviews of this book. Since I've read a decent amount of African literature (not a vast amount), my first thoughts are that "Things Fall Apart" isn't superior to some of those novels. However, it is also important to realize this ...             The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (P.S.)1411 reviews Barbara Kingsolver Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2005 I can't say enough good things about this novel + Merits multiple readings I love the Poisonwood Bible. It's easily on my list of favorite books. It's a heartwrenching story of the disintegration and survival of a family. Kingsolver rotates the pov through the four daughters and you learn to love them all, even the shallow Rachel. And that takes a great deal of skill to ...