The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want36 reviews
Sonja Lyubomirsky

Penguin Press HC, The, 2007

A WOW of a book

+ All according to plan.
+ A unique marriage of self-help and science
+ Proven techniques for developing and maintaining a positive outlook
+ Happiness for Dummies
  
  











  



  
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel586 reviews
Lisa See

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006

Mesmerizing Tale of Friendship and Tradition

+ A beautiful tale of love and friendship
+ Snow flower was pure honest relationship writing
+ good purchase
+ So beautifully written, it brought tears to my eyes
  
  











  



  
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian84 reviews
Sherman Alexie

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007

the many disadvantages

+ Fascinating!!
+ Fantastic! Strongly recommended for high school and adult readers
+ Absolutely wonderful!
  
  











  



  
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity441 reviews
David Allen

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

De-clutter your office and your mind!

+ Defniitely worth the buy
+ good time management ideas
+ Great encouraging and motivating content, but redundant...
  
  











  



  
Blasphemy136 reviews
Douglas Preston

Forge Books, 2008

If a book ever deserved 5 stars its this one!

Seriously I recommend you do whatever you can to get a hold of specifically the AUDIO BOOK version. The narrator was fantastic in the varous voices he created ranging from Navaho Indians, to a southern televangelist and even a Borne Agan Biker. His voice for Gregory North Hezalious was particularly ...
  
  











  



  
Duma Key: A Novel399 reviews
Stephen King

Scribner, 2008

If King isn't your thing, try Duma Key

+ The King Takes Up the Greatest Mystery of All: Where Does Art Come From and What Makes a Human Life Worth Living?
+ Great Read
+ Never wanted to put the book down
  
  











  



  
Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3)
Christopher Paolini

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008

OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide. Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. First is Eragon’s oath to his ...
  
  











  



  
Into the Wild1192 reviews
Jon Krakauer

Anchor, 2007

Chase von, guess they have this book two places on here....

+ A mystery and tragedy told well
+ A Character Study Disguised as a Bestseller
+ Troubled man takes on the Wild - and loses
  
  











  



  
The Darkest Evening of the Year203 reviews
Dean Koontz

Bantam, 2007

Fantastic!

+ Interesting Critique
+ This was a great read and Dean Koontz still rocks!!!

Every Dean Koontz book is a great Dean Koontz book. I love them all!
  
  











  



  
The Road (Oprah's Book Club)1511 reviews
Cormac McCarthy

Vintage Books, 2007

Depth Expressed through Brevity

+ The Road
+ Beautiful
+ "Where men cant live gods fare no better."
  
  











  



  
An Audience for Einstein (2006 EPPIE Award Winner)61 reviews
Mark Wakely

Mundania Press LLC, 2005

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

+ A finely written story that explores the biggest science question
+ Really enjoyed this book
+ Cool
  
  











  



  
Snakehead (Alex Rider Adventure)32 reviews
Anthony Horowitz

Philomel, 2007

A Good Read

+ Action-Packed till the end
+ Action Packed as Always
+ Amazing Book
+ The best Alex Rider book yet!
  
  











  



  
StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup's Now, Discover Your Strengths83 reviews
Tom Rath

Gallup Press, 2007

Great book!

+ A little more knowledge
+ Buyer Beware
+ Valuable assessment for developing strengths
  
  











  



  
Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out170 reviews
Marci Shimoff

Free Press, 2008

I am so happy I read this book!

+ Happy On The Inside Creates Bliss On The Outside
+ Almost Perfect
+ Inspiring and brilliant
+ Covers the Subject!
  
  











  



  
The Final Warning (Maximum Ride, Book 4)110 reviews
James Patterson

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Maximum Ride

+ A little slower than the rest of the series, but still a good read

This is the fourth book in the unbelievable Maximum Ride triligy. You might find this book quite different from its prequel. This book is mostly based on the good vs. evil side of the story. Most of the flock now know almost everything about themselves. Now its only about staying alive, and ...
  
  











  



  
7th Heaven (The Women's Murder Club)109 reviews
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Loved 5th, missed 6th, loved 7th

+ I Like it! Good read for series junkies!
+ Women's Murder Cllub

I have become a huge Patterson after reading the 5th Horseman, lapsed on the 6th Target and found my way back for 7th Heaven. I just love the play on numbers. This is the 7th novel in his Women's Murder Club series and the book starts off in as far a place from heaven as possible with victims found ...
  
  











  



  
The World Without Us232 reviews
Alan Weisman

Thomas Dunne Books, 2007

The World Without Us

+ Give me a moment of pause
+ a clever book and a decent interesting read

Excellent book. Full of information on what we are doing to our environment and food for thought as to possible solutions. Definitely not a scare tactic treatise like many environmentalist-type books tend to be, but a honest look at where we've come from, and where we're going. Things look OK and ...
  
  











  



  
His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass)1084 reviews
Philip Pullman

Laurel Leaf, 2003

Dark Materials a Triple Threat or Three Times a Charm? Awesome Novels!

+ The Death of Dogma and the Birth of Joy
+ Wonderful!
+ Great Reading
  
  











  



  
Jack Canfield's Key to Living the Law of Attraction: A Simple Guide to Creating the Life of Your Dreams58 reviews
Jack Canfield, D.D. Watkins

HCI, 2007

Key to Living the Law of Attraction

+ He inspires the reader
+ Is This Secret?
+ Jack Canfield...Keeps it Simple...to Live Your Dreams...Now!
+ Key to Living the Law of Attraction
  
  











  



  
Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day172 reviews
Joel Osteen

Free Press, 2007

Joel Osteen's cd

+ Awesome
+ Very Uplifting and Encouraging!

Wonderful cd. Has a lot of problem solvers that are in our every day life.