Johnny Got His Gun290 reviews Dalton Trumbo Bantam, 1984 A brilliant novel that hasn't dated at all, sadly.....minor spoilers... + Unforgetable and Haunting + The quintessential anti war book written in 1939. + Heartwrenching, one book you will never forget.             Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues468 reviews Linda Berdoll Sourcebooks Landmark, 2004 Couldn't put it down! + Darcy and Elizabeth + Couldn't put it down and can't keep it on the shelf Yes, there is sex in this book. It is about a newlywed couple very much in love. If that is something that will offend you, then read something else. After reading a few of these reviews, I was skeptical to start this book, but after reading the authors own advice on P&P sequel, I gave it a ...             I Am Charlotte Simmons: A Novel603 reviews Tom Wolfe Picador, 2005 A Really Good Read + How not to go to college + Maybe not Tolstoy or Trollope but an enjoyable read. I thought this book quite accurately, granted it used extremes, depicted the continual decline of American culture. Of course, one must believe American culture is declining to appreciate the books non-judgmental view of it. The book shows college life the way it is on most campuses, it leaves the ...             Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World145 reviews Tracy Kidder Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2004 Mountains Beyond Mountains + Learn about World health crisis here! + Recomendation + A Rare "Must-Read" Book - Really! + Justice             1984 (Signet Classics)1380 reviews George Orwell New American Library, 1961 A Warning, A Prediction...A Terrifying Truth + Ninteen-Eighty-Four: Still a Classic + Perfectly Horrific + Still Relevant + Timeless classic on the dangers of communism/big government             Dry: A Memoir253 reviews Augusten Burroughs Picador, 2004 Excellent story telling + One of his best + Very nice + Astounding + Every emotion under the martini glass!             The Handmaid's Tale: A Novel560 reviews Margaret Atwood Anchor, 1998 I wasn't expecting this!!!! + A 21st century 1984 by George Orwell + Great Review This book was written very well. I had the creeps while I was reading it. It reminded me of the movie "Children of Men" and the book "The Giver". The entire time I was reading this book, I kept thinking of a certain female vice presidential candidate. I am afraid that she would love the form of ...             Paris to the Moon144 reviews Adam Gopnik Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2001 Precision or the Sanctity of Superfluous Civilization + liked it as a different kind of Paris guide book + a worthwhile read for lovers of Paris PARIS TO THE MOON is a collection of essays by a NEW YORKER writer. Gopnik and his wife moved to Paris in 1995. When a young teen, he visited Paris in 1773. After the couple's child was born in 1994 they endeavored to fulfill Adam's desire to live in Paris while their son was still portable. The ...             A Life of Her Own: The Transformation of a Countrywoman in 20th-Century France5 reviews Emilie Carles, Robert Destanque Penguin (Non-Classics), 1992 A Trip Into the Past + This book is Wonderful + Interesting portrait of one 20th-century life + A read for everyone + Quaint escape from the modern world             The Time Traveler's Wife1675 reviews Audrey Niffenegger Harvest Books, 2004 Best Book I've read in a LONG time + Loved it! I absolutely loved this book. I abandoned all of my responsibilities for two days so that I could read The Time Traveler's wife without stopping. I have now recommended it to everyone I know. It's a little confusing in the beginning, but a good confusing, because the author makes you want to ...             Chocolat213 reviews Joanne Harris Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000 Exquisite Language + Fantastic, Mouth-Watering + Chocolate Devilish Good + Interesting, much different from the movie + I always hate to read the last page of a good book.             Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6)272 reviews J.K. Rowling Scholastic Inc., 2006 great deal! + Completely entertained and satisfied + Harry Potter Series + Harry Potter             The Da Vinci Code: Special Illustrated Edition: A Novel3866 reviews Dan Brown Broadway, 2006 Calm down people! + Women beyond belief I haven't read this book in a long time, but I feel obligated to write a review due to the vast amount of controversy over it. First, let me just tell you my impressions of the book. I found it riveting to read. It is definitely a page-turner which keeps you hooked until the very end. The ...             Lolita449 reviews Vladimir Nabokov Vintage, 1989 A road movie of the mind + Beautiful writing confronts crude subject matter--A masterpiece + Upends your preconceptions and prejudices + Which book did you read? + The Most Beautiful Novel Ever Written             The Universe of Douglas Adams (Volume 1: Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, Volume 2: The restaurant at the End ... Pocket Books, 1983 This is the boxed set of the Douglas Adam's Trilogy, 3 books, all in original boxed set             Life of Pi1841 reviews Yann Martel Harvest Books, 2003 no words can describe how good this is! + engaging, imaginative, thought-provoking it breaks down all barriers of imagination and offers a breathtaking understanding of life through a story of simple transition from innocence to maturity...something each adult reader can relate to. be prepared for the more graphic details in the second and third section of the book which are a ...             Down and Out in Paris and London96 reviews George Orwell Harvest Books, 1972 Down and Out in Paris and London - indeed, now I have been + Heavily edited + Reliable + A Classic             Brave New World729 reviews Aldous Huxley Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 1998 Open the book and open your eyes (please comment) + This book is more enjoyable with some soma! + Frighteningly Prophetic + Dystopia, i long for thee + Good Book             Mansfield Park (Signet Classics)87 reviews Jane Austen Signet Classics, 1996 Not about imperialism or slavery + Complex and Thought-Provoking + Worth reading + not as crazy about it, but still good             Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics)903 reviews Jane Austen Bantam Classics, 1983 Boy oh boy was I ever wrong about Lady Jane!!! + Worth paying for on the Kindle + What a Year for the Bennets + as always, better than the movie + Pride and Prejudice