The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)729 reviews
Ellen Raskin

Puffin, 2004

One of my all time favorite books

+ the Westing Game Review
+ Childhood Favorite
+ The Westing Game
  
  











  



  
Portuguese Irregular Verbs53 reviews
Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2004

Hilarious - great summer reading

+ Von Igelfeld is not "Precious", but He's Interesting

This is the first book by this author I've read. Anyone who is around academics should get a kick out of this parody of neurotic and self-absorbed academics plodding away at their own tiny slices of obscurity. This is a quick read, perfect for the plane or the beach.
  
  











  



  
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life202 reviews
Steve Martin

Scribner, 2007

Bravo! Rare Autobiography that's too Short

+ Straight From the Heart
+ Honest and straightforward.
+ Great Insight
+ Lessons For Artists
  
  











  



  
Shopgirl: A Novella402 reviews
Steve Martin

Hyperion, 2006

The Power of Love

By penning a novella, Steve Martin allowed the true emotional roller-coaster of joy, sadness, the bitter truth and heartbreak of love to drive the story. Three people from such different backgrounds are each shown struggling and grasping for something - anything - which can come to their emotional ...
  
  











  



  
The Delivery Man: A Novel22 reviews
Joe McGinniss Jr.

Grove/Atlantic, Black Cat, 2008

Great Story

+ "You are not loved by anyone."
+ An Impressive Debut

This is a great novel. I found out about it on Urban Outfitters.com and was not disappointed. The characters were great and I could totally imagine what life is like for them living in Las Vegas as a teenager. I can't wait until his next book comes out.
  
  











  



  
Shopgirl: A Novella402 reviews
Steve Martin

Hyperion, 2006

The Power of Love

By penning a novella, Steve Martin allowed the true emotional roller-coaster of joy, sadness, the bitter truth and heartbreak of love to drive the story. Three people from such different backgrounds are each shown struggling and grasping for something - anything - which can come to their emotional ...
  
  











  



  
Portuguese Irregular Verbs53 reviews
Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2004

Hilarious - great summer reading

+ Von Igelfeld is not "Precious", but He's Interesting

This is the first book by this author I've read. Anyone who is around academics should get a kick out of this parody of neurotic and self-absorbed academics plodding away at their own tiny slices of obscurity. This is a quick read, perfect for the plane or the beach.
  
  











  



  
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life202 reviews
Steve Martin

Scribner, 2007

Bravo! Rare Autobiography that's too Short

+ Straight From the Heart
+ Honest and straightforward.
+ Great Insight
+ Lessons For Artists
  
  











  



  
The Delivery Man: A Novel22 reviews
Joe McGinniss Jr.

Grove/Atlantic, Black Cat, 2008

Great Story

+ "You are not loved by anyone."
+ An Impressive Debut

This is a great novel. I found out about it on Urban Outfitters.com and was not disappointed. The characters were great and I could totally imagine what life is like for them living in Las Vegas as a teenager. I can't wait until his next book comes out.
  
  











  



  
The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)729 reviews
Ellen Raskin

Puffin, 2004

One of my all time favorite books

+ the Westing Game Review
+ Childhood Favorite
+ The Westing Game