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"Moon Called" by Patricia Briggs
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First book in a series of Mercy Thompson who is a walker that lives next door to the alpha male of a werewolf pack. Interesting
main character. Could be a really good series.
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7/2007
4.5/5
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"Sister of the Dead" by Barb & J. C. Hendee
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Third in the dhampir series. This book was even more interesting!
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7/2007
5/5
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"Thief of Lives" by Barb & J. C. Hendee
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The second book in the dhampir series. The characters are a little more developed and I liked the relationship among the action
parts of the book.
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7/2007
4/5
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"Dhampir" by Barb & J. C. Hendee
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A series about Magiere (a dhampir) and Leesil (half human, half elf). Good start to the characters and the whole they live
in.
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6/2007
4/5
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"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
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This book was beautifully written, and yet very sad. It's a worthwhile read if you can handle it.
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1/2007
5/5
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This is the second book in the women's murder club series, and I enjoyed this book as much as the first one in the series.
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8/2006
4.5/5
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A story about a child who goes missing, and how her sister goes about trying to find her 15 years later. This is a rather
short summary of the story, but that's the basics. I really liked the writing and the story in general.
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7/2006
4.5/5
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This was one of the better books in the series! Now I can't wait to finish with the last book.
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6/2006
4.5/5
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A different kind of book for me, but I really liked it.
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6/2006
4.5/5
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A very interesting read. Even though I knew who were the good guys and the bad guys near the beginning, I still found the
premise interesting and fun to read. I didn't want to put the book down.
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6/2006
4.5/5
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It was a good, somewhat quick read. I just always like Crusie's characters!
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5/2006
4/5
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I enjoyed the whole story - trying to figure out who did what and just the characters themselves. I was introduced to Special
Agent Pendergast in "Relic" years ago, and I liked the character back then as well! This is more than a shoot-em
up book (which my husband loves!), but a story behind the gore.
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3/2006
4.5/5
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"Gulliver's Travels" by Johnathan Swift
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This was my classic for December. I was expecting to basically know the story since I've heard it told in different ways and
seen different cartoons about it. But, I found all of those only told the first two-thirds of the story. The last third was
not what I was expecting and I found it to be a rather interesting story of the human race. Especially considering that it
was written so long ago. Also, since the third part uses the word "yahoo" to describe something, I now think of
the book when I see Yahoo!
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12/2005
4.5/5
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"Odd Thomas" by Dean Koontz
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Even though my husband warned me it was a sad book, I still wanted to read it. I'm glad I did, but it still was sad. But I
enjoyed the main character who has a gift that he can see and touch the dead that are still around, but they can not talk.
He can also see and sense other things as well. I'm looking forward to the next book about this character. Especially since
my husband said the next book doesn't leave you quite as sad.
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12/2005
4.5/5
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"The Traveler" by John Twelve Hawks
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This is the first book of the series (I'm not sure how many will evenutally be in the series). I thought the idea was interesting,
and the book was hard to put down. It revolves around around four groups of people. People called Travelers, Harlequins who
protect them, Pathfinders who help them find the way and Tabula who are out to destroy them.
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9/2005
4.5/5
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"Something Rotten" by Jasper Fforde
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This is the fourth book of the Thursday Next series. I really enjoyed the book, just as much as the other three. It also wrapped
things up fairly well. Now I want to go back and re-read the others!
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7/2005
4.5/5
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"Handling Sin" by Michael Malone
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The story was about a son whose father takes off from the hospital with a young black female. To get his father to come back
(and not spend all of his inheritance), the son has to go on what seems to be some crazy errands before meeting his father
in New Orleans. I thought the book was mostly funny and well written. I kept wanting to read on to see what happens next.
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7/2005
4.5/5
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"The Mermaid Chair" by Sue Monk Kidd
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I wasn't sure I was going to like this book because of the story itself, but I did like the book a lot. I identified with
the main character, and then got upset with her over her choices in the middle! But, I like the way Sue Monk Kidd
writes and I thought she handled the story very well. I've already passed this book on to my friend!
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5/2005
4.5/5
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Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik
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I finally have a book to add for 2005! Once I got past the title, I really enjoyed the book. It follows a book club through
30 years of ups and downs.
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3/2005
4.5/5
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"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction" by The Writers of the Daily Show
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This book was really funny! Worth the time to read through.
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12/2004
4.5/5
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"The Well of Lost Plots" by Jasper Fforde
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The 3rd in the series. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one.
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11/2004
4.5/5
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"Skinny Dip" by Carl Hiaasen
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I picked up this book just because of the character's name, but ended up really enjoying it! The story follows a lady whose
husband threw her overboard on their anniversary cruise and what she goes through to get him back and find out why.
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8/2004
4.5/5
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"When the Wind Blows" by James Patterson
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I enjoyed this book. Different kind of story, but well done. Once in a while I had trouble knowing which character was talking
at the beginning of each chapter.
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8/2004
4.5/5
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This book is about a teacher who falls in love with her male professor right before he has a sex change operation. Even though
it's an odd subject, I really liked the book.
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6/2004;
4/5
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This book pulled me in right from the beginning. Originally I thought it was going to be kind of a sappy romance type book,
but it really wasn't. More about a young girl learning that she does have choices in life.
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5/2004;
4/5
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A little different. Definitely Stephen King! I was told this sets the background for the next set of books and I plan on reading
the next one. . .as soon as my daughter does!
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5/2004;
4/5
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I enjoyed this book just as much as her others in the series. Actually, it was better than a few of the past ones! I was going
to read this sooner, but it's my daughter's book (she has the whole series), and she couldn't find it for a while. Seeing
that #10 in the series is getting ready to come out, I ventured in her room to find it, and it was just out of place on her
bookshelf!
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4/2004;
4/5
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I like futuristic type of books, and this one was rather funny as well. Although, one can see the real sadness if society
is heading that way.
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4/2004;
4/5
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I really like books by Atwood, and this one was no exception. It was a little hard for me to follow at first on my pda, but
once into it I like the way she weaved the different stories.
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4/2004
4.5/5
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This book is the second in a series about a female named Thursday Next that works and lives in a world where books are like
movies and the characters like movie stars. The writer has a very different sense of humor that I enjoy
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3/2004;
4/5
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I just loved this book the first time I read it a while ago and this re-read was just like visiting old friends!
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4.5/5;
2/2004
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"Bet Me" by Jennifer Crusie
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I started this book at lunch one day, and finished it that night at 3am! Crusie just pulls me in with her quirky characters
and I just had to keep reading!
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2/2004;
4.5/5
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"The Vampire Lestat" by Anne Rice
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Rice really brings me into her stories and has great explanations.
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2/2004;
4/5
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by Audrey Niffenegger
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From the first few pages I was drawn into the couple's lives and wanted to see how their relationship progressed. I would
(will) recommend this book to many others!
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1/2004
5/5
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Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
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Atwood's vision into what the future could be is unique and thought provoking.
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1/2004; 4.5/5
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"Ellen: My Point. . .and I do Have One" by Ellen Degeneres.
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This was a nice light, funny read. Easy to take with me while driving around.
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1/2004; 4/5
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Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire
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This was an enjoyable book. Told from a different point of view, and a surprise ending for me. I would recommend this book
to anyone for a light read.
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12/2003; 4/5
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Even though I spent almost a full month reading this book, I really enjoyed it. There was enough action and surprises
to really keep one interested.
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11/2003; 4/5
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Silk by Alessandro Baricco
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This is not a book I would have picked up on my own, but it came highly recommended from one of my reading lists. I'm so glad
I read it. Short and sweet and just a well written love story.
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3/2003; 5/5
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Unless by Carol Shields
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I really like the writing style and the story. I wanted to buy this book and read it when it first came out, but I was able
(barely) to wait for the paperback!
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5/2003; 4.5/5
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The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
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I enjoyed this book. My husband read it first, and tried to get me to pick it up for a few weeks. I'm glad I finally did!
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7/2003; 4.5/5
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
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I first read this book in high school and I re-read it since my girls are now reading it. I enjoyed it then, I enjoyed it
now!
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7/2003; 5/5
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