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I Kill Fairies
“There are two types of readers: those who can’t read a book if they already know how it ends and those who won’t read a book unless they know how it ends. Some readers consider the latter behaviour to be … Continue reading
Book Review: Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick
Perry’s parents insist that he take Gobi, their quiet, Lithuanian exchange student, to senior prom but after an incident at the dance he learns that Gobi is actually a trained assassin who needs him as a henchman, behind the wheel … Continue reading
Book Review : Tuesdays at the Castle
Eleven-year-old Princess Celie lives with her parents, the king and queen, and her brothers and sister at Castle Glower, which adds rooms or stairways or secret passageways most every Tuesday, and when the king and queen are ambushed while travelling, … Continue reading
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Adults Reading YA Lit
YA books are gaining widespread readership among more than just teens. More often than not, it is an adult looking for the latest “Ranger’s Apprentice” book or “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. What is YA Lit? Why is it … Continue reading
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Refresher on Dewey Decimal System
Because of the scheduled computer down time last week, I had some time to reflect on how dependent I am upon computers, even for something as simple as figuring out where a book is in the nonfiction section. Sure, I … Continue reading
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The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
This was such an interesting book that left you thinking long after you finished reading. It is a good example of magical realism; the fantastic happens in a mundane sort of way. Continue reading
Dreaming in Chinese
This book does not attempt to teach the reader how to read or write Chinese, although you might pick up a few phrases from reading it. However, Fallows does try to explain the Chinese people as they are revealed through their language. Continue reading
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a thriller centering around a cold case about a missing girl and current sex crimes against women. Continue reading
Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us
If you choose to read this book, consider it carefully. Enjoy the message, and maybe search online for further information about the examples he offers. Continue reading
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