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.The Things They Carried
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by: Tim O'Brien

December 29, 1998
This review is based on the audio version. First let me say, that I generally do not care for short stories, and I have also managed to avoid most books about war. Once I began listening to this book, I would find myself sitting in my car (after having reached my destination) just to hear a bit more. The reader was fabulous and the stories ...all of them....just had me wanting to hear more.

The Things They Carried is a collection of short stories filled with tension. The stories are based on the Vietnam War experience of the author and his buddies. The reader/listener is drawn into each story involving the men of Alpha Company. You feel a part of the bond they have for each other, and you feel their anger, their isolation, loneliness ... Read More:
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.The Kite Runner
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by: Khaled Hosseini

April 27, 2004
I recently started a book club and this was our first pick. It could not have been a better choice. Everyone had it read in plenty of time. No complaints on the choice I made either. This book tells a very emotionally charged story. Once I started reading it, I was constantly stealing time to read, until it was finished. Hope there is a part II.

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.The Art of Public Speaking with Learning Tools Suite (Student CD-ROMs 5.0, Audio Abridgement CD set, PowerWeb, & Topic Finder)
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by: Stephen E Lucas

November 29, 2005
I bought the book for a college class and it serves it purpose well. The book was in good condition to be used.
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.The 19th Wife: A Novel
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by: David Ebershoff

August 05, 2008
Told in a back and forth style with many voices, Ebershoff tells the story of Ann Eliza Young who being the 19th wife of Brigham Young decides that polygamy isn't for her and decides to do the unthinkable and file for divorce. Interspersed with this story is the story of BeckyLyn also a 19th wife of modern day who is accused of killing her husband, and her son Jordan, one of the Lost Boys, who is trying to clear her name and get her out of Mesadale, the compound she lives in with the other Firsts; the break off group that still follows the old tradition of polygamy.

Have I lost you yet?

There is also Kelly Dee the student researcher that is trying to pull the life of Ann Eliza together for her masters thesis who is telling ... Read More:
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.The Beach House
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by: Jane Green

June 17, 2008
Wherever Nan Powell goes, whispers seem to follow. At 65 years old, she is one of the older residents of the `Sconset area of Nantucket and has quite a reputation around the island. Everyone thinks of her as the eccentric older woman who has lived alone for far too long. While not quite as crazy as she seems, Nan has indeed been alone for a very long time. Her beloved husband, Everett, committed suicide after racking up an enormous gambling debt, leaving Nan to pay his bills and care for their young son, Michael. Now, Michael is living in New York and has trouble finding the time to visit his aging mother.

One day, Nan's financial advisor comes to her with some dire news: all the money she put in a hedge fund is gone. Her best option now is to ... Read More:
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.Extreme Measures: A Thriller
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by: Vince Flynn

October 21, 2008
Wherever Nan Powell goes, whispers seem to follow. At 65 years old, she is one of the older residents of the `Sconset area of Nantucket and has quite a reputation around the island. Everyone thinks of her as the eccentric older woman who has lived alone for far too long. While not quite as crazy as she seems, Nan has indeed been alone for a very long time. Her beloved husband, Everett, committed suicide after racking up an enormous gambling debt, leaving Nan to pay his bills and care for their young son, Michael. Now, Michael is living in New York and has trouble finding the time to visit his aging mother.

One day, Nan's financial advisor comes to her with some dire news: all the money she put in a hedge fund is gone. Her best option now is to ... Read More:
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.The Art of Racing in the Rain
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by: Garth Stein

May 13, 2008
I picked up this book without large hopes. I read lots of books about dogs, but while I enjoy them, they are usually just light entertainment. This book, however, still has me tearing up an hour after I finished it. It is very touching in that it takes you through every emotion, sadness to happiness, anger to laughter. It was very convincing that it was narrated by a dog, Enzo. I fell in love with the main characters and think it would make a great movie. I highly recommend this book.
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.8 Sandpiper Way (Cedar Cove, Book 8)
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by: Debbie Macomber

September 01, 2008
I was anxiously waiting for the next book in the series, but I was disappointed. There was too much reviewing of the past books and too little story. There is still another coming and if it is the same, I am not going any further.
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.The Book of Lies
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by: Brad Meltzer

September 02, 2008
Unfortunately, the book's marketing contention that Mitchell Siegel was murdered by bullets and that this tragic event was a direct inspiration for his son's creation of the man of steel, is false. The senior Siegel died of a heart attack resulting from the stress of the robbery of his secondhand clothing store. "Book of Lies", indeed.
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.I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell
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by: Tucker Max

January 01, 2006
While it was obviously published at a fairly low-cost and a surprise hit, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell has some stories that are truly hilarious. If you enjoy the misadventures of Hank Chinaski, but with less self-loathing and a lot more humor then Tucker Max is up your alley. So, crack a beer or ten and prepare to be horrified and laughing. Horrified at the stories and also at yourself, for enjoying them so much.
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