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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
Author: Lewis Carroll
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 11/7/2010
Helpful Score: 4


This summer we went to England and out to Oxford, where the real Alice lived. At ChristChurch I had to admit to the docent there that I, a well-read,55 year-old, had NEVER read Alice in Wonderland. I saw the movies. But never went to the source. I'm so glad that I was shamed into ordering a copy from PBS. I am now entirely literate! What a charming book, not just for kids! How odd it is that so very little of the specialness made it into the movies. If you are like I was, read it! You'll be so glad you did.


The Animals' Merry Christmas (A Little Golden Book)
The Animals' Merry Christmas (A Little Golden Book)
Author: Gale Wiersum, Jim Robison
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 10/30/2013


This is a sweet book that I used to read to my son when he was small. The copy I had was destroyed when he went through his "destruction of all things baby" phase. I am very happy to have another copy to read to my grandchildren when I get them.


Bossypants
Bossypants
Author: Tina Fey
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 10/30/2013


It was certainly funny, and I love Tina Fey. I thought the F-bomb was unnecessary and disappointing. I loved the chapter on her father! And her childhood memories. Except for that one small criticism, and it was small, it's a very good read.


The Bricklayer (Steve Vail, Bk 1)
The Bricklayer (Steve Vail, Bk 1)
Author: Noah Boyd
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/20/2014


Good, but Jack Reacher is better.


How to Marry the Man of Your Choice
How to Marry the Man of Your Choice
Author: Margaret Kent
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 3/18/2017


I read this book when it first came out. Less than 2 years later, I had married the man of my choice. It has some common sense tips that I really felt helped me FIND the man of my choice. I have a quibble with the section on sex, because much of that is not true, but if you skip that part, the rest is very helpful. BTW, my choice man and I have been married going on 28 years.


Jacob T. Marley
Jacob T. Marley
Author: R. William Bennett
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 8/22/2016


What a lovely book! I wept openly, (always a good thing) and it touched me deeply. It is a beautiful compendium to "A Christmas Carol" Sorry, I won't be reposting this one. It is a keeper!!!


The Memory Keeper's Daughter
The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Author: Kim Edwards
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/26/2010


This novel didn't end up at all how I thought it would! And that's a good thing. If I can figure out what happens next, I don't think the writer has spent enough time being creative. But this story was beautifully told and unfolded in a realistic way. Enjoyed it very much.


Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
Review Date: 9/26/2010


This book really opened my eyes to a country that I knew very little about. How easy it is to generalize about a group of people, when we ourselves dislike anyone making generalization about a group we may belong to. I enjoyed this book and think that my time was well spent.


Voyager (Outlander, Bk 3)
Voyager (Outlander, Bk 3)
Author: Diana Gabaldon
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/18/2016


Love all of these books. Such an intriguing premise. I look forward to more!


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