Book 52: The Boy Detective Fails – Joe Meno
This is the story of Billy Argos, the boy detective. The way the book is put together is fascinating and […]
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Book 51: The Finkler Question – Howard Jacobson
I’m not sure how to review this book. I’m surprised I’ve not heard more about it, but simultaneously not in
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I got a Kindle!!!
As you may have guessed from my fairly obvious title, I got a Kindle. I’m sure it had something to
Book 50: Bastard Out of Carolina – Dorothy Allison
Bastard Out of Carolina is the story of Ruth Anne “Bone” Cartwright. It’s a story about survival and about perseverance.
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Book 49: The Warlock – Michael Scott
[For an updated response from when I re-read the book in 2016, click here.] The Warlock is the fifth book (plus
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Book 48: The Secret Fruit of Peter Paddington – Brian Francis
When I picked up this novel the back cover read as follows, “Peter Paddington is your typical thirteen-year-old paperboy with
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Book 47: The Help – Kathryn Stockett
After hearing Emma Donoghue recommend this book, I of course immediately added it to my list of books to read.
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July 2011 Update
It has been seven days since my last post. Since that last post I have attended a warehouse sale at
Book 46: Hero – Perry Moore
Let’s just say that any book that assumes superpowers are commonplace in society is already off to a good start.
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