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The Devil Wears Prada: A NovelThe Devil Wears Prada: A Novel by Lauren Weisberger
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Typical Chick Lit. We enjoyed spectating what events were completely fictional and which were inspired by the author's previous job at Vogue magazine.
And Then There Were NoneAnd Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
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A pick influenced by a husband, was definately different from our general Chick Lit type book. Was enjoyed, but was recommended as not a good book to read right before bed.
A Total Waste of MakeupA Total Waste of Makeup by Kim Gruenenfelder
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This was a book club favorite- very entertaining and an enjoyable read.
Princess of Park AvenuePrincess of Park Avenue by Daniella Brodsky
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Enjoyed by all, some finished on time, some didn't, but we all finished eventually. We discussed some of the unbelievable convient happenings for the character, but enjoyed the book anyway.
Cause CelebCause Celeb by Helen Fielding
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This book was enjoyed by all of the girls who did actually finish this book. (I just didn't get to it, but do you blame me for not spending my nose in a book on my honeymoon?!)
The Devil Wears Prada (Widescreen Edition)The Devil Wears Prada (Widescreen Edition)
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After reading the book in book club, we had to go see the movie. After discussing the obvious differences from the book and the movie, we really decided that we wished Anne Hathaway would have told off Miranda like she did in the book.
So 5 Minutes Ago: A NovelSo 5 Minutes Ago: A Novel by Hilary De Vries
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Generally decided... not very good, the plot never really takes off... no one really cared for it.
My Sister's Keeper: A NovelMy Sister's Keeper: A Novel by Jodi Picoult
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Suprise ending!! We were all caught off guard by the ending and for some it caused them to hate the book, but the more I think about the book, I understand and appreciate the ending. But this is definately a good read, makes you think, and it did lead for great discussion.
The Memory Keeper's DaughterThe Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
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A selection of my own, I wasn't very impressed. It was decided that we thought the mom would move past losing her child and that maybe it was a generational thing that we don't understand, as the book took place in the 1950s.
The Thief LordThe Thief Lord by Cornelia Caroline Funke
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As a children's book, three of us enjoyed the book, but the other considered it too predictable and didn't finish.
Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel -- Why Everything You Know is WrongMyths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel -- Why Everything You Know is Wrong by John Stossel
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Interesting. Definately full of his opinions stated as fact, but it was a good conversation peice, especially about the educational system and vouchers.