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Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest LessonTuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom
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"Tuesdays with Morrie" is my one of my favorite books of all-time. Bring a box of tissue with you.
A Vineyard in Tuscany: A Wine Lover's DreamA Vineyard in Tuscany: A Wine Lover's Dream by Ferenc Mate
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This was a real fun book to read. Someday, I have to visit Tuscany.
Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within. (ROUGHCUT)Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within. (ROUGHCUT) by Maria Shriver
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Every graduate (of anything) ought to be given a copy of this book along with their diploma. There's wisdom, compassion and truth between these covers.
Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-GranddaughterLife Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter by Sidney Poitier
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I enjoyed this book so much, I bought a signed copy.
Night Lights & Pillow Fights Two: The Box SetNight Lights & Pillow Fights Two: The Box Set by Guy Gilchrist
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A book for all ages, I guarantee that it will cheer you up. Funny poems upon funny poems, and the artwork is precious.
Water for Elephants: A NovelWater for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen
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I ordered this book before it ever came out, it didn't disappoint. What a great story.
To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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An American classic. If you haven't read it, please take the time to do so.
Empire FallsEmpire Falls by Richard Russo
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Blue collar life in a mill town, reminds me of home.
The Killer AngelsThe Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $13.63
Part fiction and part fact, if there is one outstanding Civil War book, this is it.
One Vacant ChairOne Vacant Chair by Joe Coomer
Buy new: $15.64 / Used from: $2.36
This book is one of my all-time favorites. You'll want to read it a couple of times.
On Writing: A Memoir of the CraftOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
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Of all the books written by Stephen King, this is my favorite. Part autobiography and part teaching tool, future writers should read this before ever putting a word on paper.