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Winter Reading by a Warm Fire
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The Shipping NewsThe Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx
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The amusing tale of Quoyle, a not-so-beatiful loser and his family's misfortunes and adventures, in Newfoundland.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
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Revenge, power, sex, drama, hilarity, this book has it all.
King RatKing Rat by James Clavell
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A story of one man's power among his fellow prisoners and keepers, in a Japanese WWII P.O.W. camp setting.
Memoirs of a Geisha: A NovelMemoirs of a Geisha: A Novel by Arthur Golden
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A fascinating glimpse into pre-war Japanese geisha life, as we follow the life of the country's most famous geshia.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
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Characters are so fictional in their behavior, it's hard to believe it's based on fact.
The World According to Garp (Ballantine Reader's Circle)The World According to Garp (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by John Irving
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John Irving, one of the kings of character development, this book would be an entertaining read for just about anybody. It's hilarious, sad, thought provoking...just read it!
CentennialCentennial by James A. Michener
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Warning: Excellent, but to be read only during a blizzard. Very long, but worth it.
Main Street (Signet Classics)Main Street (Signet Classics) by Sinclair Lewis
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Timeless! The characters are something right out of early twentieth century, any street, any town America.
A River Runs Through It, and Other StoriesA River Runs Through It, and Other Stories by Norman Maclean
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Very moving story of two brothers and their relationship with their parents, work, religion, fishing and each other.
The Runaway JuryThe Runaway Jury by John Grisham
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A quick read because it hooks you at the beginning and keeps you turning pages until the end.