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December 2008 Book Exchange List
By an Amazon.com customer
The Magicians and Mrs. QuentThe Magicians and Mrs. Quent by Galen Beckett
Buy new: $17.94 / Used from: $0.80
Recommended by Heidi. I'm completely torn about this one and would like for more of my friends to read and share their thoughts.
The NonesuchThe Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer
Buy used from: $3.38
Recommended by Heidi (An obvious reread for me. Still fun!)
Summers at Castle AuburnSummers at Castle Auburn by Sharon Shinn
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.75
Recommended by Heidi (Another reread.)
The Grey HorseThe Grey Horse by Roberta A. MacAvoy
Buy new: $15.95 / Used from: $6.60
Recommended by Heidi
Street of the Five Moons: A Vicky Bliss Novel of Suspense (Vicky Bliss Mysteries)Street of the Five Moons: A Vicky Bliss Novel of Suspense (Vicky Bliss Mysteries) by Elizabeth Peters
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $3.54
Recommended by Heidi
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern WorldGenghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $4.25
Recommended by Heidi. I gave this as a gift to my father last year and he talked about it for several weeks later.
The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval FranceThe Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France by Eric Jager
Buy new: $10.79 / Used from: $2.39
Recommended by Heidi. This is what I'm getting my father this year.
Peace Like a RiverPeace Like a River by Leif Enger
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $0.01
Recommended by Dana (This is one of her favorite books.)
Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever NeedDave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need by Dave Barry
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01
Recommended by Merry and Heidi
Inkdeath (Inkheart)Inkdeath (Inkheart) by Cornelia Funke
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $9.97
Recommended by Martha (great entry in the series)
My Name Is Asher LevMy Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $3.00
Recommended by Martha
Scotland, PAScotland, PA
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $6.99
Recommended by Martha (language warning, but fun take on Shakespeare)
Virgins of Venice: Broken Vows and Cloistered Lives in the Renaissance ConventVirgins of Venice: Broken Vows and Cloistered Lives in the Renaissance Convent by Mary Laven
Buy used from: $0.42
Recommended by Merry
Set in StoneSet in Stone by Linda Newbery
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.55
Recommended by Dana (with content warning)
Fellowship, The: The Untold Story of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin FellowshipFellowship, The: The Untold Story of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship by Roger Friedland
Buy new: $14.78 / Used from: $2.55
Recommended by Heidi (John loved this book)
The House of the ScorpionThe House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $0.65
Recommended by Dana (Son loved it)
The Host: A NovelThe Host: A Novel by Stephenie Meyer
Buy new: $14.97 / Used from: $10.42
Recommended by Dana (Prefered this to Twilight series)
The ShackThe Shack by William P. Young
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $2.39
Recommended by Dana (with content warning and prefers Peace Like a River instead)
Kindle: Amazon's Original Wireless Reading Device (1st generation)Kindle: Amazon's Original Wireless Reading Device (1st generation)
Buy used from: $193.99
Everyone is sick of Heidi raving about her Kindle, but yes, it has brought much happiness and convenience to her life. Highly, highly recommended and before Oprah did it.
Brave CompanionsBrave Companions by David McCullough
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $2.47
Recommended by Heidi
The Cremation of Sam McGeeThe Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert Service
Buy new: $15.34 / Used from: $9.99
Recommended by Martha
The Rescue Artist: A True Story of Art, Thieves, and the Hunt for a Missing Masterpiece (P.S.)The Rescue Artist: A True Story of Art, Thieves, and the Hunt for a Missing Masterpiece (P.S.) by Edward Dolnick
Buy new: $11.66 / Used from: $2.28
Recommended by Heidi
The Irish Game: A True Story of Crime and ArtThe Irish Game: A True Story of Crime and Art by Matthew Hart
Buy used from: $0.01
Recommended by Heidi