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Simply, some books i read in 2002
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Winter SolsticeWinter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
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One of the BEST books i read all year. I loved all the characters and wanted to cheer them on thru their life's journey! An amazing story that i didn't want to end.
Shopaholic Takes ManhattanShopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella
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HILLARIOUS! I read this in Greek since my sister got it for me from there. A compulsive shoppaholic's trials and tribulations and hillarious results. Very light and enjoyable read.
On The Verge (Red Dress Ink (Numbered Paperback))On The Verge (Red Dress Ink (Numbered Paperback)) by Ariella Papa
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A fun Summer book, about being young in your 20s, in a big city having to deal with friends and family and finding your place in life and having a great start! I loved this book.
The Nanny Diaries: A NovelThe Nanny Diaries: A Novel by Emma Mclaughlin
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Oh the horrors of having to deal with the rich and how they raise their kids (or not in this case). I cheered for the nanny in this story all the way thru and especially at the end
Here on Earth (Oprah's Book Club)Here on Earth (Oprah's Book Club) by Alice Hoffman
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Strange story, a fog filled setting, a sense of unease through-out the book. Domestic violence, incest, all kinds of taboo subjects mixed in. A compelling story
Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber: The Katya Livingston ChroniclesConfessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber: The Katya Livingston Chronicles by Adele Lang
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A FUN filled book about a psychotic crazy woman! Hillarious from beginning to end, seeing this ignorant woman deal with people and situations. Very fun light Summer read
Cold Mountain: A NovelCold Mountain: A Novel by Charles Frazier
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An amazing novel!!! Soon to be a movie. The violence presented in this book is all about survival. Elegantly told. I enjoyed reading about how all the characters had to adjust with life
The Lovely Bones: A NovelThe Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold
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A very sad story, elegantly told through the eyes of a murdered girl. I just couldn't put down this book. One of the best i've read this year. Touching, sad, emotional
Veronika Decides to DieVeronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
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A great book dealing with many subjects, celebrating the will to live and how beautiful our world is despite all the craziness around us. Lovely book
The Passion Dream BookThe Passion Dream Book by Whitney Otto
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A bit too long of a story, dealing with interracial relationships and a different era. It was an ok book, but somehow i expected more drama or more of why should we "care" so much about the characters
Wake Up and Smell the Money: Fresh Starts at Any Age--and Any Season of Your LifeWake Up and Smell the Money: Fresh Starts at Any Age--and Any Season of Your Life by Virginia Applegarth
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Nothing i haven't heard or nothing special that i really learned from this book. I just think the lady who wrote this is WAY too stingy. Some good advice, but nothing i didn't know really
Don't Send a Resume: And Other Contrarian Rules to Help Land a Great JobDon't Send a Resume: And Other Contrarian Rules to Help Land a Great Job by Jeffrey J. Fox
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In an ideal job market this would work. Somehow right now it just doesn't seem to fit well with the times and the bad economy we are dealing with
How to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules For Getting and Keeping Customers and ClientsHow to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules For Getting and Keeping Customers and Clients by Jeffrey J. Fox
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Some ok advice again on this book
How to Become CEO: The Rules for Rising to the Top of Any OrganizationHow to Become CEO: The Rules for Rising to the Top of Any Organization by Jeffrey J. Fox
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ditto
The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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I can't believe this is a classic. I didn't like this book at all, i only felt sadeness about the guy who was shunned by his friends in this book. Nothing special at all
Dressing Up for the CarnivalDressing Up for the Carnival by Carol Shields
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Beautiful short stories, about everyday people. Somehow i feel like each one of these stories could have developement into a novel
Walking Across EgyptWalking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton
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Cute story about an older southern lady and a delinquent child. Very humorous at times and very touching. All about the kindness of the human spirit
Goodbye TsugumiGoodbye Tsugumi by Banana Yoshimoto
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One of my least favorites of Banana's books. The story somehow eventhough it is told in Banana's beautiful easy to read storytelling style, just make it more simplistic without any unsettling elements
The Autograph Man: A NovelThe Autograph Man: A Novel by Zadie Smith
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This book was just depressing in the beginning,i struggled to reach the middle,then it took a nicer turn for the better (and somewhat funny) as the rest of it. Not as chaotic or funny as "White Teeth"
Steppenwolf: A NovelSteppenwolf: A Novel by Hermann Hesse
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I struggled to see why should i care about this unballanced person. I had to see into what the meanings or all the allegory and simbolism of this book were about. I've read better by mr. Hesse
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young GirlAnne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
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I thought this would be a more touching book. I found Anna to be extremely sharp and intelligent. I feel sad for the situation she had to live with. The shock was when there was no more to the diary..
Ten Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Went Out into the Real WorldTen Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Went Out into the Real World by Maria Shriver
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I admire this woman and i love this simple book about starting off into the real world. A great book, with some valuable heart to heart advice