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Books of 2005 List Two
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The Slippery Slope (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 10)The Slippery Slope (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 10) by Lemony Snicket
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Snow scouts! heeheehee.
In Praise of Slowness: How A Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of SpeedIn Praise of Slowness: How A Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed by Carl Honore
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Ahhhh. I read this a chapter a night in keeping with the principals of the book.
Eight Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing PowerEight Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power by Andrew Md Weil
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The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 11)The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 11) by Lemony Snicket
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Now what will I do??? Book 12 isn't out yet.
The Mommy Myth: The Idealization of Motherhood and How It Has Undermined All WomenThe Mommy Myth: The Idealization of Motherhood and How It Has Undermined All Women by Susan Douglas
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I am not a monster.
The Martini Diet: The Self-Indulgent Way to a Thinner, More Fabulous You!The Martini Diet: The Self-Indulgent Way to a Thinner, More Fabulous You! by Jennifer Sander
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The higher your nose is in the air about what you eat, the smaller your butt will be!
Holy Fools: A Novel (Harris, Joanne)Holy Fools: A Novel (Harris, Joanne) by Joanne Harris
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This is the Joanne Harris I remember from 5 Quarters of the Orange and Chocolat: I stayed up til 1am to finish the story!
Gung Ho! Turn On the People in Any OrganizationGung Ho! Turn On the People in Any Organization by Ken Blanchard
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Spirit of the Squirrel. Way of the Beaver. Gift of the Goose. Gung Ho, friend!
Dear Senator: A Memoir by the Daughter of Strom ThurmondDear Senator: A Memoir by the Daughter of Strom Thurmond by Essie Mae Washington-Williams
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An interesting read--I couldn't help but feel that Essie Mae was a bit of a pushover (hell yes: that money was a bribe to keep your mouth shut!).
The Ninth Life of Louis Drax: A NovelThe Ninth Life of Louis Drax: A Novel by Liz Jensen
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Fascinating storyline! Great characterization into the dark intricacies of human relationships.
Ya-Yas in BloomYa-Yas in Bloom by Rebecca Wells
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Fun--not quite the same romp as the other books, but a good brain candy read.
Coastliners: A NovelCoastliners: A Novel by Joanne Harris
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Not Harris's best: I felt the tie-ins at the end were rather weak attempts at a suprise ending.
The Mermaid Chair: A NovelThe Mermaid Chair: A Novel by Sue Monk Kidd
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I kept thinking I'd already this book: then I realized it was very very similar to Coastliners. Not thrilling, not as good as Secret Life of Bees.
Being PerfectBeing Perfect by Anna Quindlen
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Nice thoughts. The pictures were hokey.
Brothel: Mustang Ranch and Its WomenBrothel: Mustang Ranch and Its Women by Alexa Albert
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Very interesting! Should make for an interesting book club discussion....
My Life in Orange: Growing Up with the GuruMy Life in Orange: Growing Up with the Guru by Tim Guest
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Not great writing, but an interesting insider's look at a cult.
Never Let Me GoNever Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
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Ah, the cloning debate extreme elaborated in fiction. Ishiguro is fabulous as always.
Everything Is Illuminated: A NovelEverything Is Illuminated: A Novel by Jonathan Safran Foer
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I had the roughest time getting through this. Liked the Ukrainian translator's voice throughout--good concept.
The Bookseller of KabulThe Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad
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Read "Kite Runner" or "Princess" or "Reading Lolita in Tehran" instead of this book.
The Prison Angel: Mother Antonia's Journey from Beverly Hills to a Life of Service in a Mexican JailThe Prison Angel: Mother Antonia's Journey from Beverly Hills to a Life of Service in a Mexican Jail by Mary Jordan
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I am a very lucky person.
Space Between the Stars: My Journey to an Open HeartSpace Between the Stars: My Journey to an Open Heart by Deborah Santana
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Who knew Carlos had such an interesting wife?
The Year of Pleasures: A NovelThe Year of Pleasures: A Novel by Elizabeth Berg
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One of the most beautiful books I've read recently.
A Long Way DownA Long Way Down by Nick Hornby
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Not Hornby's best. I sure hope he's not going to be another Grisham.
The Ice Queen: A NovelThe Ice Queen: A Novel by Alice Hoffman
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Hoffman spins her magical web around a story of loneliness and finding love.
Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson Is GuiltyBlood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson Is Guilty by Anne Bird
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Wow, talk about being opportunistic! Anne Reid has a future with the Enquirer.