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Books I've Read--2009
By an Amazon.com customer
Nick & Norah's Infinite PlaylistNick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.37
The movie is completely different from the book.
The Reader (Movie Tie-in Edition) (Vintage International)The Reader (Movie Tie-in Edition) (Vintage International) by Bernhard Schlink
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
Loved this book & the movie was great as well
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) by Stephenie Meyer
Buy new: $4.25 / Used from: $3.00
I don't understand the hype. This book was boring.
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture ManifestoSex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto by Chuck Klosterman
Buy new: $9.89 / Used from: $4.75
I love Klosterman's books, so funny!
Bright Shiny Morning (P.S.)Bright Shiny Morning (P.S.) by James Frey
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $0.36
Overall good book. It gets a bit long & drawn out sometimes though.
Death Be Not Proud (P.S.)Death Be Not Proud (P.S.) by John J. Gunther
Buy new: $10.07 / Used from: $0.02
I randomly picked this book out in a bookstore & I just couldn't put it down. Absolutely heart breaking
LolitaLolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Buy new: $21.90 / Used from: $17.96
My favorite book of 2009 so far.
God Bless You, Mr. RosewaterGod Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $5.49
Was expecting more from this book.
Please Stop Laughing At Me...: One Woman's Inspirational StoryPlease Stop Laughing At Me...: One Woman's Inspirational Story by Jodee Blanco
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $0.01
Inspiring. I can't believe kids can be THAT cruel
Native SonNative Son by Richard Wright
Buy used from: $4.89
Captivating. Another book I just couldn't put down
Water for Elephants: A NovelWater for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $1.40
A bit confusing in the beginning, but what a great book!
Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: The Celebrated California Bandit (W.Frontier Library)Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: The Celebrated California Bandit (W.Frontier Library) by John Rollin Ridge
Buy new: $17.05 / Used from: $1.49
Book read for English. Boring.
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl - Literary Touchstone ClassicIncidents in the Life of a Slave Girl - Literary Touchstone Classic by Harriet Jacobs
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $2.45
Book read for english class. Did not enjoy
Cogewea, The Half Blood: A Depiction of the Great Montana Cattle RangeCogewea, The Half Blood: A Depiction of the Great Montana Cattle Range by Mourning Dove
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $3.23
Book read for english--quite possibly the most boring book I've read this year.
Passing (Norton Critical Edition)Passing (Norton Critical Edition) by Nella Larsen
Buy new: $11.69 / Used from: $9.70
Book read for English--I loved this book!
Slapstick or Lonesome No More!: A NovelSlapstick or Lonesome No More!: A Novel by Kurt Vonnegut
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $5.25
Disappointed again