 | A Million Little Pieces by James Frey
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $0.01 I loved this book. True, embellished, fabricated or not...this was a gripping read, hard to put down, and quick to go by. Love him or hate him, we all wanted to root for him, despite his stubbornness
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 | Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $0.08 I got this as a gift from my brother, a huge Sedaris fan. I loved it, and laughed out loud more than once. And the short stories are great and quick to get through. Very enjoyable read.
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 | Lady Chatterley's Lover (Bantam Classics) by D.H. Lawrence
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01 Part of my "Read the Classics" and "Read Banned Books" phases. Kinda hard to get through with the dialogue and accents, but worthwhile.
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 | The Twentieth Wife: A Novel by Indu Sundaresan
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.88 Book Club Selection: A very interesting look at historical India, and life as a female during those times. Though fiction, it's apparent that there was much research done for the novel.
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 | Anybody Out There?: A Novel by Marian Keyes
Buy used from: $0.01 I absolutely loved this book. I didn't realize how quickly it went by until I was getting to the end. Now she has only has Helen to write a book about.
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 | Beauty's Release: The Conclusion of the Classic Erotic Trilogy of Sleeping Beauty by A. N. Roquelaure
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $5.19 Finally done with the trilogy, and now I know what happens to Beauty. Everyone's happy happy.
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 | A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01 I read this on a recommendation. A sappy, gripping read. It sucked me right in and made me care about the characters, albeit a little cheesy. Very well written. I think I'll read more of Sparks.
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 | Beauty's Punishment (Sleeping Beauty) by A. N. Roquelaure
Buy new: $9.75 / Used from: $2.20 Also recommended by my sis-in-law. A much more interesting story, and way more readable - less repetitive. Another train wreck, but I just can't help myself.
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 | Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.01 After having heard Jay McInerney's name in other books, & seeing this book in particular mentioned in Book Lust, I had to read it. An interesting ride, and all the coke references are so 80's!
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 | The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A. N. Roquelaure
Buy new: $9.75 / Used from: $2.71 Recommended by my sis-in-law. It was like a train wreck, I had to keep reading - however, the story was a little violent for my taste and a bit repetitive. The reviews have it pegged right on.
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 | House of Sand and Fog (Oprah's Book Club) (Vintage Contemporaries) by Andre Dubus III
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.01 Book Club Selection: A gripping read. I genuinely felt for all of the characters. Pride really ruled their lives.
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 | The Skin Type Solution: A Revolutionary Guide to Your Best Skin Ever by Leslie S. Baumann
Buy used from: $0.16 What a great and informative book about skincare. I love that the product recommendations encompass all price ranges. Very helpful advice.
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 | The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Buy new: $7.97 / Used from: $2.18 A riveting read, though the story jumps around a lot - different time periods, and different points of view. Very entertaining.
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 | Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.01 Book Club Selection: A difficult, though interesting and insightful read. Sad, yet also inspiring. Discusses so many other books I need to read.
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 | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Penguin Classics) by Mark Twain
Buy used from: $0.01 When I had to read this in 10th grade, I wasn't interested. After reading Huck Finn, however, I'm gave this book another chance with a refreshed mind. And I love it. Such a fresh look at childhood.
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 | Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan
Buy new: $23.04 / Used from: $0.01 Finally she writes again. It took a long time to get into this book. Perhaps it's because I couldn't get behind the characters, or expected a sad ending. I like Tan's other books better.
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 | The Explainer by Slate Magazine
Buy new: $12.95 / Used from: $0.01 Thanks, Thushara for getting this for me! Love the Slate column and random trivia in general. Full of conversation starters.
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 | Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination by Helen Fielding
Buy used from: $0.01 Didn't get great reviews, which might have affected my judgement when reading. I did not understand or love Olivia - I couldn't relate. Fast paced, but entirely unbelievable. Next!
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 | Madame Bovary (Penguin Classics) by Gustave Flaubert
Buy new: $9.60 / Used from: $1.50 A racy read that I've heard about and seen referenced in other books. Not sure what the fuss is about. Pretty tame by current standards. Emma really annoyed me by her whiny ways.
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 | And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01 I forgot that I had read this long ago at the recommendation of a friend. Quite the mystery that can still keep you guessing, despite how long it's been since it was first published.
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 | Jacqueline Susann's Shadow of the Dolls by Rae Lawrence
Buy used from: $0.04 This updated sequel to Valley of the dolls doesn't have the same depth. But still a juicy, enjoyable read. Writing reminds me of Candace Bushnell, funnily enough, has same cover art as Trading Up.
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 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) by J. K. Rowling
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $0.41 Despite the books getting larger & larger, the story is still addictive. I can't wait for the next one. Got some answers, but more questions to ask.
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 | Why She Went Home: A Novel (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Lucinda Rosenfeld
Buy used from: $0.63 Loved "Who She Saw", and I heard about this one from Daily Candy. The character's a nut, but it's fun to live vicariously...
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 | Straight Talking: A Novel by Jane Green
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $0.01 I can count on Jane Green for some fluffy light chick lit. This didn't disappoint. I loved the voice of main character Tasha, just like you could hear her thinking. Quick fun read.
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 | Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book
Buy used from: $0.78 I got his as a wedding gift. I am so glad to have it, too! It's got practically everything in it, from the basics to the fancy. A super reference.
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