DONE. While Covey uses a lot of jargon that may seem bureaucratic, he conveys his ideas through very simple anecdotes that help explain exactly what he means and how to accomplish it. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R36Z29KW5T5R47/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. While it does contain some pointed insights into the condition of the white collar job seeker, in the end this book does nothing except to depress and trigger more desperation from the very people it aims to help. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2ZM3QMWL59HPV/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. Buckley starts "Boomsday" realistically enough, and as he introduces more elements of quasi draconian politics, the plot spirals out of control and becomes patently absurd. But the best part about it is that somehow, it still seems like all of it could actually happen, which is both scary and hilarious. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RK115GBAZIL8I/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. Palahniuk sums up his goal with "Fight Club": to write a story where you get just the kernel of the story, the core bit, and to stack those one after another without any fluff, and he does this remarkably well. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RB8LTA5GCHHBG/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. This book is hilarious, and very biting in regards to the Intelligent Design debate, but sadly, the book stretches far too long and runs out of steam about halfway through. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R249L2OXHM0K3P/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. Now I'm very curious to see how this series will end. The author is building and building towards a crazy climax, but also building upon all of the philosophy and other ideas so that, if he can provide it, there will be a very satisfying finish that will leave me pondering.

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DONE. Shepherd has an immense gift for storytelling. The book reminded me of the movie "Big Fish," because his stories all seem like they've been told over and over again, picking up details and being exaggerated as they go, until they become almost legendary. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1U2SKJ0H76TXT/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. Incredible. The first chapter made me want to push everything to the side and go try to climb Everest, and by the end, I was thinking I would never go near it. It's not sappy or cheesy, it's journalistically factual and unwavering in the storytelling and depply heartbreaking because of it. Fantastic book.

DONE. Moore explores a few topics concerning ethical dilemmas, deception and false gods, and the thought processes behind the creation of a religion, but "Island of the Sequined Love Nun" still felt like a "popcorn novel" to me the whole time. But that's certainly not a bad thing. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2VKXPEY6RYTP3/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. His writing style mostly rambles, occasionally spouting off interesting thoughts but rarely delving deeper into them or giving them enough consideration to make them weighty. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3L0HHGV6GD0L3/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. Even though the story gets pretty twisted and out of control confusing near the end, it’s still a very interesting read with a lot of unpleasant but likable characters. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1M29TO7Y0N1OV/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. The most interesting part is that although this novel is supposed to be "teen fiction," it might be Hornby's most mature story yet. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2EKNO5WX7MG7W/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. It's a little awkward in the beginning chapters, even immature and unimportant. However, it really picks up steam and tackles some pretty heavy issues in the second half. I look forward to reading more from Asher. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1SPKB42W007Y9/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. Despite my wanting to hate it, "Twilight" is actually a refreshing new perspective on the old vampire-human romance, bizarre and grotesque as it might be. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RQJ02M09O2644/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm.

DONE. While it's a fun read with a lot of insight and many parts where I laughed out loud, after all the fascinating facts and theories and stories he unloads on his audience, Kotler doesn't really deliver any answers. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2ZJUDRERJ4DQA/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. Humorous and tongue-in-cheek while also being factual and realistically interesting, this is obviously meant to be a fun, light reading type of book. The explanations and descriptions do not get too in depth, and neither do the visuals. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1Y20OMVR6QURQ/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. Friedman is fantastic at showing the world the way it is but revealing all types of processes and events happening in the background that very few people are aware of. He made me realize how ignorant I was without making me feel stupid. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RO08GX93KWMMQ/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

DONE. It's not an entertaining read. It offers some insight on marriage and family, but overall I felt like I was reading something far too personal, a diary of sorts, something that anyone else might write but never publish. Full review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3OODIJFC8FDXW/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm