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It's About Books

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It's About Books · 1Y ago

Food Rules by Michael Pollen

“Food Rules” by Michael Pollen has to be one of the hottest books and a trend in the universe right now. So, what is it? Well, it’s a bookl about Americans and their diet. We are an obese nation … Continue reading →
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It's About Books · 1Y ago

Choosing To See by Mary Beth Chapman

“Choosing to See” by Mary Beth Chapman is the true story of Singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth and the loss of their 5 year old adopted Chinese daughter, Maria, in 2008. Well, the word ‘loss’ is actually … Continue reading →
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It's About Books · 1Y ago

My Teenage Werewolf by Lauren Kessler

I love the title of this book: “My Teenage Werewolf” by Lauren Kessler. From the title alone you know exactly where this book is going to go. First the author is going to talk about teenage girls, their unpredictability, … Continue reading →
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It's About Books · 1Y ago

You Have to Be in It to Win It!: A seven-step program to embrace ebooks

After buying my first e reader this weekend I ran across this article and find myself agreeing whole heartedly. We have begun purchasing ebooks here at the library, non fiction primarily, but it is a small beginning to a larger … Continue reading →
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It's About Books · 1Y ago

We Shall not Sleep by Anne Perry

We Shall not sleep is book 5 of Perry’s World War 1 series about the Reavley Family and the conflict that was the War to end all Wars. This was probably the best one of the series as it tied … Continue reading →
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It's About Books · 1Y ago

Sara PennyPacker Clementine Series

Have you seen the Sara Pennypacker books about Clementine? These are wonderful! A new one just arrived here not too long ago. Clementine will remind you of Junie B. Jones, or Ramona or, well you get the picture. She’s just … Continue reading →
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It's About Books · 1Y ago

Killer Angels by Michael Shaara

I first became enamored Civil War ‘stories” after Reading Bruce Catton’s “This Hallowed Ground”. I had never thought about the personalities and human foibles of war, but Catton brought them all fully to life. So when I completed Killer … Continue reading →
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It's About Books · 1Y ago

Still Alice by Lisa Genova

Still Alice by Lisa Genova was one of my vaction reads. I have to tell you, if you haven’t yet read this book, hurry down to the library and get it. This book was wonderful. I could not put it down, … Continue reading →
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It's About Books · 1Y ago

The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva

Oh I have loved Daniel Silva’s stories for a long time now. His main character, and he has never moved on to someone else thank heavens, Gabriel Allon is wonderfully knowable character. Each time I meet him in a story … Continue reading →
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It's About Books · 1Y ago

HOLMES ON THE RANGE by Steve Hockensmith

I just finished my first “Holmes” book of this series, Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith. This was a funny and delightful cowboy mystery. I have to add a caveat right away, though. I did not love the language … Continue reading →
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