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I just finished  It is a memoiry series of essays about how the author relates to music. He grew up in a very conservative Christian home that did not believe in any rock music. He is a good singer and eventually goes to college for a Music business degree but hadn't even heard of Bob Dylan. He later becomes the editor of a Christian music magazine (CCM Magazine). The authors is funny and a good writer. I liked the later chapters better. I had a harder time relating to him as a child because that was very far from my own background. |
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The Prey Series, by John Sandford. If you enjoy good Detective Mysteries.
Suggest you read them in order.
Rules of Prey
Shadow Prey
Eyes of Prey
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There are a total of 17 in the series.
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« Reply #30 on: March 10, 2010, 04:12:14 PM » |
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Another 5+ star book...this one was absolutely fabulous. I suspect it will be on my Top Ten list for 2010. I can't imagine reading 10 books better than this one in the next 9 months.   Here's the blurb: Aaron has no idea what he's walking into when he shows up to pose for a famous-and famously bad-tempered-photographer. He certainly doesn't expect to end up working as Jake's assistant for five frustrating, thrilling, and crazy years instead of in front of the camera.
It all works until Jake realizes Aaron has become the focus of his life, a life that's threatened when Aaron actually leaves him to start a relationship with someone else. Though it breaks his heart, Jake realizes he has to set his beloved muse free to have any chance of winning Aaron back.It was perfect, I only wish it was longer... L |
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  A fascinating and at timed heart-wrenching account of one of the country's moat devistating school shootings. Follow the victims, the shooters, and the friends and family through the events. It debunks myths and clears up some unknowns. I couldn't put it down and it brought me to tears many times. |
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A fascinating and at timed heart-wrenching account of one of the country's moat devistating school shootings. Follow the victims, the shooters, and the friends and family through the events. It debunks myths and clears up some unknowns. I couldn't put it down and it brought me to tears many times. Thanks for this review. I want to read this book but can't bring myself to do it. I know Dave, in a way (online). He was one of the folks whose life was turned upside down by the movie Brokeback Mountain. He started an online BBM forum and I was active in it for awhile. His BBM obsession also delayed him finishing this book, by about 4 years. They ended up waiting until the 10th anniversary to have it come out, since he was so overdue with the manuscript. L |
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I can't imagine how my life could be turned upside down by a movie  . I have watched movies that have touched me deeply, made me think, but never "turned my life upside down". I did like brokeback mountain a lot. Although I liked the novella better. |
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I can't imagine how my life could be turned upside down by a movie . I have watched movies that have touched me deeply, made me think, but never "turned my life upside down". I did like brokeback mountain a lot. Although I liked the novella better. It happens. Here's a bit of insight. http://lazylfarm.livejournal.com/19723.html |
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A continuation from his first book, Soul Identity, Soul Intent is the tale of a team of security specialists in their journey to recover Nazi gold and return it to the descendants of those it was originally taken from. The tale is well crafted, incredibly scripted and thoroughly researched. Thank you Dennis for another wonderful journey through your imagination and I look forward to joining you again in the future.
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A continuation from his first book, Soul Identity, Soul Intent is the tale of a team of security specialists in their journey to recover Nazi gold and return it to the descendants of those it was originally taken from. The tale is well crafted, incredibly scripted and thoroughly researched. Thank you Dennis for another wonderful journey through your imagination and I look forward to joining you again in the future.
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« Reply #38 on: March 15, 2010, 08:22:32 AM » |
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I finished Debbie Mack's IDENTITY CRISIS ( http://www.amazon.com/Identity-Crisis-ebook/dp/B002BWQ676). It's a fast paced thriller featuring a small time lawyer, Sam McRae. When the boyfriend of a client accused of domestic violence, Sam's client is the prime suspect, but the client is gone. This is quite a hard boiled romp worth checking out. |
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Have been on a recent spate of reading Indian lit. A few of my recent finds. My rating follows them. All were very good -- the Viswanathan is FABULOUS.  (9)  ( 8 ) (10) Adding another one:  ( 8 ) |
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« Reply #42 on: March 16, 2010, 03:14:04 PM » |
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No one seems to have mentioned any science fiction books. If you like science fiction, Baen Books ( www.baen.com) offers a number of free books. Often, the first book in a series will be free. I recently read On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington). It's the beginning of an 11 book series. I love finding a series that has been around a long time but is new to me. It's great knowing you have a bunch of good books to look forward to. I'm already on the 5th book of this series now. Amazon does not have a Kindle version but the prices are very reasonable at the Baen website. You just pick the Kindle version for download.
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I really enjoyed the books by Robin Hobb. I think her books are up there with Eddings, and Brooks. LOTR is still my favorite series.
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« Reply #46 on: March 19, 2010, 10:18:59 AM » |
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Paws, I just read The Toss of a Lemon a few weeks ago -- wasn't it terrific?
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Paws, I just read The Toss of a Lemon a few weeks ago -- wasn't it terrific?
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If they're all going to be 600 pages long, I guess it might take her a while!
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« Reply #49 on: March 19, 2010, 05:38:03 PM » |
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I hiighhhhllyyy recommend Roses by Leila Meacham. It's absolutely fabulous, a good long read about family duty and lost love. It's brilliant, almost like a multi-generational Gone With The Wind.  |
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