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The Dark Tower (The Dark Tower, Book 7) Buy from Amazon.com
Michael Whelan, Stephen King
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Review: Wow, I'm not sure that any review could do this book, or series of books, justice. The journey is long, the characters are rich, and the rewards are great. I'll be thinking about this one for a long, long time. Put the Dark Tower series on your list of things to do before you die. It's worth it.
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A Map of the World Buy from Amazon.com
JANE HAMILTON
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Review: This is one of the most incredible books I've read. This book takes us deep into the minds and hearts of the main characters and shows us life from two perspectives; a husband and wife. The book lets us peer into a complicated yet very strong love between two people. But we also get to learn about their family, friends, and children. This is a must read!!
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The Smoke Jumper Buy from Amazon.com
Nicholas Evans
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Review: This book tells the story of three friends. It spans nearly 20 years and every human emotion. The story is wonderfully tragic, but also inspiring. The main character, Connor Ford, is a photographer from Montana. Much of the landscape of this book is where I grew up. There are also chapters set in Africa and Bosnia. The book inspired me to study the history of Rwanda and the genocide that took place in 1994. There is just too much to say about this book. Read it.
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Shadow Divers Buy from Amazon.com
CAMPBELL SCOTT, ROBERT KURSON
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Review: This book had me staying up late turning pages as fast as I could read them. I finished the book in just over 10 days. It's facinating. I was swept away by the story, enticed by the history, and scared to death by the underwater dangers. It's also a story of two men trying to find themselves. Read this book!!
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Death for Dessert Buy from Amazon.com
T. Dawn Richard
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Review: This is my sister's first book. A funny story of a woman who overcomes all kinds of crazy events to hang on to her wits. This book will keep you laughing. I've read it twice now, very funny and a blast to read.
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Freak the Mighty Buy from Amazon.com
Rodman Philbrick
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Review: This book is an amazing tale of triumph over imperfection. I loved it, and suggest you read it as soon as possible. It's a book for young readers, but sophisticated enough for adults as well. Get this book for your kids! I also suggest watching the movie that was inspired by this book, "The Mighty". Great stuff.
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Weaveworld Buy from Amazon.com
Clive Barker
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Review: A story of an epic journey. A world of fantasy and spectacular adventure. A battle between good and evil on a grand scale. A must read!
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Jump Start Your Brain Buy from Amazon.com
Doug Hall
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Review: I read this book in 1998 and have read it many more times since. It's a must read for anyone who has to create new ideas, artists, writers, or anyone who likes to think.
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Winners and Losers Buy from Amazon.com
Leslie Britt, Sidney J. Harris, Sydney J. Harris
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Review: This is one of my favorite books. It contains little proverbs for life. I think this is a must read for everyone. I think this would be a great book for teachers of elementary school students. This book is hard to find because it's out of print, but if you can find a used copy I highly recommend you buy it.
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The Only Living Witness Buy from Amazon.com
Hugh Aynesworth, Roy Hazelwood, Stephen G Michaud, Stephen G. Michaud
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Review: This is the chilling account of the serial killer Ted Bundy. When I read this book it scared the heck out of me. This is not a book for young readers! This is a true account of Bundy's killing spree and an inside look at how he thought.
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The Horse Whisperer Buy from Amazon.com
Nicholas Evans
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Review: I was afraid to read this book because I liked the movie so much. But it turned out that the stories were very similar and I'm giving this book my highest rating. A book full of struggle, temptation, and redemption.
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Silence Buy from Amazon.com
Shusaku Endo, William Johnston
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Review: A book about three missionaries in 1633 who are on a journey to Japan. They have heard that their mentor has denied his faith and are determined to find the truth. This is a book about the crisis of belief, what happens when what you thought was absolute no longer is?
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The Prince of Tides Buy from Amazon.com
Pat Conroy
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Review: Spanning forty years, this is the story of turbulent Tom Wingo, his gifted and troubled twin sister, Savannah, and the dark and violent past of the extraordinary family into which they were born. This book is not easy to read due to the heavy and emotional content. This is one of the most rewarding books I've ever read, you'll have to read it to find out what I mean.
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Desiring God : Meditations Of A Christian Hedonist Buy from Amazon.com
John Piper
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Review: This book is for the Christian and Non-Christian alike. If you grew up in a normal conservative Christian home this book will greatly challenge your theology. This is a book for people who want to know what God is all about, and why we are here on the earth in the first place.
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Parables of Kierkegaard Buy from Amazon.com
Lonni Sue Johnson, Soren Kierkegaard, Thomas C. Oden
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Review: Kierkegaard is one of my favorite philosophers. This book allows you to read a lot of his good stuff without investing a lot of time in his lengthy books. I flip through this book all the time.
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High Back Pain and Very Close Veins Buy from Amazon.com
Heather Green, Helen Wallace
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Review: Every should buy this book, and buy it now!!! A collection of funny stories about seniors citizens that will have you laughing. Watch out Erma Bombeck, here comes Helen Wallace! Not only is this book great, but it was written by my mom!
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Days Are Just Packed (Calvin & Hobbes) Buy from Amazon.com
Watterson
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Review: All of Bill Watterson's work should be required reading. If you've never heard of Calvin & Hobbes this would be a good book to start with. It a collection of comics about a little boy, Calvin, and his wise stuffed tiger, Hobbes.
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The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book Buy from Amazon.com
Bill Watterson
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Review: This Calvin and Hobbes collection is great because of all the added text from author Bill Watterson. Watterson gives us some insight in what it was like to create this strip, the political problems he had, and thoughts about his creative process.
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The Sum of All Fears Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: Perhaps the best book in the Jack Ryan series. This is my second favorite Tom Clancy book of all time. I was actually sweating while I read this book. It will keep you up all night, a real page turner. See what happens when terrorists get their hands on the materials to create a nuclear bomb. My favorite Clancy is Without Remorse.
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Without Remorse Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This is the absolute best Tom Clancy book! It's the story of John Kelly (aka John Clark) and his secret beginning as the CIA's top operative. This book will make you absolutely angry at the bad guys, and cheer on the good guy (who is sorta bad). READ THIS BOOK!
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Catch 22 Buy from Amazon.com
Joseph Heller
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Review: My friend Travis insisted I read this book, it's his favorite. What a great book it is! It's the best of insanity. A bunch of bombers in WWII struggle to find the courage to survive one more mission over Germany. The characters are full of life, the plot is twisty, and it will keep you laughing for years. I think I've read this book 4 or 5 times now. It's just great.
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The Boomer Bible Buy from Amazon.com
R. F. Laird
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Review: Someone is brilliant, his name is R.F. Laird. Laird took the Bible and translated it into this incredibly complex parody. I don't even know how to describe this book. It's very funny. I'm sure some will find it sacrilegious. I think it's a very enlightening look at the boomer generation and how selfish they appeared to be. This book is sure to offend everyone.
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Scientific Progress Goes 'Boink' Buy from Amazon.com
Bill Watterson
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Review: Another great Calvin and Hobbes collection.
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The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes Buy from Amazon.com
Bill Watterson
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Review: If you're new to Calvin and Hobbes this is a great place to start. Again, I think everyone should read all of Watterson's work. It's just great.
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There's Treasure Everywhere Buy from Amazon.com
Bill Watterson
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Review: How many times should I say it? Watterson is brilliant, you should read every Calvin and Hobbes ever published. It's just that good.
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The Da Vinci Code Buy from Amazon.com
Dan Brown
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Review: This book is a lot of fun to read! I don't want to spoil the book for you, but I'd highly recommend it. It's a little campy at times, but it's worth it. You'll learn a little bit and have fun figuring out the puzzles.
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Photography (8th Edition) Buy from Amazon.com
Barbara London, John Upton
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Review: An updated version of the 7th edition. This is the best photo textbook out there. Just wonderful. This version has more digital photography information.
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Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower, Book 6) Buy from Amazon.com
Darrel Anderson, Stephen King
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Review: Wow, what a journey. I flew through this book (finished it in 8 days). After the cliffhanger ending of The Wolves I had to find out what happened to everyone in the Ka-tet. Stephen King has a great sense of humor. I loved how he included himself in this book as an actual character. And the ending is, well... You'll just have to see for yourself.
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Wolves of the Calla (The Dark Tower, Book 5) Buy from Amazon.com
Bernie Wrightson, Stephen King
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Review: This continues to be a great series. This book keeps transporting us back to New York (going todash) and I think we may have a new member of the Ka-tet. Oy gives us a special performance in the first part of this book as well! I flew through this book. Although it's a huge book (700+ pages) it feels like a short story. The ending stunned me. I've already started reading book VI. :)
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Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower, Book 4) Buy from Amazon.com
Stephen King
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Review: My favorite in the Dark Tower series so far. This is a sweeping tale of good and evil, love versus hate, and the innocence of the young lost. This book transports us back to the beginning of Roland's quest for the tower. He is sent to Mejis for safekeeping but uncovers a huge plot by The Good Man. We also meet Susan Delgado who is referenced in previous books. We also get to know Alain and Cuthbert, Roland's childhood Ka-tet.
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War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning Buy from Amazon.com
Chris Hedges
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Review: I really enjoyed reading this book, not because it's well written, but because it make you think about war and society in a new way. Chris Hedges makes some disturbing but insightful observations about war, the myth of glory, and the addiction it can become. I found his writing to be bloated and redundant, but if you can get past that it's well worth the effort. Great book, bad editor.
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Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad Buy from Amazon.com
William Craig
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Review: This is a must read for any history buff. The brutal facts of the seige of Stalingrad are difficult to read, but make the occupation of Berlin by the russians and the Berlin Wall make more sense historically. The things people do to survive war is unimaginable, and yet this book puts it on paper.
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Paris For Dummies Buy from Amazon.com
Cheryl A. Pientka
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Review: Hey, if you're heading to Paris for the first time this is the book for you! It's full of great information and easier to use then some of the more expensive and long winded travel books.
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We Wish to Inform You... Buy from Amazon.com
Philip Gourevitch
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Review: After reading the book, The Smoke Jumper, I realized I didn't know much of anything about African history. I picked up this book because I wanted to understand the genocide that took place in 1994 in Rwanda. The book is chilling, and well written. It gives no explanation, who can possible explain the death of 800,000+ people in just 3 months? Every adult should read this book.
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The Maltese Falcon Buy from Amazon.com
Dashiell Hammett, Steven Marcus
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Review: This is a great read. Lots of sappy dialogue and witty banter. The characters are a blast to get to know, and the ending will make you happy. A must read!
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The Guerilla Film Makers Movie Blueprint Buy from Amazon.com
Cara Williams, Chris Jones, Jonathan Newman
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Review: Diane gave me this book, it's awesome. It contains everything about creating a movie. It has a lot of information about the money side of creating a film, something I haven't seen before. A must buy for any filmaker!!
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The Shipping News : A Novel Buy from Amazon.com
Annie Proulx, E. Annie Proulx
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Review: This is a book about a guy name Quoyle. He's been pretty much a loser his whole life. When his two-timing wife is killed in an accident he takes his two daughters and moves to his ancestral home on the Newfoundland coast. This book was very different, the style of writing short and abrupt. But that's intentional. This is a story of a man who travels from hopeless to a new beginning, a new love, and a new life.
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Photography (7th Edition) Buy from Amazon.com
Barbara London, Betsy Brill, John Upton, Ken Kobr??, Kenneth Kobre
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Review: This is a must have for any photography student. It covers the basics of camera operation, exposure, processing, etc. But it also gets into the details of image composition, advanced processing, and more. The book has a lot of information for digital photographers. This is not a book that will sit on your shelf, mine is a constant resource.
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Man of the Hour Buy from Amazon.com
Peter Blauner
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Review: This is a book that shows just how the media can really mess up someones life. Teacher David Fitzgerald is a hero one day, and then finds himself a suspect of a horrible crime. This is a great suspense thriller.
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Red Storm Rising Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: Clancy's second book, it's great. Although this is not in his Jack Ryan series it's still a wonderful book of intrigue and adventure. Clancy fans will love this book.
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To Kill a Mockingbird Buy from Amazon.com
Harper Lee
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Review: A timeless classic. This book won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961. This book explores all levels of the human experience as seen through the eyes of a child.
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Transfer of Power Buy from Amazon.com
Vince Flynn
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Review: What happens when a group of terrorist take over the White House? Find out in this book about the CIA's top counterterrorism operative, Mitch Rapp. This book moves at breakneck speed. After reading this book I became addicted to Vince Flynn fiction. You should read Flynn's book Term Limits before reading this book - you'll have more fun if you do.
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Separation of Power Buy from Amazon.com
Vince Flynn
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Review: This is the fourth book in the Mitch Rapp world. This time around Mitch is in Baghdad searching for Saddam's nuclear weapons. Just when you thought Mitch was out, they pulled him right back in! You should read Flynn's other books; Term Limits, Transfer of Power, and The Third Option before this book.
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The Testament Buy from Amazon.com
John Grisham
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Review: My favorite Grisham Book. We get to watch a washed up alcholic try to get his life together (what fun). A very rich man dies and his entire family wants some of the money. But the man has given it to a long lost daughter who is a missionary in africa. It's up to our alcoholic to find the girl and let her know she's a billionaire. But how she reacts will change his life forever.
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The Third Option Buy from Amazon.com
Vince Flynn
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Review: Another great book in the Mitch Rapp series. This time Mitch is hunting down terrorists while trying to deal with corruption inside the CIA. I read this book in about a week, I just couldn't put it down.
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The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Buy from Amazon.com
Douglas Adams
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Review: This is almost the complete Hitchhikers collection. If you want some crazy, hillarious, and insane fun - get this book.
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Pure Drivel Buy from Amazon.com
Steve Martin
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Review: This book is so funny it my sides hurt from laughing. Steve Martin is a wonderful writer - buy this book!!
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Memoirs of a Geisha Buy from Amazon.com
Arthur S. Golden
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Review: My friend Desiree insisted I read this book. I am forever thankful that she did. The characters in this book are well drawn, and I learned a lot from them. It was very interesting to see life through the eyes of a woman. This book gives us men a great lesson about the dynamics of female relationships. I was sad when I finished this book because I'd grown so attached to the characters. But all good things must come to an end.
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My Life As A Dog-The Many Moods Of Lucy... Buy from Amazon.com
Geoff Hansen
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Review: This is a must for dog lovers. It's just a simple little book of pictures, but it's very well done. This is a great coffee table book.
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Happy Days with the Naked Chef Buy from Amazon.com
Jamie Oliver
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Review: This is a great book if you love to cook. It's funny and really gets the creative juices flowing. You'll find simple to complex dishes to cook. It even has a chapter for kids. Not only does it have great food, but great pictures as well. If you don't cook you should consider buying this book for your coffee table.
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The Hunt for Red October Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This is the book that started it all. A great spy thriller, the first written by master storyteller Tom Clancy. This is the first book written about his hero Jack Ryan. If you want to read the Jack Ryan series chronologically you should start with Patriot Games. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Clear and Present Danger Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This is the story of Jack Ryan and John Clark. We meet Ding Chavez for the first time too. A wonderfully written thriller set in the jungles of Central America.
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The Cardinal of the Kremlin Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This book has some great moments. It was written during Clancy's glory years - when his books were truly great. If you want a good thriller with lots of action then read this book.
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Patriot Games Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This book is the first in chronological order of the Jack Ryan series (actually I think Red Rabbit now counts as the first). See what happens when Jack mixes it up with a bunch of IRA bad guys. Fun to read!
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Rainbow Six Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This is a great action book. Clark and Chavez get a new assignment, and Clark is running the show. Lots of action, gun fights, techno toys, and more. This is a fun book to read. And the good guys win. Read the book then go buy the game!
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Godward Life : Savoring the Supremacy of God in al Buy from Amazon.com
John Piper
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Review: This is a great devotional book. It's broken up into very small daily readings, something to ponder throughout your day.
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The Horse Whisperer: An Illustrated Companion Buy from Amazon.com
Bantam Doubleday Dell, Gretel Ehrlich, Robert Redford
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Review: This is a must have if you loved the movie. This is not simply a picture book with stills from the movie, but an explanation of the western way of life, the landscape, and the people.
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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Chi Buy from Amazon.com
Alexandra Fuller
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Review: This book was a little slow at first but once I got into it things really started to get interesting. Fuller's description of her African childhood captivated me. I learned a lot about the beauty and tragedy of Africa.
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Memorial Day Buy from Amazon.com
Vince Flynn
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Review: Another fun read. Great book for a long flight.
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Middlesex: A Novel Buy from Amazon.com
Jeffrey Eugenides
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Review: A good book that could have been great. This book starts out very strong but loses its way toward the end. This is the story of Cal, a hermaphrodite, and her family. The book is filled with wonderful passages and great prose. But toward the end I felt that the story fell apart. The central character, Desdemona, is put in bed for a few hundred pages and then suddenly brought back to life in the last 10 pages. I was sad to see such a great book fall apart. But it's still worth reading. It tries to deal with the question, "Who am I?" and does an OK job of it.
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The Waste Lands (The Dark Tower, Book 3) Buy from Amazon.com
Stephen King, Stephen King
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Review: This is the book where the Dark Tower series starts to pick up steam. We are reunited with Jake from the first book, we begin to learn about Ka and Ka-tet, and Blain is a Pain. The billy bumbler (sort of a dog creature) named Oy is one of my all time favorite characters. I thought the ending (Wizard of OZ) was a bit forced, but an overall good book.
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The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Book 2) Buy from Amazon.com
Phil Hale, Stephen King
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Review: This was a really interesting book. I loved the sci-fi adventure story that King creates. After finishing this book I had to dive right in to The Waste Lands to see what happens to Roland next. I'm addicted now.
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The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1) Buy from Amazon.com
Michael Whelan, Stephen King
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Review: This was my first Stephen King book and I really enjoyed it. The characters were interesting and just fun to get to know. The story was compelling and now I'm going to have to get the next book to see what happens!
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The Rape of Nanking Buy from Amazon.com
Iris Chang
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Review: This is a book that is not well written, but the facts it contains are worth the effort. I found this book to be full of stunning facts about the atrocities commited by the Japanese in World War II. It's time the world knew what happened.
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Diezmo, The : A Novel Buy from Amazon.com
Rick Bass
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Review: This book takes you back to the time of the old west. The Alamo is a recent event and Texas citizens are still at war with Mexico. Two young boys join the war and find that their quest for glory is an empty one. A good read.
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The Prometheus Deception Buy from Amazon.com
ROBERT LUDLUM
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Review: This book has a lot of action, a decent plot, and interesting characters. If you're a fan of spy novels give this book a try. I thought this book was better than The Bourne Identity, so if you liked that, you'll love this.
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The Loop Buy from Amazon.com
Nicholas Evans
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Review: A strange love story about a wolf biologist and a rancher. This is not the best work Evans has done, but I enjoyed it anyway. I really enjoyed the details about the wolf behavior. Some very interesting stuff. This book is good, but not on par with The Horse Whisperer or The Smoke Jumper.
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Executive Power Buy from Amazon.com
Vince Flynn
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Review: Another book in the Mitch Rapp series. Now Mitch is fighting to keep peace in the middle east. Lots of action and fun to read. Nothing spectacular but a good book to read on a plane.
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Bitterroot Buy from Amazon.com
James Lee Burke
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Review: This book was much better than I expected it to be. I was drawn into the story, I liked the characters, and loved the description of Montana. I originally bought the book because it takes place in the valley where I grew up, but I found the story to be very compelling. Now I'm going to have to go buy some more of his stuff!
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The Teeth of the Tiger Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This is the story of Jack Ryan Jr. A story of terrorists killing hundreds of innocent Americans, and the revenge Ryan takes. Clancy has become a formula writer and his later works just don't compare to his early thrillers. This book is interesting, but nothing to keep you up at night.
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Lake Wobegon Summer 1956 Buy from Amazon.com
Garrison Keillor
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Review: Diane bought this book for me because she knows how much I enjoy listening to Garrison Keillor's radio show. It's a story of a young boy who's convinced he's going to hell for his evil thoughts about girls. The young boy, Gary, has a summer of living and learning. We see Gary grow out of his younger habits and into a young teenager.
The book was pretty good but I was dissapointed with the last 3rd of the book. It seems that Keillor was just trying to squeeze to much growth and learning into too short of a period. And the book ends on a sad note, almost without hope. One of the books best characters, Kate, is given no future at all. The humor in the book was great, but the ending makes me give it a lower rating.
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The Bourne Identity Buy from Amazon.com
ROBERT LUDLUM
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Review: I really enjoyed the movie so I figured I read the book. It's a real page turner. The adventure was great, lots of plot twists and sweeping adventure. Sometimes the dialogue between Jason and Marie was a bit too much, very sappy, but it's forgivable. I thought the ending was dissapointing - a pitch to buy the next book. But I bought it and am enjoying it too.
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The Partner Buy from Amazon.com
John Grisham
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Review: This book was hard to put down. It was the first Grisham I read, a pretty good introduction to his work. Though it's not as good as some of his others it's still a great book.
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Spy Dance Buy from Amazon.com
Allan Topol
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Review: Another CIA thriller. This is a book about a CIA operative named Greg Nielsen. He was at the top of his game until he was set up, then he had to dissapear and find those responsible. Greg eventually partners with a beautiful Mossad agent and the adventures begin. This is a fun read.
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Pressure Points Buy from Amazon.com
Larry Brooks
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Review: This book has so many plot twists it's hard to keep up. A team of executives go to a weeklong retreat in northern California to build teamwork, establish trust, and increase awareness. But when they show up they find that they are a part of a hostage situation and the only way they can survive is to run. A good thriller.
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Timeline Buy from Amazon.com
Michael Crichton
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Review: I'm not much of a science fiction reader, but this book was great. A team of scientists have invented a time machine for the purpose of research. A team goes back in time and things go wrong, now they are trapped and have to fight to survive. This book was fun because it was history and science all mixed up. A really fun book to read.
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Life: World War 2: History's Greatest Conflict in Buy from Amazon.com
Richard B. Stolley
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Review: This is a must for any WWII buff. This book includes many color photos. Great commentary about the war (although it's at a very high level), causes of the war, and the impact the war has on life today. Because this is a Life magazine publication you'll be happy with the high quality.
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Where the Sidewalk Ends : Poems and Drawings Buy from Amazon.com
Shel Silverstein
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Review: Enter the funny twisted world of Shel Silverstein. This is a book full of silly, strange, and touching poems. One of my favorites is Warning: Inside everybody's nose|There lives a sharp-toothed snail.|So if you stick your finger in,|He may bite of your nail.|Stick it farther up inside,|And he may bit your ring off.|Stick it all the way, and he|May bite the whole darn thing off.
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Executive Orders Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This is the "second half" of cliff hanger Debt of Honor. Don't even think about reading this book without reading Debt of Honor first. This is the what I consider the turning poing of Tom Clancy's career. This is the first book that seems uninspired. Don't get me wrong, it's fun to read, but it's nowhere near the quality of his earlier books. But if you're a die hard Jack Ryan fan you'll find it hard not to read this book.
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Debt of Honor Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: The United States is on the verge of war with Japan. Jack Ryan must work hard to keep things from going to far. Will our hero save the day? Of course, but you'll have to read the book to find out how. This books is famous for it's 911 ending - something that no one thought could actually happen in real life. This book was written 6 years before the 911 attacks, some have even speculated that the terrorists got their ideas from this book. I doubt it.
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The Tom Clancy Companion Buy from Amazon.com
Martin H. Greenberg
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Review: This is a must have for Clancy fans. This book has a dictionary of most of the characters in the Ryan series. This edition only includes entries from The Sum of All Fears, Clear and Present Danger, The Cardinal of the Kremlin, Patriot Games, Red Storm Rising, and The Hunt for Red October. This is a great reference, but there's more!The book also contains interviews with Tom Clancy, some essays that he's written, photographs, and more.
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Red Rabbit Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This is a recent Clancy with the feel of his earlier works. This book takes us back in time and we get to see Mary Pat and Ed Foley on their first assignment. We also see Ryan as a young man just learning the ropes. This is to Ryan what Without Remorse was to Clark. The plot is great too - what happens when someone decides to assasinate the pope? Good stuff.
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The Bear and the Dragon Buy from Amazon.com
Tom Clancy
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Review: This (large) book is not one of Clancy's best. It's a great book, it just didn't live up to my Clancy expectations. The new President, Jack Ryan, has to find a way to peace when China decides to invade Russia. Guess what happens? It's worth reading if you are a Clancy fan, but this is not a book for the rookie Clancy reader.
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David Letterman's New Book of Top Ten Lists Buy from Amazon.com
Alex Gregory, Dave Drabik, Davey Digiorgio, David Letterman, Donick Cary, Jill Davis, Jon Beckerman, Matt Harrigan, Rob Burnett, Steve O'Donnell
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Review: This is a silly book. It's great for the coffee table. It will make you laugh, but it won't change your life.
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The Screenwriter's Problem Solver: How to Recogniz Buy from Amazon.com
Syd Field
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Review: This is a book for writers. If you like writing scripts, or understanding them (for the die hard movie buffs) you should consider this book. It's "back to basics" tutorial. It has some pretty good stuff.
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Color for Your Home Buy from Amazon.com
Christine E. Barnes, Sunset Books
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Review: If you are trying to decide how to paint your house, this is the book for you. It explains color and lighting very well. But once you're finished the book will sit for a while collecting dust.
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Atlas Shrugged Buy from Amazon.com
Ayn Rand
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Review: Brutally long.
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History's Greatest Scandals: Shocking Stories of Buy from Amazon.com
Ed Wright
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Review: This book has a bunch of small chapters that fill you in on some great scandals. Most of the scandals are from the 20th century. Its the perfect book to read in small chunks. Each chapter is a story of its own. Grab this book if you see it in a bargain bin.
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In Cold Blood Buy from Amazon.com
Truman Capote
Just OK
Review: I saw this sitting on my shelf and thought I'd read it before watching "Capote". The book is very interesting but not really up to the expectations I had. Although the story was well told I didn't really think it was a story worth telling. Great writing, not a great story.
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Four Blind Mice Buy from Amazon.com
James Patterson
Just OK
Review: This was an OK book. It was something to read while I was resting in Paris, but nothing that will change your way of thinking or teach you anything. It was a mildly interesting story with flat characters. It's the perfect book to kill time.
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Spencerville Buy from Amazon.com
Nelson DeMille
Just OK
Review: This book was nothing special. It was interesting to read, had some fun parts, but in the end it was not life changing. This book couldn't decide if it was a romance novel or action thriller. It was predictable. Skip it.
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On Dangerous Ground Buy from Amazon.com
Jack Higgins
Just OK
Review: This Book was a fun and easy to read book. No great insights, no dramatic ending, just something fun to read. It's an interesting story, but nothing amazing. This is a good book to read on a flight.
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The Bourne Supremacy Buy from Amazon.com
ROBERT LUDLUM
Just OK
Review: I just finished The Bourne Identity and had to buy this book. I got it because the Bourne Identity has a "to be continued..." ending. My advise, don't buy this book. It's OK, but it gets to be a bit tiring after awhile. It just goes on, and on, and on...
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Letters from a Nut Buy from Amazon.com
Jerry Seinfeld, Ted L. Nancy
Just OK
Review: This book is pretty funny at the beginning, but it gets a little repetitive as you go on, sort of like Seinfeld, um, I mean Nancy, is unable to come up with new ideas. But it's still fun to read.
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Tom Clancy's Op-Center Buy from Amazon.com
Steve R. Pieczenik, Tom Clancy
Just OK
Review: This is a fast paced book set in the post cold war era. Russia is trying to get her act together, but some hardliners are waging a secret war. This is the kind of book you can take on a plane. It's not life changing, but fun to read.
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Sole Survivor Buy from Amazon.com
Dean R. Koontz
Did Not Like It
Review: What a dissapointment. This book could have been good, but it was just overdone. It was cheezy and totally unrealistic. What a bummer - False Memory was so good!
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The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert Buy from Amazon.com
Belden C. Lane
Did Not Like It
Review: I tried, really tried, to read this book. Ugh, what a snoozer. Maybe when I'm older I'll be able to stay awake while I read this book. He uses language simply to make himself sound intelligent, and in the process he puts his reader to sleep. Pass on this one.
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The Sound and the Fury Buy from Amazon.com
William Faulkner
Did Not Like It
Review: OK, I tried and tried to read this book. But I just found it miserable. I'll try again in a few years, but for now I just can't spend my time trying to figure out why people love this book. It's just a mess.
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