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1984
1984
Author: George Orwell
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1676
Review Date: 10/14/2005


Fabulous book. A classic! Everyone should read it.


The Beach House
The Beach House
Author: James Patterson, Peter De Jonge
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 765
Review Date: 5/7/2006


An easy,fun page turner.


Bully: A True Story of High School Revenge
Bully: A True Story of High School Revenge
Author: Jim Schutze
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 58
Review Date: 7/22/2006


This book is a lot like the film. The main difference is you get more background on the kids and more insight into the trial. The callousness of these kids is shocking. A must read.


A Darkness More Than Night (Harry Bosch, Bk 7)
A Darkness More Than Night (Harry Bosch, Bk 7)
Author: Michael Connelly
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 122
Review Date: 3/14/2006


A good, quick read, mystery.


Dragon Tears
Dragon Tears
Author: Dean R. Koontz
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 303
Review Date: 11/11/2005


Fascinating and scary. Don't read this home alone at night.


The Eight (Montglane Service, Bk 1)
The Eight (Montglane Service, Bk 1)
Author: Katherine Neville
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 231
Review Date: 11/9/2005


This book as a pretty interesting fast paced story. Personally I felt the ending was a bit of a let down, but overall it was a fun read.


Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
Author: Ray Bradbury
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1438
Review Date: 11/11/2005
Helpful Score: 1


A good quick read. Interesting future.


False Memory
False Memory
Author: Dean Koontz
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 631
Review Date: 10/14/2005


Good mystery and an interesting take on conditioning and mind control.


Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Author: Elmore Leonard
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 7
Review Date: 10/14/2005


Great fast paced book with fabulous dialogue. A good quick read.


Hearts in Atlantis
Hearts in Atlantis
Author: Stephen King
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 198
Review Date: 10/14/2005


I didn't care for this one, but maybe you will.


Job: A Comedy of Justice
Job: A Comedy of Justice
Author: Robert A. Heinlein
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 143
Review Date: 1/26/2006


This is the only Heinlein book I've read and I enjoyed it. Interesting and fun read!


The Mouse on the Mile (Green Mile, Bk 2)
The Mouse on the Mile (Green Mile, Bk 2)
Author: Stephen King
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 237
Review Date: 2/16/2006


This is book 2 in the series.


The Secret History
The Secret History
Author: Donna Tartt
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 154
Review Date: 6/29/2006
Helpful Score: 3


I have never enjoyed a book so much and yet disliked the characters so thoroughly. I found myself staying up much too late to read "just one more chapter."


A Stir of Echoes
A Stir of Echoes
Author: Richard Matheson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 46
Review Date: 11/11/2005


An excellent book only loosely based on the movie.


Trainspotting
Trainspotting
Author: Irvine Welsh
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 92
Review Date: 6/29/2006
Helpful Score: 2


A great book that gives a much more in depth look than the film. The dialogue can be difficult to read as it's written phonetically in the thick scottish accent but once you get used to it, it goes much faster. This edition also has a handy glossary at the end to help you out.


Virgins of Venice: Broken Vows and Cloistered Lives in the Renaissance Convent
Review Date: 7/15/2006


A survey of cloistered life in venice from the 16-18th centuries. It's an interesting look at the cultural setting and daily life of nuns at the time, many of whom were they out of duty to their families and not personal vocation.


Virtual Light (Bridge, Bk 1)
Virtual Light (Bridge, Bk 1)
Author: William Gibson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 94
Review Date: 10/14/2005


Haven't read this one yet. I have double copies though.


Wise Blood / The Violent Bear It Away / Everything That Rises Must Converge
Wise Blood / The Violent Bear It Away / Everything That Rises Must Converge
Author: Flannery O'Connor
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 27
Review Date: 12/1/2005


I love this author. She is probably the essence of southern gothic. This is a great collection of her short stories. A good primer for anyone unfamiliar with her work.


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