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The World According to Garpby John Irving Not Irving's best, but still great
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
Another great book by John Irving. It's not quite up to the caliber of The Cider House Rules or A Prayer for Owen Meany, but it's still a fantastic book that is partially autobiographical of Irving ... More 
TwilightSilly, but still a page-turner
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
Yes, it's ridiculous. But I was in serious need of a mental distraction from all the craziness of real life, and this was perfect for that. It's fun if you don't expect to take it seriously. More 
The Time Traveler's WifeI was confused, but I still liked it
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
This is a beautiful love story about a man who involuntarily time travels and the woman who loves him. I had a hard time wrapping my head around the author's portrayal of time travel, but overall a ... More 
The Rum DiaryJournalism, the way only Hunter could write it
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
Everyone who has ever thought of being a journalist must read some Hunter Thompson. I can't say his experiences as a reporter mirror mine in any way, but I can definitely see where he got his ... More 
Revolutionary RoadKeep in mind ... this was written in the 60s!
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
This is the best book I've read in a long time. Even though it was first published in the '60s, Richard Yates explores the still-relevant concepts of gender roles, individualism vs. married life, and ... More 
A Prayer for Owen Meanyby John Irving One of the best books ever
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
John Irving is one of my favorite authors, and A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of his best. The story is touching and sad and funny, and I think you'd have to have ice running through your veins if ... More 
Life of Piby Yann Martel Weird but engrossing
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
I'm still not sure if I liked this book or not. I will say that it was hard to put down, simply because it was so bizarre that I wanted to see what would happen next. More 
The Kite RunnerSad but wonderful
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
This is a very sad and touching book about a little boy growing up in Afghanistan. It really made me stop and think about racism, how kids struggle with right and wrong, and there's some good history ... More 
Jude the obscureby Thomas Hardy Bleak but great
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
I've been meaning to reread this for years. I first read it in high school, and maybe it was just my teen angst talking, but I loved it. It's extremely depressing, but affected me in a way that few ... More 
The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklinby H W Brands Fantastic biography
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
This is a fascinating biography of Ben Franklin. The man led a truly inspiring life and was most certainly one of the most brilliant minds who ever lived. A must read for anyone who loves history. More 
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and IndonesiaGood, even if you're not into chick lit
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
This book was a bit chick-lit-y for my taste, but it was still pretty good. I was fascinated by Gilbert's time in Italy and India, but the part in Indonesia gets a little ... promiscuous? Nonetheless ... More 
The Diving-Bell and the ButterflyShort, but impressive
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
I read this because I knew the author could only communicate by blinking one eye, and that's how he wrote this book. It's pretty remarkable that he wrote anything at all. I wish he had spent more ... More 
The Cider House Rulesby John Irving Even better than Owen Meany!
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
This is my favorite book of all time. Period. It's funny and heartbreaking and beautiful, and I'd recommend it to anyone. More 
Assassination Vacationby Sarah Vowell Letdown
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
I like Sarah Vowell on NPR, but I'm sorry to say I don't care for her writing. This book did contain some interesting trivia, which I liked, but Vowell interjects too many of her own opinions and ... More 
Anna Kareninaby Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy, Count For the masses
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
It's very long (good lord, Tolstoy, calling you long-winded would be the understatement of the year) and there are many Russian names that sound alike and can be confusing, but this book is excellent ... More 
American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas JeffersonA bit presumptuous
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courtneyinatlanta
on August 26, 2010
In continuing with my reading biographies of the founding fathers, I picked up this one about Thomas Jefferson. It's not a straight biography in the sense that it goes through his life ... More
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