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2012 Reading List: We Need to talk About Kevin

Even though you know the ending from the very start (Keven kills a number of students in a Columbine-like school massacre) you will still find yourself doubting your initial impressions and being surprised a number of times. This is one of the most disturbing books I have ever read.

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2011 Reading List: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

December 5, 2011

There will never be another series like Harry Potter, but that’s exactly what you’ll think of when you read this book.

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2011 Reading List: 11/22/63: A Novel

November 25, 2011

5 Stars: This book has everything that I love in a novel, it is instantly in my top 10 list. Run, don’t walk, to get a copy of this book for yourself.

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2011 Reading List: The Sociopath Next Door

November 4, 2011

The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout October 18 – November 1 ( 3 stars) This book is like the college textbook version of The Psychopath Test. Just like that other book, this venture by Ms. Stout will have you looking at your friends, family, and neighbors and trying to figure out which ones might [...]

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2011 Reading List: Bossy Pants

November 4, 2011

Bossypants by Tina Fey October 2  – October 18 ( 4 stars) I really don’t think that I’m in danger of getting hired to do professional book reviews based on this blog.  I rate masterpieces like Blood Meridian poorly, then give kudos to  Bossypants, the comic, semi-autobiographical work by the ex-SNL, star and creator of [...]

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2011 Reading List: Mile 81

October 15, 2011

Mile 81 by Stephen King September 28 – October 1 ( 3 stars) Yes… I’m a little behind on these reviews, but what can you do. Mile 81 is a short but sweet novella from the master.  I will make you think twice (or maybe more) about being the Good Samaritan. See the whole 2011 [...]

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2011 Reading List: Green River, Running Red

September 28, 2011

Gary Ridgeway, a.k.a. that Green River Killer spent over twenty years eluding the police and racking up bodies. After his arrest and eventual plea bargain, the number of confirmed victims would be close to fifty.

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