A Prayer for Owen Meany, by John Irving
THIS WAS A UNIQUE, INTENSE READ. Memorable characters -- Certain scenes I can still envision, which says a lot.
 
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fiction, vietnam, draft, fate

 
 
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith
A world in itself, with narration that is intimate, vivid, and heartbreakingly honest. Beautiful.
 
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literature, fiction, early 20th century, family, brooklyn

 
 
Enchanting. Starts off in "The Vale" with imagery so lush I felt I was there with the characters.
 
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fantasy, fiction, epic

 
 
Bobby Fischer Goes to War, by David Edmonds
Fischer is tragic: A brilliant chess master tainted by racism and paranoia. Sprinkle in some Cold War antics - great read.
 
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chess, nonfiction, cold war, psychology

 
 
My goto guide for my border terrier pup: training, grooming, etc -- Cal appreciates it.
 
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border terrier, how-to, dogs, nonfiction

 
 
In Huxley's anti-utopia, the human spirit is held down not by fear and power, but by simple mindless pleasure.
 
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fiction, anti-utopia, future, drugs, society

 
 
Breakfast at Tiffany's, by Truman Capote
A smart, superbly written novella. The movie doesn't do it justice (they made it a love story?)
 
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fiction, literature, new york city, novella

 
 
This is a classic -- and besides, you'll want to pick up on the references in Seinfeld.
 
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fiction, play, 1950s, american, literature

 
 
It'd be better if this were an actual book. Maybe someday Check out the synopsis for a DJR overview..
 
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amazing

 
 
Araby, Clay, Two Gallants...compelling short stories beautifully composed.
 
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short stories, literature, ireland, contemplative, fiction

 
 
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