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Since this is the season of goodwill (allegedly), it seems appropriate to describe a book which features goodwill in abundance.The Germans We Trusted tells the story of thirty-six frie
 
- reviewed by Michael_Allen
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Featured on February 12th, 2008
 
 
Crawfish Mountain, by Ken Wells
Pop quiz: some of the characters in a novel are named Julie Galjour, Grace and Justin Pitre, Minna Cancienne, Buddy Dupere and ‘Ti-Ray Lajaune. Where is the novel set? If you didn’t sa...
 
- reviewed by mikecuth
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Featured on February 11th, 2008
 
 
Nirvana Bites, by Debi Alper
Yes it does. Before I begin, let me say this one thing.  I never, for so long now, have had nightmares, let alone those I can remember.  I can't even remember basic and nice dreams, for Go...
 
- reviewed by crimeficreader
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Featured on February 11th, 2008
 
 
Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen
First, I have to admit that I didn't pick up this novel on my own; I honestly don't think that I would have been drawn to it by myself. I read it because it was my book club's selection for th
 
- reviewed by sbarranca
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Featured on February 8th, 2008
 
 
The Secret Supper, by Javier Sierra
Javier Sierra's novel The Secret Supper is due to be published in the UK (by Simon and Schuster) on 6 March this year, and in the US (by Atria, a sub-division of S&S) on 21 March. ...
 
- reviewed by Michael_Allen
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Featured on February 7th, 2008
 
 
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This book almost makes me feel ashamed of how nice I've got it. Also, lesson: Don't buy a gun.
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its good
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So unique, never have a read anything that is so remarkable and different from an author.
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I challenge you to read this book without it changing your life
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This is my first novel, and a well leafed copy will remain on my shelf for impromptu readings.
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The Ha-Ha, by Dave King
This is Dave King's debut fictional novel, and it is superb. It is centered around Howie, a Vietnam Vet. He became disabled in the war and has been trying to rebuild his life ever since. His disabi...
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This is a quiet book, with a subtle, quiet impact. Thankfully, such low-decibel works are still receiving attention in the world of smash-'em-ups and steamy scandal, where much of our entertainment l...
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I wanted to like this book; I really, really did. I thought something set in a post-9/11 world that still has elements of cyberpunk--I could TOTALLY get on board with that. And yet...This book disap...
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