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Three Men in a Boat - Jerome K. Jerome
Three Men in a Boat
Jerome K. Jerome

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Three Men in a Boat - Jerome K. Jerome
'Salem's Lot - Jerry Uelsmann, Stephen King
Daughter of Fortune - Isabel Allende
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November
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Three Men in a Boat - Jerome K. Jerome
Three Men in a Boat
Jerome K. Jerome
February 2014
14
finished reading:
To Say Nothing of the Dog - Connie Willis
To Say Nothing of the Dog Connie Willis
February 2014
09
reviewed: Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom
I debated giving the book 2 stars because I actually liked the book and the main character for the first third of the book or...
Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom - Ken Ilgunas
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Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom - Ken Ilgunas
Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom Ken Ilgunas
February 2014
01
reviewed: The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel
Really beautiful story -- built around the mythic concepts/characters of maiden, mother, and crone. (Though, I embarrassed to...
The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel - Neil Gaiman, Neil Gaiman
finished reading:
The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel - Neil Gaiman, Neil Gaiman
The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel Neil Gaiman, Neil Gaiman
January 2014
27
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The Latin Deli: Prose and Poetry - Judith Ortiz Cofer
The Latin Deli: Prose and Poetry Judith Ortiz Cofer
January 2014
15
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Black Ships - Jo Graham
Black Ships Jo Graham
December 2013
30
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Three Bags Full - Leonie Swann
Three Bags Full Leonie Swann
November 2013
26
finished reading:
Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn
Gone Girl Gillian Flynn
November 2013
24
reviewed: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Interesting insights in this book, especially around effectiveness of introvert managers and extrovert managers for different...
Quiet. The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Susan Cain
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Quiet. The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Susan Cain
Quiet. The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Susan Cain
October 2013
10
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The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles - Steven Pressfield
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles Steven Pressfield
September 2013
17
finished reading:
Future Search: An Action Guide to Finding Common Ground in Organizations and Communities - Weisbord
Future Search: An Action Guide to Finding Common Ground in Organizations and Communities Weisbord
August 2013
10
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler - E.L. Konigsburg
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler E.L. Konigsburg
July 2013
19
reviewed: Howl's Moving Castle
Like several goodreads reviewers, I was inspired to read this book by the movie. And I can say I was not disappointed by eith...
Howl's Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones
finished reading:
Howl's Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones
Howl's Moving Castle Diana Wynne Jones
July 2013
14
finished reading:
The Prince - Niccolò Machiavelli
The Prince Niccolò Machiavelli
March 2013
23
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - C.S. Lewis
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe C.S. Lewis
March 2013
10
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Island of the Blue Dolphins - Scott O'Dell
Island of the Blue Dolphins Scott O'Dell
March 2013
6
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Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell
Cloud Atlas David Mitchell
February 2013
9
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The Snow Queen - Joan D. Vinge
The Snow Queen Joan D. Vinge
December 2012
31
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Randy Lopez Goes Home: A Novel - Rudolfo Anaya
Randy Lopez Goes Home: A Novel Rudolfo Anaya
December 2012
9
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The Golden Compass - Philip Pullman
The Golden Compass Philip Pullman
October 2012
29
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Ghosts of Alexandria (VA) (Haunted America) - Michael Lee Pope
Ghosts of Alexandria (VA) (Haunted America) Michael Lee Pope
October 2012
22
reviewed: The Night Circus
This book has really wonderful imagery and it's laced with mythic elements (that i could spend a lifetime contemplating). My ...
The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern
finished reading:
The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern
The Night Circus Erin Morgenstern
September 2012
29
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Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir - Jenny Lawson
Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir Jenny Lawson
September 2012
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Hidden History of Alexandria, D.C. - Michael Lee Pope
Hidden History of Alexandria, D.C. Michael Lee Pope
September 2012
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War Dances - Sherman Alexie
War Dances Sherman Alexie
September 2012
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The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun - Gretchen Rubin
The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun Gretchen Rubin
September 2012
9
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Take Back Your Life!: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 to Get Organized and Stay Organized - Sally McGhee
Take Back Your Life!: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 to Get Organized and Stay Organized Sally McGhee
September 2012
7
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Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguro
Never Let Me Go Kazuo Ishiguro
July 2012
19
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Summer of My German Soldier - Bette Greene
Summer of My German Soldier Bette Greene
July 2012
16
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In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin - Erik Larson
In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin Erik Larson
June 2012
10
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Speaker for the Dead - Orson Scott Card
Speaker for the Dead Orson Scott Card
June 2012
8
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My Antonia - Willa Cather
My Antonia Willa Cather
May 2012
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The Synergist: How to Lead Your Team to Predictable Success - Les McKeown
The Synergist: How to Lead Your Team to Predictable Success Les McKeown
May 2012
9
finished reading:
Official and Confidential: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover - Anthony Summers, Julie Rubenstein
Official and Confidential: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover Anthony Summers, Julie Rubenstein
March 2012
11
finished reading:
Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card
Ender's Game Orson Scott Card
February 2012
12
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Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change (The XP Series) - Kent Beck, Cynthia Andres
Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change (The XP Series) Kent Beck, Cynthia Andres
January 2012
29
reviewed: On Writing
Really enjoyed this and I didn't expect to. I laughed out loud several times (especially in the autobiographical section). Th...
On Writing - Stephen King
finished reading:
On Writing - Stephen King
On Writing Stephen King
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Coaching Agile Teams: A Companion for ScrumMasters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition - Lyssa Adkins
Coaching Agile Teams: A Companion for ScrumMasters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition Lyssa Adkins
December 2011
28
finished reading:
The Body Farm - Patricia Cornwell
The Body Farm Patricia Cornwell
December 2011
18
finished reading:
The Help - Kathryn Stockett
The Help Kathryn Stockett
December 2011
08
reviewed: People of the Book
The book tells two stories -- one in the present day, about the book conservator uncovering the secrets of the book and her r...
People of the Book - Geraldine Brooks
finished reading:
People of the Book - Geraldine Brooks
People of the Book Geraldine Brooks
October 2011
5
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The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist Paulo Coelho
October 2011
04
reviewed: Stand Back and Deliver: Accelerating Business Agility
Good tools and examples. And a quick read -- something I like in a business-y book.
Stand Back and Deliver: Accelerating Business Agility - Pollyanna Pixton, Niel Nickolaisen, Kent McDonald, Todd Little
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Stand Back and Deliver: Accelerating Business Agility - Pollyanna Pixton, Niel Nickolaisen, Kent McDonald, Todd Little
Stand Back and Deliver: Accelerating Business Agility Pollyanna Pixton, Niel Nickolaisen, Kent McDonald, Todd Little
August 2011
10
reviewed: The Witch of Portobello
It's a good book, but it was hard to get into. I started it three times before it finally pulled me in. I will definitely rea...
The Witch of Portobello - Margaret Jull Costa, Paulo Coelho
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The Witch of Portobello - Margaret Jull Costa, Paulo Coelho
The Witch of Portobello Margaret Jull Costa, Paulo Coelho
August 2011
08
reviewed: Do the Work
Quick, inspirational read for those of us who've been putting off that personal pet project.
Do the Work - Steven Pressfield
finished reading:
Do the Work - Steven Pressfield
Do the Work Steven Pressfield
June 2011
15
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Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance - Matt Fitzgerald
Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance Matt Fitzgerald
January 2011
1
finished reading:
Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America - Matt Taibbi
Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America Matt Taibbi
September 2010
1
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The Leadership Moment - Michael Useem
The Leadership Moment Michael Useem
August 2010
01
reviewed: The Johnstown Flood
Fascinating story, though it reads a bit like a history book. Good contrast to Isaac's Storm (by Erik Larsen), about the Galv...
The Johnstown Flood - David McCullough
finished reading:
The Johnstown Flood - David McCullough
The Johnstown Flood David McCullough
finished reading:
The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary - Simon Winchester
The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary Simon Winchester
July 2010
1
finished reading:
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance - Barack Obama
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance Barack Obama
finished reading:
The Lady in the Lake - Raymond Chandler
The Lady in the Lake Raymond Chandler
August 2009
1
finished reading:
Water for Elephants - Sara Gruen
Water for Elephants Sara Gruen
July 2009
5
finished reading:
Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History - Erik Larson
Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History Erik Larson
March 2009
1
finished reading:
The Fellowship of the Ring - J.R.R. Tolkien
The Fellowship of the Ring J.R.R. Tolkien
November 2008
01
reviewed: Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life
I'm often pretty hard on business/management-type books because, frankly, I seldom learn anything new. While this book does c...
Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life - Stewart D. Friedman
finished reading:
Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life - Stewart D. Friedman
Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life Stewart D. Friedman
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