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reviewed The Lord of the Rings (BBC Dramatizat.... March 08, 2012

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The Lord of the Rings (BBC Dramatization)

Dramatic Retelling of a Classic Fantasy Tale

I was really excited when I discovered this BBC audio dramatization of Tolkien's classic Lord of the Rings trilogy. It was highly recommended by a staff member at the Ventura County Library in Ventura, … more

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reviewed Nothing Personal. July 09, 2011

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A second-rate romance, Nothing Personal

I didn't expect much from a book that cost me $0.99 at Borders; it was on the clearance rack. I was correct in my skepticism. Nothing Personal contained a rather tepid romance with multiple … more

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reviewed Stone Fox. June 22, 2011

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Illustrations Bring Stone to Life

This is a surprising, quick read written for children, grades 3-6. I would classify it as a chapter book because it has chapters (ten of them), simple, easy to read language, and an elementary plot that … more

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reviewed The Dragon and the Unicorn. May 26, 2011

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Enchanting Illustrations, Lackluster Story

I was drawn to this book because of the title: The Dragon and the Unicorn. I've always enjoyed fantasy books about dragons and unicorns, and this one looked like it might have an unique spin … more

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reviewed The God of Small Things. May 10, 2011

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Reads like Poetry

Click here to read the book quotes. I highly recommend reading the book quotes for a small insight into the beauty of The God of Small Things. I debated a long … more

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reviewed You Belong to Me. April 30, 2011

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A Mystery Wrapped with a Pretty Bow

My mother-in-law bought me this audio book for one of my long driving trips to and from Roseville and Eureka. Unfortunately, we didn't realize that this was an abridged copy of the novel, so it was … more

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reviewed John Adams (audiobook). April 06, 2011

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John Adams: A Prolific American

I had heard amazing things about David McCullough's research and writing abilities but hadn't read anything by him until John Adams. I bought it purely because I was looking for some audio … more

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reviewed Double Date. March 07, 2011

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Not Worth a Second Date

When I first read the Fear Street Series as a young child, I thought they were spooky books. I eagerly anticipated author R.L. Stine's next novel because all the strange things that occurred … more

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reviewed Room: A Novel. February 02, 2011

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A Room You Shouldn't Enter

I had been reading and hearing nothing but good things about Room, so I finally decided to see what the hype was all about. My reading pleasure was slightly tainted when the library gave me one … more

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reviewed Baby Gecko's Colors/Los colores de Be.... December 22, 2010

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Baby Gecko's Colors/Los colores de Bebe Geco by Neecy Twinem - Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists

Learn Colors with Baby Gecko (English and Spanish)

Baby Gecko's Colors is a board book appropriate for children of all ages. Though it's written for a young audience, preschool to second grade, it is a useful tool for children to learn some … more

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reviewed Fool's Masquerade. December 09, 2010

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Gender Bending

It had been a while since I read a short historical romance, so I decided to look through the large stack of books my mother gave me. I picked one at random and was pleasantly surprised by the premise. … more

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reviewed The Tradition. November 09, 2010

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A Fantastical Force

Read the book review: Night and Day It's "Cinderella!" Click here to read the book quotes. This is my first experience with author … more

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reviewed The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey. October 28, 2010

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Night and Day It's "Cinderella!"

Click here to read the book quotes. Read the review about "The Tradition," a concept from the book: A Fantastical Force The Fairy Godmother was … more

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reviewed Midaq Alley. October 15, 2010

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Determined to Escape the Dirt and Grime of the Alley

Click here to read the book quotes. Review Dedication: Many thanks to Cafe Libri Yahoo Group member Jeffrey Taylor for an engaging book discussion that aided in my research for … more

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reviewed Peony in Love: A Novel. August 21, 2010

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More than a Lovesick Maiden

Click here to read the book quotes. To be honest, my first inclination was to rate Peony in Love as an "average" … more

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reviewed Henry Phillips - On The Shoulders of .... July 17, 2010

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Henry Phillips - On The Shoulders of Freaks 1995

For the Snooty Academic "Expert"

Click here to read my Quick Tip. This isn't your traditional reading material that is usually found in Cafe Libri because of the format it's presented in: a song. Despite that fact, this topic … more

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reviewed Night World No. 1: Secret Vampire; Da.... June 19, 2010

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Night World No. 1: Secret Vampire; Daughters of

Only Slightly Better than the Twilight Saga

GENERAL OVERVIEW At first glance, this book appeared daunting because of its sheer length, 729 pages, and the fact that it's comprised of three novels in one. Once … more

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reviewed Coraline (novel). June 14, 2010

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Dark Fairy Tale for Children Starring Coraline, Not Caroline.

Click here to read the book quotes. Click here to read the Quick Tip. "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, … more

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reviewed The Year of Magical Thinking. April 28, 2010

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No Consolation of Grief

Click here to read the book quotes. Originally, I read this book as a way to cope with a lot of family deaths that occurred during a difficult time in my life. It … more

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reviewed Under Man's Spell. April 08, 2010

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Men = Evil

Initially, I was very excited to have won Under Man's Spell as my first Goodreads Giveaway novel because it closely described the types of literature I read and study at college. I'm fascinated … more

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reviewed Captain's Glory (Star Trek) by Willia.... March 28, 2010

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Captain's Glory (Star Trek) by William Shatner, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, and Judith Reeves-Stevens

Totality: The New Borg

Review Disclaimer: When listening to an audio book, it's harder to take notes to write a more detailed review (usually I'm driving). Because I also came into the trilogy with the final novel (an abridged … more

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reviewed A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May.... March 26, 2010

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A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott

To Chase a Rose

Review Dedication: Many thanks to Cafe Libri Yahoo Group member and now Lunch member @AerinBlue for her help with the research for the review. Click here to read the … more

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reviewed Monkey High!, Vol. 1. March 17, 2010

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High School Students Are Monkeys!

Monkey High!, Vol. 1 is a Shojo Beat Manga (Japanese comic book) written for a teenage female audience between the ages of 16 and 18. This is the first in a series about high school students. It's … more

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reviewed I Smile Back. March 14, 2010

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Depressing Book with No Hope (Review: "I Smile Back" by Amy Koppelman)

This is a rather cryptic and mysterious book. It reads like poetry and explores the "messed up" mind of Laney, a suburban housewife and the protagonist. I Smile Back has an air of Sylvia … more

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reviewed A Caress of Twilight. March 05, 2010

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Faeries, Fallen Gods, and Death in Book 2 of the Merry Gentry Series

My original review for this book was a few sentences long, so my details are not as precise as I would like. The entry read as follows: "I enjoyed this novel because … more

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reviewed The Symphony of Science. February 27, 2010

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Science Is both Musical and Poetic!

I first stumbled upon the fifth installment of The Symphony of Science through a friend's Twitter post. As an English and History major, "The Poetry of Reality" … more

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reviewed Goodreads. February 17, 2010

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The Best Book Review and Cataloging Online Site!

Goodreads is one of the best online book review sites I have had the pleasure to use. I've been a member for over a year and have seen the site improve during those months. The changes … more

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reviewed The Da Vinci Code. February 09, 2010

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The Da Vinci Code, Special Illustrated Edition

Book Review: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

My original review from 2006 was: "I finally read the book and was not too impressed with it. The storyline was predictable and the characters were not very well developed. I prefer Angels and … more

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reviewed The Constant Princess. February 04, 2010

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Book Review: The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory

I have read and heard many positive critiques about Philippa Gregory, so I was really excited to finally read one of her books. Unfortunately, the hype did not live up to my expectations. … more

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reviewed Tongue in Chic. January 14, 2010

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Book Review: Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd

I don't usually read contemporary romances other than Jennifer Cruise and Jayne Ann Krentz books. When I saw Tongue In Chic at the Friends of the Library sale, I decided to give it a chance … more

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reviewed Lolita (book). January 04, 2010

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Book Review: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

Click here to read the book quotes. As most of Nabokov's books are, this one was an exceptional joy to read. Even though the subject matter is deplorable, the writing style, … more

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reviewed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. January 01, 2010

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millenium

Book Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

I had mixed feelings about what type of a rating I should give this book purely based off my disappointment with the end of the novel, which I won't spoil in my review. … more

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