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1066 and All That
1066 and All That
Author: WC Sellar & RJ Yeatman
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 10/31/2014


A thoroughly silly geeky trip through an English history class. Complete with quizzes


All the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling-Down House
All the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling-Down House
Author: David Giffels
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 6
Review Date: 10/31/2014


A thoroughly entertaining description of the fallout of a crazy decision to put your new family in a collapsing mansion out of Clue with the idea of bring it back in your "spare time", with a little insightful introspection.


Clueless In Tokyo : Explorer's Sketchbook Of Weird And Wonderful Things In Japan
Review Date: 2/1/2014


Highly amusing and informative


The Conde Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys: Great Writers on Great Places
Review Date: 1/4/2015


Each travel essay is followed by a relevant guide of some type. The essay on visiting a hard-to-access Japanese garden is followed by a guide to the 10 best gardens in Japan. The essays vary in quality and focus - a diverse mix.


The Corset Diaries
The Corset Diaries
Author: Katie MacAlister
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 491
Review Date: 10/31/2014


Typical Katie over-the-top entertainment.


Do-Over!: In which a forty-eight-year-old father of three returns to kindergarten, summer camp, the prom, and other embarrassments
Review Date: 2/1/2014


Entertaining and at times poignant account of authors unique attempt to come to terms with his past and present. fun and unforced


The End of the Road
The End of the Road
Author: Tom Bodett
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 10/31/2014


a series of short stories that build together into a loving and memorable depiction of the characters that people a small alaskan fishing village.


Imaginary Gardens: American Poetry and Art for Young People
Review Date: 2/28/2014


Over 100 classic poems teamed with 80 images of masterpiece art, most in color; both cover a wide spectrum of genres and topics with something for everyone. I love it as much for the wideranging and engaging artwork as for the poetry selections.


Louhi, Witch of North Farm
Louhi, Witch of North Farm
Author: Toni De Gerez
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 2/28/2014


a beautiful children's story book


No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet, and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process
Review Date: 12/31/2014
Helpful Score: 1


Hypocracy = He tries to go no-impact for the purpose of writing a book about the experience.


Old-Fashioned Fruit Garden: The Best Way to Grow, Preserve and    Bake With Small Fruit
Review Date: 2/1/2014


useful, informative, esp for northern climates


Solo: On Her Own Adventure
Solo: On Her Own Adventure
Author: Susan Fox Rogers (Editor)
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 12/31/2014


A well written collection for a variety of viewpoints and experiences.


Sunset Pruning Handbook
Sunset Pruning Handbook
Author: Sunset
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 2/28/2014


excellent primer


When Beauty Tamed the Beast (Happily Ever Afters..., Bk 2)
When Beauty Tamed the Beast (Happily Ever Afters..., Bk 2)
Author: Eloisa James
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 206
Review Date: 10/31/2014


Witty dialog, well developed main characters, entertaining supporting cast. Although it's Beauty and the Beast there is no blackmail or imprisonment. The main character was a little TOO strongly based on "House" but the story drew me in and I forgave that flaw.


A Wizard of Earthsea  (Earthsea Cycle, Bk 1)
A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, Bk 1)
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 251
Review Date: 12/24/2014


a great plot, but no character development, no atmosphere.


Words in Context: A Japanese Perspective on Language and Culture (Japanese Characters)
Review Date: 7/19/2014


written from the Japanese perspective, demonstrates how meager simple word substitution is in translation through examination of some particular words


Wrapped in Fabrique : The New Magic of Fabric Embellishment, Machine Embroidery and Applique
Review Date: 2/28/2014


solid technique, dated illustrations (80s)


Yogi Was Up With a Guy on Third... : Hall of Famers Recall Their Favorite Baseball Games Ever
Review Date: 12/24/2014


My son is big on baseball. Me, I can take it or leave it. But we both enjoyed this book. It has some baseball talk, but the players most special memories are just as often due to heartwarming family memories as they are the grand slam...and you hear the story in that ball player's voice.


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