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A collection of books that everyone should own or at least read before they die. Many are personal all-time favorites, others are just recent reads that tickled my fancy.
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The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel: Diane Setterfield: Books
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I gave this to my mom for mother's day and then borrowed it as soon as she was done. Really interesting book that has some suprising twists and is well-written. I got sucked into the story after the first page (thats how you know a book is a good one!)
Updated Sep 10, 2008
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
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I think this is required reading. Follow two kids that run away from home and end up living in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, learn to be self-sufficient and even solve a mystery along the way. One of my personal favorites growing up.
Updated Sep 7, 2008
Pride and Prejudice
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Jane Austen is unsurpassed in her ability to write satire. My favorite comedy bit is Mr. Collins' love for Lizzie. When the world gets me down, I always come back to P&P. I've probably read it 50 times.
Updated Jul 30, 2007
So You Want to Be a Wizard
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What if you picked up a book that was an instruction manual on how to be a wizard? And what if everything it said actually worked? Well..then you'd be living in this story. Written for kids but really enjoyable for all ages.
Updated Aug 25, 2008
The Lies of Locke Lamora
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The best way I can sum this up is Oceans 11 and Gangs of New York set in a fantasy world. This book got me hooked and I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment.
Updated Aug 25, 2008
Little House in the Big Woods
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I'm suprised by how many people haven't read this series - I thought it was something that everyone was required to read at some point or another. Regardless, remedy the situation and buy a copy if you haven't already. Written by one of America's true pioneers, get an idea of what it was like out in the frontier.
Updated Aug 25, 2008
Ender's Game
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I like to give this to people to introduce them to science fiction. It might not be exactly your taste but it should stir your interest and get you wanting to try more.
Updated Aug 25, 2008
The Story of Ferdinand
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A bull who is a lover, not a fighter. Classic, simple, timeless.
Updated Aug 25, 2008
Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day
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I grew up on these books - just a quick glance at the pictures sends me right back to Kindegarten. Great book to give to the kid in your life.
Updated Aug 25, 2008
Anne of Green Gables
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There is a reason so many people love this book - because the main character, Anne Shirley, is one of the best written characters of modern time. This book should be required reading for all elementary school kids.
Updated Aug 25, 2008
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