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Pat the Politician
1 recommendation
"This hilarious, touch and feel parody of the classic children’s book Pat the Bunny is the single most well-received gift I've ever given. (And I've given it to quite a few people.) Remember in the original how Judy and Paul patted the bunny and smelled the flowers? Well now they can look inside G. W. Bush’s head or feel Clinton’s briefs… Really funny stuff. The book pokes fun at Democrats a..."
Last Days in Babylon: The History of a Family, the Story of a Nation: Marina Benjamin
1 recommendation
"I found this book very interesting as we almost never hear about the Jewish community in Iraq. Covering several generations and includes regime of Saddam Hussein and how once all the many different faiths of the area co-existed harmoniously."
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
5 recommendations
"Harvey Weinstein is working his magic to bring “The Alchemist” to the bigscreen more than a decade after author Paolo Coelho sold the film rights to his bestselling novel. Production on the $60 million project is set to start late spring with Weinstein personally producing for the Weinstein Co., which will also handle worldwide sales. Laurence Fishburne acquired the feature rights with indie banne..."
Half of a Yellow Sun - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
1 recommendation
"It's amazing how you can just stumble across the most amazing book! Half Of A Yellow Sun is a really really good read. I couldn't put it down. I wished it was a longer. The portrayal of middle class Nigeria during the civil war of the 1960s was great. Unfortunately it also shows how little Nigeria has changed in 40 years."
The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions (101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions and 99 More Unuseless Japanese Inventions)
1 recommendation
"This book is filled with about 200 of the best almost useless Japanese inventions and they are pretty ridiculous. Inventions include "the Drymobile (your laundry dries as you drive), the Solar-Powered Torch (never runs low on batteries), Duster Slippers for Cats (now the most boring job around the house becomes hours of fun...for your cat!), Walk 'n' Wash Ankle-attachable Laundry Tanks (a perfect ..."
Memories of Eden - A Journey through Jewish Baghdad 1912-1941
1 recommendation
"This book is an exciting mix of memoirs and history recounting the days of the Jewish community of old Baghdad. Although the theme originally didn't capture my attention, once I started to read it and understand how the influences of the thirty years or so between 1912 - 1941 affects the drama in the middle east today I was captivated. The photo gallery is priceless. I would love to see this on Op..."
Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done
3 recommendations
"Incredible blog full of great computer related tips and tricks."
The Shining by Stephen King
1 recommendation
"This is the only Stephen King book I've ever read and it is scary as hell! It was absolutely perfect! I love anything that's scary and this book just terrified me but I couldn't put it down. It's brilliant and now I know why everyone loves Stephen King so much. He's genius!"
Memoirs of a Geisha
1 recommendation
"I've read this book several times and it never gets boring. The story just grabs you from the beginning and you can't help but fall in love with the protagonist, Sayuri. The life of a geisha seems so interesting that you almost wish that you could have been alive in that time period. This is a definite must-read...forget the movie!!"
The Lovely Bones: Deluxe Edition
1 recommendation
"The Lovely Bones is a bestselling novel that's being made into a movie. The movie is due out next year so now is the perfect time to read the book if you haven't already. It's definitely worth reading!!"
Vampire Lestat (Chronicles of the Vampires, 2nd Book)
1 recommendation
"Without a doubt The Vampire Lestat is the best book in the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice. All the other books are great too but The Vampire Lestat just sticks out for me. You truly can't help but fall in love with the devilish main character. It's funny, it's dark, it's sexy. Anne Rice is really an amazing author."
Prep: A Novel
1 recommendation
"This book is one of my absolute favourites. I connected with it on so many levels. It was like the story of my life. For a first novel Curtis Sittenfeld did an amazing job. It's funny, it's quirky and it's not fluffy at all. It deals with a lot of issues and it's just an amazing book."
The Little Black Book of Style
11 recommendations
"Written in Nina’s own confident and unapologetic voice (She unabashedly declares, “I love fur!”), you can almost her her say “Impeccable!” when you read it. (Project Runway fans, you know what I mean!) Nina promises that it “is not a book of rules… I am going to help you build your style confidence, find what works for you, edit your closet, teach you what to look for, and give you a few tricks of..."
His Dark Materials Trade Paper Boxed Set (Golden Compass, Subtle Knife, Amber Spyglass)
4 recommendations
"just as much as i love the harry potter series, i am in love with phillip pullman's his dark materials trilogy. the books consist of three books: "the golden compass", "the subtle knife" and "the amber spyglass". what's even more exciting is that they are making them into movies and the first one comes out in december starring nicole kidman and daniel craig!!!!! it makes me so freakin excited that..."
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
5 recommendations
"The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable (Hardcover)"
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
10 recommendations
"The Tipping Point is a little older now (since Malcolm Gladwell's more recent book, Blink, has been published), but it's still a very insightful look at how ideas and trends become widespread hits."
Marley & Me by John Grogan
2 recommendations
"This is THE BEST book I have ever read! If you are a dog-lover, then you MUST read this book, If you're really not that into dogs, read it anyway, you'll be glad you did."
The Truth About Muhammad
1 recommendation
"Muhammad might be the most important person in history. Robert Spencer uses authoritative Muslim texts for this portrait of Muhammad. Understanding Muhammad is essential to understanding Islam in practice today."
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
2 recommendations
"Curl up next to a warm fire when reading this one... a gripping look into the men and women who seek to tackle the highest point on earth, and a reminder of just how dangerous it can be."
PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives
6 recommendations
"$25. The website is riveting.. google it now."
The Power of Intention
1 recommendation
"I first saw this on PBS. After watching Wayne speak about it, I went to the local bookstore to read a bit of the book. This book helped me change the way I thought about possibilities and I have sent a copy to my aunt to help her out. I know of others that have read the book and feel just as passionately as I do about it. A must read."
The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
2 recommendations
"I got this book prior to it's release and read it. For those serious about being successful in ANYTHING, this is certainly a book you must read. The one thing really good about Jack also is after reading the book halfway, I emailed his people to thank him and a month later he responded back himself, commenting on what I had wrote in the letter. Very personable person. I very worthwhile read...."
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle: A Novel (Vintage International)
5 recommendations
"One of the best by one of the best."
Domino Magazine
29 recommendations
"Domino makes you feel like design is within reach. Real people, short smart writing and lovely photos and layouts. yummy"
Powell's Books - Girl by Blake Nelson
2 recommendations
"My jaw dropped when I saw this added by Liz. I was *just* talking about this exact book to one of my girlfriends last week. I discovered it in my college bookstore in '94 and instantly took to it. I've also re-read it several times. It always amazed me that a grown man nailed the vernacular of a teenage girl to a tee. A shame the movie was so disappointing but the book will forever be one of m..."
Everyware: The Dawning Age of Ubiquitous Computing by Adam Greenfield
1 recommendation
"Thoughtful words on the impacts of merging ubiquity in daily life, and if you're new to the concept, this is a good read for sure. Although if, like me, you've been working with ubiquitous products for large markets, in practice some of the statements are a given, and the book just states some of the obvious points (like the 5 respectful behaviors of ubiquitous computing, d'oh)."
'Placing Words: Symbols, Space, and the City' by William J. Mitchell
1 recommendation
"I love the comparisons and metaphors of Spiderman, Guernica-Baghdad, Manolo Blahnik and tarceur/parkourers... Reads well... Synopsis: Reflections on architecture and the exchange of information in the spaces and places of the city, from the necessity of skyscrapers in an age of Web sites to cities as talent magnets, from architectural bling to the neo-minimalism of the new MoMA."
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