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Making Toast: A Family Story
by Roger Rosenblatt

Heartbreak with Love (11/28/2009)

This book was written from the heart and as the reader you feel the emotions and the love. This book touched my heart, deeply. It showed me that there are families that care about each other deeply, especially in times of crisis. It reaffirmed the knowledge that family can …more

Baking Cakes in Kigali
by Gaile Parkin

African Delight (6/14/2009)

The well crafted characters in this wonderful story stay with you. The book describes everyday life, friendships, history, and struggles. It's a read from a writer who delights and provokes thought about a place that most of us Americans know nothing about. It's a book that …more

Water, Stone, Heart: A Novel
by Will North

Stays with you after you're done reading (5/3/2009)

Will North's writing brings to life his characters and the village of Boscastle, England. He makes the reader feel like they are a part of the village. Mr. North's skill at story development is wonderful and I enjoyed it immensely. Some of the plot was unnecessary and could …more

The Housekeeper and the Professor: A Novel
by Yoko Ogawa

Surprised by the book (3/18/2009)

I wasn't sure I would enjoy this book until I picked it up and then I couldn't put it down. The characters came alive and I was suddenly drawn in and didn't want to put the book down until the end. The math discussions were intriguing and were interesting though I know …more

How We Decide
by Jonah Lehrer

Think You Control Your Decisions---Think Again (12/13/2008)

This book was extremely interesting. Most people think that they truly control all their decision making abilities, but in essence many times those decisions are so quick that it's truly an internal process. It's almost inexplainable yet there's a real scientific reason for …more

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