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Alien Sex, edited by Ellen Datlow by cdm72 Pros: Great variety in topics all within this very open theme.
Cons: Not many worth mentioning. While it seems as if sex and horror fiction have always gone hand in hand (would there be a DRACULA without sex and horror?), my second favorite genre, science fiction, hasn't always had such an easy time, which has always surprised me. What could be ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Exclusive (Sandra Brown) - Can a small-time reporter topple The President of the United States? by ladyconsumer Pros: Interesting mystery, well-developed characters, lots of suprises.
Cons: The heroine is not the sharpest tool in the shed. Definitely a bit "out there" as far as plots go, but an enjoyable ride, nonetheless.I'm talking about Sandra Brown's Exclusive, a mystery/thriller involving a local reporter named Barrie and the First Lady of the United States. ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
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Two Men in the Woods by msiduri Pros: Nice, comfortable, enjoyable story. Amusing moments and fun
Cons: Tendency to idealize people and situations. Brother Cadfael is 12th century Benedictine monk cloistered at the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Shrewsbury, England during the time of the Anarchy, the Civil War between King Stephen and the Empress Maud. Before retiring to the monastery, he'd ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
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Conan the Barbarian Versus the Lord of LSD, Sort_of. CONAN: THE HALL OF THE DEAD by talyseon Pros: Good solid writing from all authors, Cary Nord's art provides continuity.
Cons: First time it is not a Busiek/Nord project. Conan: The Hall of the Dead Writers: Kurt Busiek, Mike Mignola Timothy Truman Art by Cary Nord."Know, O Prince that between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the sons of ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
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Very detailed information, good for Anglophiles and tacticians by paulsavage Pros: Level of detail, good choices for battles, narrators enthusiasm
Cons: People who don't like military history and British history may be get bored Battlefield Britain is an 8 part series examining, in great detail, turning-point battles that either led to significant changes in British culture and battles that maintained, against significant odds, the continuance of British culture. ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
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Your Guide To The Viewaskewniverse! by JiggyJay Pros: Tons of great information I've never read about, great analysis of Smith's films
Cons: No real input from Kevin Smith himself, some errors To continue with my obsession of all things Kevin Smith related I opted to pick up a book called An Askew View: The Films of Kevin Smith by John Kenneth Muir, which is an all-things Kevin Smith related book about the filmmaker and the entire world ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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"Hairy, Scary, Ordinary": Comical Cats Make Learning About Adjectives Fun by befus Pros: Silly; fun; clever; educational (note: they're all adjectives!)
Cons: Slightly annoying font My second grader was recently introduced to adjectives. Of course, she's been using them for quite a while (well, every since she learned to string words together into comprehensible sentences!) but the other day she formally learned the definition: "an ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
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Go Roller, Go by topreviewerman Pros: Easy going vernaucular style. Author knows her sport.
Cons: Plot a bit green from a first time book author. § Style One of the most salient features of “Derby Girl” is its informal vernacular told in the first person by a 16 year old “indie-rock-loving, thrift-store-prowling, homemade-T-shirt-wearing, ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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If life gives your best friend lemons, shave your head by pestyside Pros: This happened, Power of friendship, Celebration, Powerful illustrations
Cons: That children get cancer--that the treatments are harsh. No cons with the book. Patricia Polacco's Lemonade Club dishes up a poignant story with a happy ending that was based upon a true story - all the more poignant. This caught my breath and snagged my heart in an unanticipated way. The Lemonade Club will have deep ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
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Not only lobsters get trapped in Maine by dolphinboy Pros: Writing, descriptiveness, plot complexity
Cons: A bit grim, minor characterization inconsistencies Jamie is a ninth-generation Maine lobsterman, a member of a “highliner” or well-respected, productive, traditional lobstering family. But Jamie was not always sure he wanted to follow in James Senior’s footsteps. As a young adult, he ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
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Veganomicon - Is it the Ultimate Vegan Cookbook? by mmcphee Pros: Does more than insert beans for meat
Cons: The recipes don't taste very good With a name like Veganomicon there is no doubt that Ias Moskowitz and Terry Romero are trying to take the vegan world by storm with their latest cookbook. Subtitled "The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook" is this the only cookbook you will ever need ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
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Conan the Barbarian Versus the H1N1 Virus! CONAN; ROGUES IN THE HOUSE by talyseon Pros: Still following the guidlines that made the Dark Horse series so good.
Cons: Trading authors and adding artists. Conan: Rogues in the House By Timothy Truman Art by Cary Nord and Tomas Giorello From the works of Robert E. Howard.Okay, the title is a joke, for the guys at Epinions, following a discussion found ...
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Nov 11 '09 |
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Capturing the Big Day in 'Wedding Photography' by pambo Pros: Really charming collection of photos
Cons: None The man who photographed the weddings of such celebrities as Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson brings his expertise to "Wedding Photography From the Heart." Subtitled "Creative Techniques to Capture the Moments That Matter," the book consists ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Warning: Dead Bodies in Your Trunk Lead to Jail Time by carstairs38 Pros: Great characters
Cons: Story pacing and climax The last thing I need is another author to follow. I am currently several books behind on my to be read pile and falling further behind all the time. And yet I still picked up Mama Does Time, the first mystery by Deborah Sharp. ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Gifts in a Bag: Hot Drinks — Great Stocking Stuffers for the Winter Season by elvisdo Pros: Easy to make; great gifts to give
Cons: Need to replenish ingredients and labels I'm one of those people that rarely drink coffee (only out of desperation if I really need it and most of the time it just puts me to sleep) so it's not uncommon to see me order other types of beverages when in a Starbucks. The most common one ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Steal Moon: And Then Steal It Back by rmthunter Pros: Very good wrap-up to the series, interesting developments in character and visual depictions.
Cons: In the eye of the beholder. The second volume of Makoto Tateno's Steal Moon picks up three weeks after the first volume ended and continues a story that gets more complex and more rewarding as it goes on.The city of Akatsuki is being watched by the moon, the direct ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Roald Dahl's Witty Tale of a Fantastic Mr. Fox by thevoid99 Pros: Themes, Characters, Humor, Light-Drama, Illustrations, & Dialogue.
Cons: None. One of the most beloved and acclaimed children's authors in the history of literature. Roald Dahl is famous for changing the face of children's literature with elements of dark humor and surprising endings. Among his slew of classic tales are books ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Daniel: Commentary by Henry A Ironside by George_Chabot Pros: Prophecy, Future, History, Explained; Available again after being out of print
Cons: None Daniel, by HA Ironside (2005) This is part of an excellent series of Bible commentaries by Henry A Ironside, who was one of the great Bible teachers of the 20th century. The commentaries have been long out of print but have ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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In the hands of a real mad man. 4.25 stars-89% by boodapuffmonk Pros: Last few chapters are worth the wait, still high on suspense
Cons: Too much Misa Amane, and her parts are too long Completely bored with his everyday life. Straight A high school student Light Yagumi is about to experience excitement he's never dreamed of. After class, Light comes upon a black book on the ground titled "Death Note". The user instructions describe if ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Can we still save the world? by vicfar Pros: A compelling, concise guide to modern environmentalism
Cons: Probably too optimistic in its prognosis James G. Speth is Dean of the School of Forestry and Environmental Sciences at Yale University. In this recent book (2008), a concise but scholarly treatise of less than 300 pages (including hundreds of references), Speth outlines some of the ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Lauren Myracle's Luv Ya Bunches helps 'tweens question first impressions by jurgrace Pros: Teaches 'tweens about tolerance and not judging a book by the cover
Cons: None of the girls are perfect; Readers may mispronounce Yasaman's sister's name Lauren Myracle is certainly no stranger to controversy with her books. Her 'Internet Girls' series of young adult novels has been frequently challenged since being published. This year, a few short weeks after ALA Banned Book Week, her latest novel for ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Thanksgiving Is For Giving Thanks by serc Pros: offers kids a good way to think about Thanksgiving and what they are thankful for
Cons: some adults may find it preachy While there are a lot of children's books in our house celebrating Halloween and Christmas, we don't have very many that mark Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving may be a lot less garish and exciting than the holidays between which it is sandwiched - there ...
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Nov 24 '09 |
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Like Snow White or Cinderella by durlingheath Pros: Based, sadly, on some personal experience, the research is right on target.
Cons: A lot of victimology, not much in the way of solutions. Hope Edelman created a painstakingly researched and written tome on the subject of a girl’s loss of a mother. Ms. Edelman knows of what she writes. It’s clear from the dedication to the epilogue that the book is a dedication to ...
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Nov 16 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Extras by Scott Westerfeld by msbunnylicious Pros: read the review
Cons: read the review Up until Tally Youngblood thrust the world into a mind boggling revolution, society was divided into bubbleheads, uglies, and specials, everything and everyone perfectly balanced and controlled. But the world has since been altered by the mind ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Pretties by Scott Westerfeld by msbunnylicious Pros: read the review
Cons: read the review After reading Scott Westerfeld's contribution to the Love Is Hell short story collection, I was charmed by his ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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