Jordan, Pete
Erik bought this after becoming intrigued by Dishwasher Pete's story (he also spent a fair amount of time in Portland). An enjoyable read without a satisfying ending. Finished in Belize.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Things I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Murakami, Haruki
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An inspirational running rumination by one of the great writers of our time. Semi-permanently loaned to me by a friend who has long inspired me in evolving areas of life, after we enjoyed an amazing trail run together in his new home country.
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An inspirational running rumination by one of the great writers of our time. Semi-permanently loaned to me by a friend who has long inspired me in evolving areas of life, after we enjoyed an amazing trail run together in his new home country.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, the
Larsson, Steig
Borrowed from Krista. Lugged to Belize and read the whole thing in three or four days. Great end to a fantastic trilogy. Larsson is missed!
Borrowed from Krista. Lugged to Belize and read the whole thing in three or four days. Great end to a fantastic trilogy. Larsson is missed!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Year in Bloom, The
Lovejoy, Ann
I bought this years ago, I think as a gift for someone. I just dived in on the current month (July) and the writing is compelling.
I bought this years ago, I think as a gift for someone. I just dived in on the current month (July) and the writing is compelling.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Dragon Prince
Rawn, Melanie
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Don't judge! This was a favorite book of mine when I was about 11, and a guilty pleasure even then. I saw and snagged this when we went to move my mom into her rat-packed cousin's house in Port Angeles. Pausing in reading it for the more timely book club book.
Finished 5 July 2010
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Don't judge! This was a favorite book of mine when I was about 11, and a guilty pleasure even then. I saw and snagged this when we went to move my mom into her rat-packed cousin's house in Port Angeles. Pausing in reading it for the more timely book club book.
Finished 5 July 2010
Bel Canto
Patchett, Ann
Ann put a hold on a library copy, and then bought one. I borrowed her library copy when it arrived, but now it's overdue and I'm close to the end. Looks like I will borrow her copy when she's done. This is a strangely sweet and softly lyrical book about hostages going about their lives while trapped in a house.
Finished 26 June 2010
Ann put a hold on a library copy, and then bought one. I borrowed her library copy when it arrived, but now it's overdue and I'm close to the end. Looks like I will borrow her copy when she's done. This is a strangely sweet and softly lyrical book about hostages going about their lives while trapped in a house.
Finished 26 June 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
House on Mango Street, The
Cisneros, Sandra
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Recommended by Tiffany. Spare, powerful writing in a distinct voice. Nice quick read.
Finished 29 March 2010
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Recommended by Tiffany. Spare, powerful writing in a distinct voice. Nice quick read.
Finished 29 March 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Happiness Project, The
Rubin, Gretchen
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Book club selection for April.
While parts seemed annoying, trite, or unimportant, it is very interesting overall and inspired me to the importance of my own list of 31 things to do before I turn 32.
Finished 1 May 2010
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Book club selection for April.
While parts seemed annoying, trite, or unimportant, it is very interesting overall and inspired me to the importance of my own list of 31 things to do before I turn 32.
Finished 1 May 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Grow Great Grub
Trail, Gayla
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I love Gayla's writing on her blog, You Grow Girl, so I was excited for her book about growing food in small spaces.
Amazon link
I love Gayla's writing on her blog, You Grow Girl, so I was excited for her book about growing food in small spaces.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Committed
Gilbert, Elizabeth
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Borrowed from Ann for book club.
Finished 26 March 2010
I don't think I learned much from this book, nor was it really a journey. For the author it seemed to be both, but the reader wasn't invited along like we were with "Eat, Pray, Love."
Amazon link
Borrowed from Ann for book club.
Finished 26 March 2010
I don't think I learned much from this book, nor was it really a journey. For the author it seemed to be both, but the reader wasn't invited along like we were with "Eat, Pray, Love."
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Clean
Junger, Alejandro
Amazon link
I put this on hold from the library after reading a rave about it. Even though it was originally brought to my attention and that of said blogger by Gwenneth Paltrow.
I got about halfway through this-- not far enough to get to any details!-- before returning it to the library. Ugh.
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I put this on hold from the library after reading a rave about it. Even though it was originally brought to my attention and that of said blogger by Gwenneth Paltrow.
I got about halfway through this-- not far enough to get to any details!-- before returning it to the library. Ugh.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Finding Your Own North Star
Beck, Martha
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It sounds cheesy, but after a recent epiphany, I thought I should look into this book recommended by one of the blogs I frequent. I borrowed it from the library along with another self-helpy book called "See Jane Lead."
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It sounds cheesy, but after a recent epiphany, I thought I should look into this book recommended by one of the blogs I frequent. I borrowed it from the library along with another self-helpy book called "See Jane Lead."
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