Washington DC, November 19, 2012- Last saturday my mom and I went to the Georgetown Library book sale. We went early, but it was still pretty crowded and most of the good books were gone. However, i think I did pretty well, considering I spent $84 total, and two of the books were $55 (one […]
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King Rat, James Clavell
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***** King Rat Asian Saga #1 Author: James Clavell First Edition: Marin Joseph, 1962 Original language: English Summary: King Rat follows the lives of the POWs at Changi Prison, in Singapore, during the last weeks of WWII. Clavell was himself a POW at Changi, and the story retells his experience. The story is mostly told […]
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Savages, Don Winslow
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*** Savages Author: Don Winslow First Edition: Simon & Schuster, 2010 Original language: English Awards: Barry Award Nominee for Best Novel (2011), Dilys Award Nominee (2011) Summary: Savages follows a few days in the life of Ben, Chon (formerly John), and O (short for Ophelia). Selling the best stuff on the market, Ben and Chon […]
November
11
The Language of Flowers,Vanessa Diffenbaugh
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****3/4 The Language of Flowers: A Novel Author: Vanessa Diffenbaugh First Edition: Ballantine Books, 2011 Original language: English Summary: The Language of Flowers begins with the emancipation of Victoria when she turns 18 years old and no longer has to live in a group or foster home. Victoria is ill-equipped for life outside the system, […]
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