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A story about "The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:40 GMT

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

by Erik Larson

Amazing. I found the story of the building of the fair to be incredible—-I can’t fathom creating something so huge so quickly in the modern world, let alone more than a hundred years ago. The creepy telling of Holmes and his ‘Castle’ was eerie and tragic. A great historical read.

A story about "Slightly Single (Red Dress Ink paperback} (Red Dress Ink (Numbered Paperback))"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:38 GMT

Slightly Single (Red Dress Ink paperback} (Red Dress Ink (Numbered Paperback))

by Wendy Markham

An OK read . . . a little disappointed in the ending, but not a complete waste of time.

A story about "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:35 GMT

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

by Ina May Gaskin

I read this last year and am reading it again, knowing it’s going to inspire me for my impending labor experience.

A story about "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:34 GMT

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

by Ina May Gaskin

Inspiring and educational. The birth stories are so empowering, and the information about medical interventions and the way birth/pregnancy are viewed in this country is eye-opening. A must-read for every pregnant woman.

A story about "Shopaholic Ties the Knot"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:31 GMT

Shopaholic Ties the Knot

by Sophie Kinsella

I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first two. I think I got tired of Becky being irresponsible and immature.

A story about "Easter Island"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:29 GMT

Easter Island

by JENNIFER VANDERBES

Two intriguing stories made all the more fascinating by the way in which they’re woven together.

A story about "Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:26 GMT

Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake

by Stan Redding

I kept having to remind myself that it was all a true story! Fast-paced, a fun read.

A story about "Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:24 GMT

Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate

by M. C. Beaton

OK but not as good as some of the earlier books in the series.

A story about "Recruited: An Alias Prequel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:20 GMT

Recruited: An Alias Prequel

by Lynn Mason

I love the show. Reading a book based on the show is just not the same. I tried to read Buffy books, too, but, gah, it’s too weird.

A story about "What Was She Thinking?: Notes on a Scandal: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:18 GMT

What Was She Thinking?: Notes on a Scandal: A Novel

by Zoe Heller

Yeah, I didn’t like this one at all. Not because of the subject matter, more because it didn’t seem to go anywhere.

A story about "Murder On The Flying Scotsman (Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries (Paperback))"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:15 GMT

Murder On The Flying Scotsman (Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries (Paperback))

by Carola Dunn

I really wanted to like this book. It’s the third in the series that I’ve read. Daisy is a likeable character but I feel like they don’t give her enough to do. I love British murder mysteries, but something about this series just doesn’t cut it for me.

A story about "The Last Boy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:12 GMT

The Last Boy

by Robert Lieberman

I’m having a hard time with this one. Not because it’s not good, but because it’s about a little boy who’s missing, and the more I read the more I want to cry.

A story about "Invisible Eden: A Story of Love and Murder on Cape Cod"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:09 GMT

Invisible Eden: A Story of Love and Murder on Cape Cod

by Maria Flook

I had to stop reading this one. I don’t like the writer’s style—-she takes two pages to say what could be said in two paragraphs (or sometimes, two sentences). I understand she’s trying to put some local color into the book but the way she did it, incorporating herself into the story, annoyed me. This in itself would have been enough to keep me from reading the rest, but after reading the scene where the woman’s body was found with her toddler daughter attempting to nurse, I did not want to finish the book.

A story about "The Mammoth Cheese"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:06 GMT

The Mammoth Cheese

by Sheri Holman

Eleven babies born all at once?! And I think I have a crush on Polly’s history teacher . . . though, after finishing it, I should not have had a crush on him. I can see why she did, though. And I can totally see this as a feature film. A nice novel about life in small-town America.

A story about "Big Book of Knitting"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:04 GMT

Big Book of Knitting

by Katharina Buss

I picked this up the other day at JoAnn’s—I’m reading up on finishing techniques, different methods for casting on, etc., hoping to improve my knitting.

A story about "Mr. Maybe: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:05:00 GMT

Mr. Maybe: A Novel

by Jane Green

I enjoyed Green’s other books, hopefully this one will be good, too . . . well, not so much in the end. Pretty predictable but an ok read nonetheless.

A story about "The Wrong Man: The Final Verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case (Ohio)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:04:58 GMT

The Wrong Man: The Final Verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case (Ohio)

by James Neff

Fascinating stuff about the trial of the century (pre-OJ). I’m especially amazed at the way the local Cleveland newspapers controlled the coroner’s office and the direction of the entire investigation.

An excellent book for anyone interested in true crime, local Cleveland history, or CSI-like techniques.

A story about "The Cape Cod House"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:04:46 GMT

The Cape Cod House

by Stanley Schuler

Great photos of Capes and excellent explanations of what makes a true Cape Cod home. Only wish the photos were in color, but many of them pre-date color photography.

A story about "Bella Tuscany: The Sweet Life in Italy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:04:44 GMT

Bella Tuscany: The Sweet Life in Italy

by Frances Mayes

I haven’t read “Under the Tuscan Sun” yet, nor have I seen the movie, but so far I’m enjoying the descriptions of life in Italy . . . a marvelous look at what it’s like to live in Italy. The food chapters made my ravenous!

A story about "Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2003"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:04:43 GMT

Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2003

Who needs to subscribe to Cooking Light when you can get a year’s worth of recipes in one book from the library? We’ve tried dozens of recipes from this book and found only a few that we didn’t like.

A story about "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right"

nobody@allconsuming.net (happyhomewrecker) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:04:42 GMT

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right

by Al Franken

Wonderful. Fascinating, truth-exposing, and depressing all at once.