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Why I recommend "Plainsong"

nobody@allconsuming.net (robinbear) — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:36:53 GMT

by Kent Haruf

one of those stories where multiple characters become connected without trying. they’re all going through hard times of their own, but you cheer for them so much. Read this now before someone makes a movie version. You’ll be glad you did.

A review of "A Long Way Down"

nobody@allconsuming.net (robinbear) — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 23:22:26 GMT

A Long Way Down

by Nick Hornby

Not Hornby’s best, but still a very good read. All the characters are completely different, yet find a common bond of sorts…

A story about "Dr Pepper"

nobody@allconsuming.net (robinbear) — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 23:16:15 GMT

Dr Pepper

by Cadbury Schweppes

I could live on Dr. Pepper! I love it endlessly.

Why I recommend "The Day I Turned Uncool: Confessions of a Reluctant Grown-up"

nobody@allconsuming.net (robinbear) — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:56:30 GMT

The Day I Turned Uncool: Confessions of a Reluctant Grown-up

by Dan Zevin

Some of it made me feel better.. although I know how he feels, I’ve yet to get married or hire a housekeeper. But I still feel like everyone else is growing up and I’m not..