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Linnea Carlson-Sabelli

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Columbine Audiobook By Dave Cullen cover art

True story about a mass school shooting

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

This is an incredible account of a terrible tragedy--a mass shooting of classmate, that took place in a school in Colorado. It portrays the feelings and thoughts of some of the victims. I may read this book again, someday.

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The Knack Audiobook By Norm Brodsky, Bo Burlingham cover art

How to succeed in business widom

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

I read this book, enjoyed the wisdom, but didn't find it particularly relevant for me.

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A good read, but doestn' stick in my mind

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

I did read this book less than a year ago, but I had to re-read the review by the publisher to remember it. The story is fine and it is a good read. But it was just not memorable, and I don't want to read it again.

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Oprah unmasked

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

The author did an incredible job writing this book based on a meticulous review of media reports. It is documented throughout with quotes from published sources. It was very interesting at first, but I tired of Oprah's story after a while, and just stopped reading.

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Another action packed thriller from Baldacci

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

This is one of Baldacci's best thrillers to date. The story keeps going and going and going with the unusual twists and turns. One doesnt' know what it is really about until the end!

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Twist after twist after twist

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

The story is full of action, with many twists and turns that never seem to end. I couldn't put it down.

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A poignant wise tear-jerker with a twist

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

This book evoked a great range of emotions in me. It is a fictional, complex, fascinating story of loss conflict, violence, friendship,love and redemption. It contains an unfolding series of poignant letters which are beautifully written and full of wisdom.

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Inside Story of Mob Life - Part 2

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

Historical Fiction. This sequel is every bit as good as the first book in the Nathan Heller series. It continues the story of this fictional detective's inside story of mob life in Chicago in the early and mid 20th century.

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Inside account of historical Chicago mob life

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

I loved this book. It is set in Chicago during the years of the mob and corruption. It is a work of historical fiction, where the main character, is an ex-policeman, self employed detective as adventures that highlight mob life and Chicago politics of the early and mid 20th century. It proposes alternative theories to explain real circumstances. Great fun!
I'm looking forward to the rest of this brilliant series.

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle Audiobook By Haruki Murakami cover art

A fantastical monologue on a mundane lived life

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-01-12

This is an "off beat commentary" of a young japanese man who has a rich inner life. It is fantastical but it captures the mundane thoughts we all have much of the time. It is brilliant in presenting metaphors in different forms and in weaving the occult with the real. I read the entire first section and part of the second before becoming tired of the story. There is really no story - just the ongoing commentary of the lived life of the main character. I will pick the book up later, to read more, as the mood strikes.

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