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Crossed, by Ally Condie

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Thistle

Crossed is the second book in the Matched series, with which many of you know I have a very complicated relationship. Crossed was easier to read than Matched, because it no longer had that personal connection, but sadly, either from … Continue reading →

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The Map of True Places, by Brunonia Barry (audio)

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Thistle

This story is about Zee, a woman whose mother committed suicide when Zee was a young teenager. Zee’s father acknowledged his sexuality and let his long-time lover move in after his wife’s death; now he is older and has Parkinson’s. … Continue reading →

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Goliath, by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Thistle

Goliath is the third book in the Leviathan trilogy, an alternate history of WWI where countries are divided between Darwinist and Industrial lines. I was a big fan of the first book in the series, but the second book bored … Continue reading →

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Silver Sparrow, by Tayari Jones

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Thistle

Dana and Chaurisse are two girls about the same age who share the same father, but this isn’t a normal half-sister sort of relationship. Chaurisse and her mother believe that they are living a normal, one-family life. Dana and her … Continue reading →

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Leaving the Saints, by Martha Beck (audio)

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Thistle

This book is Martha Beck’s memoir of her childhood and her struggle with faith as an adult. She recounts the sexual abuse she suffered from her father, who is a prominent figure in the LDS (Mormon) church, and how she’s … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort, by JK Rowling

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Thistle

I’m so glad I read this series in French! My French is better than it has been in years and I’m starting to instinctively understand a lot more grammar-wise. It proved to me that I can definitely reacquire a language. … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter et le Prince de Sang-Mêlé, by JK Rowling

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Thistle

Once again, this is just a continuation of my HP-in-French project. This book went much faster. I read it in a few days. That’s probably because this is one of my favorites! I’m hoping to finish the project altogether before … Continue reading →

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Lifetime Running Plan, by Bill Rodgers

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Thistle

This was an interesting nonfiction book about all the various parts of running. Sadly it’s a little out of date (about 15 years old) and Rodgers focuses much more on himself, older runners, and on long-distance running (the three things … Continue reading →

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A Long Way Down, by Nick Hornby (audio)

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Thistle

Four strangers come together on the roof of a building on New Year’s Eve, all intent on jumping off. They end up talking each other out of the suicide, and becoming lifelines to each other over the next few months. … Continue reading →

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Protected: Prophecy of the Sisters, by Michelle Zink

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Thistle

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