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Why is this a pick?: This wonderfully read story follows Harry Potter through his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Read by Jim Dale. |
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Why is this a pick?: This fantastically written autobiography follows Frank William Abagnale, Jr. as he evades the police, eludes the FBI, becomes wanted in several countries, and steals billions of dollars in forged checks. Along the way, he impersonates a doctor, a lawyer, and an airline pilot - all before his 21st birthday. Frank delivers a truly magnificent piece of prose, giving the reader an introspective look at how he became the most successful con in history, as well as how he turned it all around. |
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Why is this a pick?: If you're a fan of True Crime, you might like this stark, grisly novel about the Manson Murders. Vincent Bugliosi describes the facts of the cases in intricate detail, giving the reader a full picture of the crimes. |
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Why is this a pick?: This boxed set contains the best of the Marx Brothers. Duck Soup follows Rufus T. Firefly, new ruler of Freedonia. In Animal Crackers, a painting goes missing during a party for African explorer Captain Spaulding. Monkey Business finds the four brothers portraying stowaways on an ocean liner. Horse Feathers gives a shout out to college football with Groucho playing the president of Huxley College. And the Cocoanuts follows the theft and recovery of jewels at the Hotel de Cocoanut, run by Mr. Hammer. If you enjoy quick wit and irreverent humor, you'll enjoy these five laugh-out-loud hilarious films. |
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Why is this a pick?: Set in late 19th century London, this suspense/thriller follows the rivalry between magicians Robert Angier and Alfred Borden. Both are talented and both are just egotistical enough to want all the glory for themselves. But when Alfred pulls off the ultimate illusion, Robert becomes obsessed with not just duplicating it, but surpassing it. Filled with twists, turns, and flashbacks, this movie will keep you guessing straight through to the shocking conclusion. |
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Why is this a pick?: Actor/Singer Christian Kane has created a perfect blend of country and rock music. The combination gives a unique sound and is a perfect complement to Christian's deep, resonant tones. |
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Why is this a pick?: While on a business trip to Paris, Robert Langdon gets pulled out of bed in the middle of the night to join the police at the Louvre. The curator of the museum has been shot. His body is found in a strange pose and with Robert's name written in blood on the floor next to it. In the following hours, Robert finds himself on a frantic search for clues leading to the resting place of the Holy Grail. Many are the obtacles and few are the people he can trust. Will he be able to decipher the cryptic messages and clues? And will he be able to figure out who is responsible for the death of a respected colleague? |
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Why is this a pick?: Alexandra Moreland has finally begun to pick up the threads of her life. After the disappearance of her son two years earlier, she lost everything: her husband, her reputation, and her peace of mind. Now, she is a suspect in the murder of a woman she barely knew, as well as being accused of identity theft. What could she have done to deserve this? Could it be fate or is someone behind the things that have been happening? |
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Why is this a pick?: Some fantastic songs from artists like Grizzly Bear/Victoria Legrande, Bon Iver/St. Vincent, Thom Yorke, Muse, DeathCab for Cutie and The Killers. |
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Why is this a pick?: If you're a fan of the show Castle, than you'll love the first in the Nikki Heat novels by Nathan Fillion's character, Richard Castle. |
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Why is this a pick?: Since his time spent at The Vatican in Angels and Demons and his adventures in Paris in The Da Vinci Code, Robert Langdon has received no end of attention. However, this time he has been targeted by a criminal intent on having the famous symbologist solve a mystery for him-or else. Robert's quest to save more than one life will take him deep into the world of Masonic lore. But will he figure out the clues in time? |
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Why is this a pick?: In the village of Highbury, Emma Woodhouse's word is law. George Knightley, however, has known Emma her whole life and is quick to point out her bad decisions. So when Emma decides to dedicate herself to matchmaking, Mr. Knightley has his own opinions. However, neither is prepared for what happens when Emma herself is courted. |
