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Why is this a pick?: The strange and sordid tales of the slob extraordinaire Ignatius Reilly. He's unbuffered, hyperbolic, and vulgar. He's also one of the most vividly drawn characters you will most likely love to hate. |
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Why is this a pick?: Great quick and easy recipes for any night of the week. |
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Why is this a pick?: A beautifully done fairy tale about a brother and sister and the magic of music. |
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Why is this a pick?: In his unique and self promotional style, Tim Ferriss tackles the world of cooking. While it has its limitations, it is packed with tips, tricks, beautiful photos and random bursts of insight. Everything from the perfect cup of coffee to how to build a raging fire is covered by the frenetic and entertaining author. The book is a fun read and a great launching pad for further investigations. |
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Why is this a pick?: Sherlock and Watson are back in action with a modern twist. |
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Why is this a pick?: Fantasy. By starting with a rural main character we are gradually introduced to the wider world as she is. From deeply practical to what would be considered magical. |
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Why is this a pick?: The way the world looks to 1 of the century's 2 most important voices in psychology. |
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Why is this a pick?: Follow a young Korean princess as she finds her place in a court that is now only in the history books. |
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Why is this a pick?: Electronic book. Amazingly clear setting out of common ways everyone deludes themselves. |
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Why is this a pick?: World changing ideas from a creator of alternate reality games that aim to improve people's lives. |
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Why is this a pick?: A heartwarming and dark humored tale involving three generations of women. |
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Why is this a pick?: A retired Holmes thought he couldn’t be matched in intellect until he meets one Mary Russell. Her intelligence puts her in Sherlock’s tutelage and in the way of his old enemies. |
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Why is this a pick?: Clear, often with humor, takes by a maverick writer. |
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Why is this a pick?: Charles Dickens’ tale wonderfully done by an all star cast. Love, betrayal and hopeless situations that Dickens is loved for. |
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Why is this a pick?: A heartwarming tale of two sisters moving to a new house with a magical neighbor. |
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Why is this a pick?: A touching Vietnamese story involving a 10 year old orphan, beautiful flight attendant and a zookeeper in Saigon, As their stories overlap a view into the world of what constitutes success in relationships as well as a culture becomes clear. |
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Why is this a pick?: A wonderful story and easy game play filled with Disney characters. |
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Why is this a pick?: Timeless, lucid advice on living life. |
