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Backflash (Parker Novels)
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Of all the Parker novels in which he plots to steal $400,000 off of a river boat named "The Spirit of the Hudson," this one is the best. Cho... More
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Of all the Parker novels in which he plots to steal $400,000 off of a river boat named "The Spirit of the Hudson," this one is the best. Cho... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Plunder Squad (Coronet Books)
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Okay, I'll say what we're all thinking; What a shitty book title. Plunder Squad? What the hell was Stark drinking when he came up with that?... More
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Okay, I'll say what we're all thinking; What a shitty book title. Plunder Squad? What the hell was Stark drinking when he came up with that?... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Comeback (Parker 18)
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Most writers start to lose some steam as they get older. I mean look at Stephen King. Has he put out a really good book in the last decade? ... More
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Most writers start to lose some steam as they get older. I mean look at Stephen King. Has he put out a really good book in the last decade? ... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Nobody Runs Forever
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Parker books are always good, but this one is good squared. It starts off bad-ass, then gets more bad-ass. And just when you think it can't ... More
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Parker books are always good, but this one is good squared. It starts off bad-ass, then gets more bad-ass. And just when you think it can't ... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Breaking Dawn
Reviewed by Alyssa
Breaking Dawn is, while a satisfactory conclusion to the story of Bella and Edward, not particularly necessary to the series overall. At... More
Reviewed by Alyssa
Breaking Dawn is, while a satisfactory conclusion to the story of Bella and Edward, not particularly necessary to the series overall. At... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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The Hunter: A Parker Novel (Parker Novels)
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
You know what makes for a great story? Dragons. Well, this book, for some reason, has no dragons in it yet still manages to be an amazing re... More
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
You know what makes for a great story? Dragons. Well, this book, for some reason, has no dragons in it yet still manages to be an amazing re... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Ask The Parrot
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Parrots are awesome. Seriously, any animal that can talk is pretty damn cool. Like Parrots. And Humans. And I think Crickets, who chirp in M... More
Reviewed by Honest Q. Ape
Parrots are awesome. Seriously, any animal that can talk is pretty damn cool. Like Parrots. And Humans. And I think Crickets, who chirp in M... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Xanth 3: Castle Roogna
Reviewed by Honest Ape
So, you know in the movie, "Big", when the young Tom Hanks become an adult? And then he totally has sex with Elizabeth Perkins? Is that pedo... More
Reviewed by Honest Ape
So, you know in the movie, "Big", when the young Tom Hanks become an adult? And then he totally has sex with Elizabeth Perkins? Is that pedo... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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How to Talk to a Widower
Reviewed by nataliegoes
This is my kind of book! A young widower is allowing himself to wallow in his own depression after the love of his life is killed in a plan... More
Reviewed by nataliegoes
This is my kind of book! A young widower is allowing himself to wallow in his own depression after the love of his life is killed in a plan... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Shaman's Crossing (The Soldier Son Trilogy, Book 1...
Reviewed by Crooty
This is the first volume in the Soldier Son trilogy (before Forest Mage and Renegade's Magic). Starting in Widevale, far East on the shor... More
Reviewed by Crooty
This is the first volume in the Soldier Son trilogy (before Forest Mage and Renegade's Magic). Starting in Widevale, far East on the shor... More
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Let The Right One In
Reviewed by Idoru
Oskar is a 12-year-old boy living with his mother. Friendless and bullied, he is a victim - of the bullies, of his parents' failed marriage,... More
Reviewed by Idoru
Oskar is a 12-year-old boy living with his mother. Friendless and bullied, he is a victim - of the bullies, of his parents' failed marriage,... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Robert Mitchum: Baby, I Don't Care
Reviewed by classic movie buff
This is a well researched and entertaining biography of Robert Mitchum - one of the movies most colourful characters. He has worked with man... More
Reviewed by classic movie buff
This is a well researched and entertaining biography of Robert Mitchum - one of the movies most colourful characters. He has worked with man... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Brass Diva: The Life and Legends of Ethel Merman
Reviewed by classic movie buff
"Brass Diva" by Caryl Flinn is the life story of Broadway star and Hollywood actress ETHEL MERMAN and what a great story it is. Her voice wa... More
Reviewed by classic movie buff
"Brass Diva" by Caryl Flinn is the life story of Broadway star and Hollywood actress ETHEL MERMAN and what a great story it is. Her voice wa... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Judy Garland: The Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Legend
Reviewed by classic movie buff
This 438 page glossy coffee table book is one of the best books I have read on Judy Garland for some time and is hard to put down. It is dif... More
Reviewed by classic movie buff
This 438 page glossy coffee table book is one of the best books I have read on Judy Garland for some time and is hard to put down. It is dif... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Promise of the Witch King: Bk. 2 (Forgotten Realms...
Reviewed by HisDemonicLove
I actually liked it a lot for a fantasy book; got loads of good laughs out of it. Plus, I love the character Jarlaxle; he's just too cool. More
Reviewed by HisDemonicLove
I actually liked it a lot for a fantasy book; got loads of good laughs out of it. Plus, I love the character Jarlaxle; he's just too cool. More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Death Note, Volume 13: How to Read
Reviewed by Akari
I found this book very informative.It revealed to me things I didn't know about Death Note.The pilot chapter was just awesome.I recommend th... More
Reviewed by Akari
I found this book very informative.It revealed to me things I didn't know about Death Note.The pilot chapter was just awesome.I recommend th... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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The Peace War
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a thought-provoking look at how technology doesn't always make the world better for everyone. I liked the interactions between Wili... More
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a thought-provoking look at how technology doesn't always make the world better for everyone. I liked the interactions between Wili... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Magic Bites (Kate Daniels)
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a very good paranormal fantasy featuring mercenary Kate Daniels who is not intimidated by anyone - not even the leader of the Shape... More
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a very good paranormal fantasy featuring mercenary Kate Daniels who is not intimidated by anyone - not even the leader of the Shape... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Night Frost: (DI Jack Frost Book 3)
Reviewed by krin5292
I liked this gritty police procedural featuring Detective Inspector Jack Frost and his new partner Frank Gilmore who's often appalled by Fro... More
Reviewed by krin5292
I liked this gritty police procedural featuring Detective Inspector Jack Frost and his new partner Frank Gilmore who's often appalled by Fro... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Such A Long Journey
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a beautifully written book highlighting journeys both physical and emotional. I liked the interactions between Gustad and his frien... More
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a beautifully written book highlighting journeys both physical and emotional. I liked the interactions between Gustad and his frien... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie (Modern Faerie Ta...
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a good mix of the real and fantastical. I liked the way Val finds the strength in herself to help her new friends, both human and o... More
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a good mix of the real and fantastical. I liked the way Val finds the strength in herself to help her new friends, both human and o... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Apocalypso
Reviewed by krin5292
While this rather strange and quirky book made me chuckle at times, I felt that it could have used some trimming here and there. In particul... More
Reviewed by krin5292
While this rather strange and quirky book made me chuckle at times, I felt that it could have used some trimming here and there. In particul... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Curious Pursuits: Occasional Writing
Reviewed by Idoru
Margaret Atwood is one of my favourite authors so a chance to take a look inside her writing process was one that I couldn't pass up. For fa... More
Reviewed by Idoru
Margaret Atwood is one of my favourite authors so a chance to take a look inside her writing process was one that I couldn't pass up. For fa... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Book of Shadows (Sweep, No. 1)
Reviewed by b.c.babi
if you are into magik and that kind of stuff this series is perfect for you...... this series is so awesome it you cant put the book do... More
Reviewed by b.c.babi
if you are into magik and that kind of stuff this series is perfect for you...... this series is so awesome it you cant put the book do... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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Elfquest, Book 1: 001
Reviewed by Elfflame
Before it was Star Trek, and after it was Harry Potter, but for me, Elfquest took up a significant chunk of my heart once I found it. Still... More
Reviewed by Elfflame
Before it was Star Trek, and after it was Harry Potter, but for me, Elfquest took up a significant chunk of my heart once I found it. Still... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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The Elements of Style (4th Edition)
Reviewed by tjeffress
Anyone who has taken more than one English class will recognize many of Strunk and White's style rules. Each rule includes a least one and... More
Reviewed by tjeffress
Anyone who has taken more than one English class will recognize many of Strunk and White's style rules. Each rule includes a least one and... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

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The Veils of Azlaroc
Reviewed by tjeffress
In The Veils of Azlaroc, Saberhagen presents an interesting idea with a flimsy plot wrapped around it as an excuse for writing about his ide... More
Reviewed by tjeffress
In The Veils of Azlaroc, Saberhagen presents an interesting idea with a flimsy plot wrapped around it as an excuse for writing about his ide... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago

2 votes
Suicide Girls
Reviewed by tartan_skirt
Dating from back in 2004 this book features a lot of the older and some now defunct SuicideGirls from the alternative erotica website of the... More
Reviewed by tartan_skirt
Dating from back in 2004 this book features a lot of the older and some now defunct SuicideGirls from the alternative erotica website of the... More
Added 16 years, 10 months ago