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The Curse of the Pharaohs (Amelia Peabody, Book 2)
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a good historical mystery. I liked the interaction between Peabody and Emerson as they both try to solve the string of murders surr... More
Reviewed by krin5292
This was a good historical mystery. I liked the interaction between Peabody and Emerson as they both try to solve the string of murders surr... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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War for the Oaks
Reviewed by krin5292
This is a beautifully written book that is both poetical and fantastical. liked the mix of music and magic. All the characters are well defi... More
Reviewed by krin5292
This is a beautifully written book that is both poetical and fantastical. liked the mix of music and magic. All the characters are well defi... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Legend of the Last Vikings - Taklamakan
Reviewed by John H.
Here is a review done before joining Listal: EXCELLENT! The book tells a story that captures the reader on several levels. What appears t... More
Reviewed by John H.
Here is a review done before joining Listal: EXCELLENT! The book tells a story that captures the reader on several levels. What appears t... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Legend of the Last Vikings - Taklamakan
Reviewed by John H.
Here is a review which was done prior to joining listal: This is a wonderful blend of fact and fiction, putting flesh on the dry bones of... More
Reviewed by John H.
Here is a review which was done prior to joining listal: This is a wonderful blend of fact and fiction, putting flesh on the dry bones of... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Cannery Row
Reviewed by bean
having read the Red Pony and The Pearl when I was a kid, I hated Steinbeck, but while I was living in Monterey I decided it would be prudent... More
Reviewed by bean
having read the Red Pony and The Pearl when I was a kid, I hated Steinbeck, but while I was living in Monterey I decided it would be prudent... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings
Reviewed by bean
I love this book; humore, philosophy and sci fi (esque) all rolled into one. More
Reviewed by bean
I love this book; humore, philosophy and sci fi (esque) all rolled into one. More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Pretending You Care: The Retail Employee Handbook
Reviewed by tubaphone52
if you work retail you'll never feel more appreciated and understood by anyone, but norman fueti I only wish I had the opportunity to work w... More
Reviewed by tubaphone52
if you work retail you'll never feel more appreciated and understood by anyone, but norman fueti I only wish I had the opportunity to work w... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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The Futurological Congress (From the Memoirs of Ij...
Reviewed by Kenny_Shovel
Synopsis: “Bringing his twin gifts of scientific speculation and scathing satire to bear on that hapless planet, Earth, Lem sends his u... More
Reviewed by Kenny_Shovel
Synopsis: “Bringing his twin gifts of scientific speculation and scathing satire to bear on that hapless planet, Earth, Lem sends his u... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Deep Dream of the Rain Forest
Reviewed by yello42
I read this book many years ago, yet it has stuck in my mind through all these years. The mood of Bosse's writing is fantastic. Very moody... More
Reviewed by yello42
I read this book many years ago, yet it has stuck in my mind through all these years. The mood of Bosse's writing is fantastic. Very moody... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Night Rising: Vampire Babylon Book One
Reviewed by Phoenix Angel
This book lacks a lot. It doesn't have a good plot or hero. In fact, I hate the hero. More
Reviewed by Phoenix Angel
This book lacks a lot. It doesn't have a good plot or hero. In fact, I hate the hero. More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Being Happy!: A Handbook to Greater Confidence and...
Reviewed by Raven
When I think of this book the word crap comes to mind. Ok, to be honest a whole lot of other words come to mind but they aren't exactly peop... More
Reviewed by Raven
When I think of this book the word crap comes to mind. Ok, to be honest a whole lot of other words come to mind but they aren't exactly peop... More
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If I Should Die Before I Wake
Reviewed by Emelia
Absolutely Amazing Book. Full of history, facts, a great plot line. The main Character, Hilary, really comes to an understand of both hersel... More
Reviewed by Emelia
Absolutely Amazing Book. Full of history, facts, a great plot line. The main Character, Hilary, really comes to an understand of both hersel... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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ttyl (Talk to You Later-Internet Girls)
Reviewed by Emelia
This book sucked. This is the worst book I have EVER read. It was so bad, I didn't even finish it, which i usually never do(Leave a book unf... More
Reviewed by Emelia
This book sucked. This is the worst book I have EVER read. It was so bad, I didn't even finish it, which i usually never do(Leave a book unf... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Dawn and the Impossible Three (The Baby-Sitters Cl...
Reviewed by Emelia
This woman wrote so many of these, they all started to blur together. Dawn and the Impossible three isn't the best of the series. She babys... More
Reviewed by Emelia
This woman wrote so many of these, they all started to blur together. Dawn and the Impossible three isn't the best of the series. She babys... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Bridge to Terabithia
Reviewed by Emelia
This is a VERY good book. It deals with life and death, very easily, not cliche at all. Kind of sad. A must read. More
Reviewed by Emelia
This is a VERY good book. It deals with life and death, very easily, not cliche at all. Kind of sad. A must read. More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Last of the Wilds: Age of the Five Trilogy Book 2
Reviewed by Raven
I thought this was better then the first one. I admit it took me longer to get into but I realised that was because of my lack of enthusiasm... More
Reviewed by Raven
I thought this was better then the first one. I admit it took me longer to get into but I realised that was because of my lack of enthusiasm... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Ramona and Her Mother (Ramona Quimby)
Reviewed by Emelia
I used to Love the Ramona Books when I was little. I remember enjoying this one especially. More
Reviewed by Emelia
I used to Love the Ramona Books when I was little. I remember enjoying this one especially. More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Searching for Meaning
Reviewed by kmischutte
Margaret Isherwood earned a degree in philosophy and it shows in her honest and open examination of life's meaning. Unlike most books with ... More
Reviewed by kmischutte
Margaret Isherwood earned a degree in philosophy and it shows in her honest and open examination of life's meaning. Unlike most books with ... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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The Magician's Companion: A Practical and Encyclop...
Reviewed by Gwenny
Very complete guide to magical and religious symbolism. A must for the casual or serious student of the occult! More
Reviewed by Gwenny
Very complete guide to magical and religious symbolism. A must for the casual or serious student of the occult! More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Power of Three (Charmed)
Reviewed by ?Ayiaki?
i love this book.Charmed rocks. I have about 36 or 38 posters of charmed.I'am a charmed freak... and YES I will admit it. More
Reviewed by ?Ayiaki?
i love this book.Charmed rocks. I have about 36 or 38 posters of charmed.I'am a charmed freak... and YES I will admit it. More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Jesus Conspiracy: Turin Shroud and the Truth A...
Reviewed by Gwenny
A thoroughly enjoyable ramble through history that was written with an eye toward the dramatic. The authors have set out not to disprove th... More
Reviewed by Gwenny
A thoroughly enjoyable ramble through history that was written with an eye toward the dramatic. The authors have set out not to disprove th... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
Reviewed by Claudia
I read it after the movies, a long time ago. But still - It was a pretty fantastic novel, and J.K. Rowling would be pleased with what one bo... More
Reviewed by Claudia
I read it after the movies, a long time ago. But still - It was a pretty fantastic novel, and J.K. Rowling would be pleased with what one bo... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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White Fang (Scholastic Classics)
Reviewed by Devious Phenomenon
this book is amazingly good, it is very in depth and shows white fangs attitudes and thoughts very well, u can actually feel like ur the wol... More
Reviewed by Devious Phenomenon
this book is amazingly good, it is very in depth and shows white fangs attitudes and thoughts very well, u can actually feel like ur the wol... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, Book 1)
Reviewed by krin5292
This book was a good mix of police procedural and science fiction. It had a futuristic setting featuring aliens alongside humans with a nice... More
Reviewed by krin5292
This book was a good mix of police procedural and science fiction. It had a futuristic setting featuring aliens alongside humans with a nice... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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Sir Gregor Macgregor and the Land That Never Was: ...
Reviewed by krin5292
This was an informative account showing how one persuasive man with a well-written, descriptive document exploited people's greed and gullib... More
Reviewed by krin5292
This was an informative account showing how one persuasive man with a well-written, descriptive document exploited people's greed and gullib... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
2 votes
Children of God (Ballantine Reader's Circle)
Reviewed by nataliegoes
As the sequel to The Sparrow, this book is very different from the first one. This one is filled with more political machinations and perso... More
Reviewed by nataliegoes
As the sequel to The Sparrow, this book is very different from the first one. This one is filled with more political machinations and perso... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Robots of Dawn
Reviewed by Gwenny
The third in Asimov's Robot series, Robots of Dawn sees Elijah Baley once more called upon by the Spacers to solve a crime, in the case the ... More
Reviewed by Gwenny
The third in Asimov's Robot series, Robots of Dawn sees Elijah Baley once more called upon by the Spacers to solve a crime, in the case the ... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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Lost Boy Lost Girl
Reviewed by krin5292
This book was a good mix of mystery and horror. I liked how the point of view switched from Mark while he was obsessed with the house and hi... More
Reviewed by krin5292
This book was a good mix of mystery and horror. I liked how the point of view switched from Mark while he was obsessed with the house and hi... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
2 votes
The Dawn Palace: The Story of Medea
Reviewed by nataliegoes
Ms. Hunter takes some of the various myths surround Medea (not Medusa, with the snakes for hair) and weaves an interesting novel. Turns out... More
Reviewed by nataliegoes
Ms. Hunter takes some of the various myths surround Medea (not Medusa, with the snakes for hair) and weaves an interesting novel. Turns out... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
2 votes
Children of the Night
Reviewed by Gwenny
Not your average vampire tale, this fast paced story takes you from the beautiful foothills of Boulder, Colorado to dark Transylvania. Alter... More
Reviewed by Gwenny
Not your average vampire tale, this fast paced story takes you from the beautiful foothills of Boulder, Colorado to dark Transylvania. Alter... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago