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Existentialism Is A Humanism, by Jean-Paul Sartre
Considered by many to be the definining text of the existential movement, Jean-Paul Sartre’s Existentialism Is A Humanism was originally delivered as a lecture, defending his theory against misguided criticisms. To this extent, it is a short but powerful book that can be read in an hour, but take a lifetime to fully understand.
The Eye of the World, by Robert Jordon
There is almost certainly nothing in this book that hasn’t been done before and been done better. Jordon has written a great book and a wonderful series, but he certainly does not come to dominate the world Tolkien created, as his reviewers claim.
Interpreter of Maladies, by Jhumpa Lahiri
This stunning debut by Lahiri confirmed her place as a master storyteller of Indians in the subcontinent and the immigrant Indian community in America. Herself an Indian American, Lahiri manages to jump from the heartbreaking story of When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine to A Real Durwan. These contrasting stories gives us a unique prespective into the lives of expatriate Indians and to a certain extent also gives social commentary of the lives of the lower caste’s of Indian society.
Bleeding Violet, by Dia Reeves
The tagline “Crazy never looked so beautiful” summarises Hanna’s personality completely. A recluse with a list of emotional disorders long enough to scare anyone, Hanna eventually runs away to find the mother she never knew. On arrival in Portero, where her mother is living, her challenge is to fit in in the town, or leave after two weeks. Thus begins Hanna’s journey into the paranormal and mysterious world of Portero.
Cheating Death by Sanjay Gupta
Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and medical correnspondent for CNN relates his stories of patients who have survived through almost “miraculous” circumstances. Stories of the recovery of comatose patients and vulnerable heart failure in a baby present a case to make us rethink the blurring lines between life and death.
The Suicide Run, by William Styron
Clearly drawing on skills he so wonderfully displayed in both Sophie’s Choice and Darkness Visible, Styron transports the reader into a mindset he knows very well already; creating a fascinating psychological insight from the same conflicts many modern writers use to simply excite their readers into turning pages.
Terror by Night, by Terry Caffey with James H. Pence
The true story of the brutal texas murder that destroyed a family, restored one man’s faith, and shocked a nation.
Life’s Captivity, by Sharon A. Gricol
Sharon Gricol’s novel illustrates the strengths and flaws in the human character. Infallible yet searching for the truth, the story charts the character’s search for happiness, salvation and love.
Blind Sight, by James H. Pence
Blind Sight is about a man who finds his way back to God after being dragged out of hermitic life. He lived in blame for the death of his family until mysterious communications regarding two young children finds him as the caretaker of Michelle and Micah.
How To Be Famous, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt
This book was surprisingly quite good and provided an easy read with a glimmer of humour. These two are actually quite interesting as well as being rather attractive.. annoying hey. I would read this book again as it really gives you an idea of what celebrity life can be like, including lows and highs.
Ciao Italia: Five Finger Ingredients, by Mary Ann
If you are a lover of Italian food this is the perfect book with so many mouth watering recipes. You can chose from simple to more complex, depending on how much time you have and what takes your fancy
Rock N’ Roll Confessions, by Helena Danyluk
An intensely hot and erotic glimpse into a rockstar’s life and the women who love them.
A Good Talk, by Daniel Menaker
In a time when conversation remains deeply important– for building relationships, for relaxing, even for figuring out who we are– and also increasingly imperiled (with Blackberries and texting increasingly in vogue), A GOOD TALK is a refreshing celebration of the subtle adventures of a good conversation.
The Sugarless Plum, by Zippora Karz
Karz’s memoir is a powerful story about a dancer who suffers from diabetes and with great passion and courage and thrives to demonstrate her talent.
The writing is very descriptive as she speaks out, explaining exactly how her emotions took over during her dancing. How she felt physically and mentally, including great detail on how she would keep pushing herself even when she felt faint or dizzy.
The Mudhogs by Dalton James
Three little pigs form a club to celebrate mud, but what to do when the mud runs dry…?
Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio, by Tim Roland
What made it possible for Diamond Rio to weather the storms inherent in the fickle world of fame and fortune and go more than two decades without a single lineup change? Any reader in search of transparency and a behind-the-scenes look into the life of the band as a unit as well as the individual lives of the players and singers will be well satisfied..
Cost of Dreams by Gary Stelzer
a tale about the extraordinary fate and survival of a young woman fleeing the cataclysm of civil war in Central America, and about the strangers who risk everything to rescue and mend her.
One Scream Away by Kate Brady
Can two people who lost love earlier in their lives learn to love each other, can Beth keep her daughter out of Bankes’ hands, and can Neil save the woman he loves from her worst nightmare?
Nine Dragons (Audio) by Michael Connelly
The world Bosch steps into next is unknown territory. He brings in a detective from the Asian Gang Unit for help with translation–not just of languages but also of the cultural norms and expectations that guided Li’s life. He uncovers a link to a Hong Kong triad, a lethal and far-reaching crime ring that follows many immigrants to their new lives in the U.S…
Strictly Sundays by Joe Fitzpatrick
Joe Fitzpatrick has been working wonders in the kitchen and on the grill for decades – now you can too. Serve real food that fills the belly, satisfies the soul and wins the day. Any day. Not just Sunday.
Lucifer Rising by Barbara Fifield
When ace reporter Elsa Eldridge is assigned to profile a local religious cult leader named Tyrell, she doesn’t expect to fall under his spell. But Tyrell’s charismatic personality, muscled body and piercing gaze make him hard to resist, and soon Elsa is enamored. But all isn’t what it seems. And what Elsa doesn’t know could make her regret the day she ever laid eyes on this spiritual seducer…
Sense And Sensibility And Sea Monsters
From the publisher of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies comes a new tale of romance, heartbreak, and tentacled mayhem.
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters expands the original text of the beloved Jane Austen novel with all-new scenes of giant lobsters, rampaging octopi, two-headed sea serpents, and other biological monstrosities.
Night Watch, by Terry Pratchett
Pratchett’s characters are always superb, but Night Watch stands apart from the others as a masterpiece of interplay and storytelling…seeing the characters in their young forms adds another level of humour to what is already a melting pot of conviviality.
The Friends We Keep by Sarah Zacharias Davis
During a particularly painful time in her life, Sarah Zacharias Davis learned how delightful–and wounding–women can be in friendship. She saw how some friendships end badly, others die slow deaths, and how a chance acquaintance can become that enduring friend you need.
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