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Old 07-15-2012, 06:28 PM
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I'm about halfway through The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed by Judy Shepard.

Honestly, it's dragging so far. But, I just got to the murder, so we'll see how it goes from here.

ETA: I think this Amazon review sums up how I feel thus far:

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Regrettably, Ms. Shepherd's editor(s) did her no favors, failing to edit out the abundance of cliches and stiff writing.
The book did not live up to its title... the Meaning of Matthew was more like the Meaning of Mom - pre-Matthew, away from Matthew, and post-Matthew.
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Old 07-15-2012, 08:10 PM
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Currently reading The Debt Bomb. Very eye opening. Very depressing
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Old 08-04-2012, 07:09 PM
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Lord of the Flies - William Golding
The Million Dollar Divorce - RM Johnson
The Naked Face - Sidney Sheldon
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Old 08-04-2012, 08:04 PM
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Just finished "Life of Pi" and "Big Girl Small". Both were excellent! I highly recommend both.
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Old 08-05-2012, 03:35 AM
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Bought Fifty Shades of Grey today at Costco. Figured it would be good for a summer read, from what I know of it.
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Old 08-05-2012, 06:02 AM
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Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
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Old 08-05-2012, 12:42 PM
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I'm currently reading The Crown by Joanna Stafford. It started off a little slow, but is getting much better now.
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Old 08-05-2012, 01:47 PM
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I read in spurts. Just had one.

The Book Thief - Markus Zusak - truly amazing, soul gripping book.

Divergent, and then Insurgent - Veronica Roth. Loved both of these.

Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen - Susan Gregg Gilmore. Some poignant moments. Overall, very well done.
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Old 08-05-2012, 01:58 PM
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I recently read "Sorority Sisters' by Claudia Welch. I thought it would be bad and stereotypical, but it was actually really good. Part of it focused on college, but a lot of it focused on the bonds of sisterhood after graduation. Maybe the reason it felt more real was because the author herself is a sorority woman and truly understands what Greek Life is really like.

I've passed my copy onto my mother who's currently loving it (especially since the characters were in college around the same time that she was). I plan on passing it on to other greeks in my family as well.
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Old 10-15-2012, 09:48 PM
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The Cross in the Closet.

I just started reading this tonight. I'm really enjoying it so far. Makes me sad that there are so many un-compassionate Christians out there though....
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Old 10-16-2012, 05:29 AM
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The Warmth of Other Suns

http://isabelwilkerson.com/
I'm reading The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration (2010)by Isabel Wilkerson. It is the story of the migration of African Americans from the south to northern and western cities starting in the World War I era through the mid 1970's. The book traces the lives of three African Americans who migrated during this period, weaving the story lines with the socio-political movements of the time.

Highly Recommend!!!!!
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Old 10-16-2012, 11:01 AM
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^^^^^

got about 1/2 way through wilkerson's book. it was interesting but just didn't read like a novel. i wasn't in the mood to read research.

just finished Freeman by Leonard Pitts, Jr. and am slowly working my way through A Feast for Crows... i don't know what the deal is with this book. I was able to (reasonably) zip through the others but this one is just not moving me.
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Old 10-16-2012, 05:18 PM
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I just finished American Gods by Neil Gaiman (the 10 year anniversary uncut edition). EXCELLENT!
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Old 10-16-2012, 09:00 PM
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Just finished The Lifeboat for my book club.

Another boring one!
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Old 10-16-2012, 10:22 PM
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Gone Girl!

Next on the list is The Casual Vacancy followed by the Divergent series.
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