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As you can tell, I love to read! Total books read for the past few years: 2009- 138 2010- 152 2011- 138 2012- 129 Goal for 2013- 150 (already surpassed as of August 2013)

Friday, July 31, 2015

Field Archaeology in Britain

Field Archaeology in Britain
By John Coles

Not what I was expecting. Very interesting.
8/10

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

City of God: Transgression

City of God: Transgression
By Randy Ingermanson
370p
9/10

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Uppity Women of the New World

Uppity Women of the New World
By Vicki Leon
1567314821  295p

Sad how many times the author makes snide remarks about motherhood or having a child being an impediment to these women instead of a blessing and joy. Otherwise, another interesting collection.
8/10

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Friday, July 17, 2015

The Boleyn Reckoning

The Boleyn Reckoning
By Laura Andersen
9780345534132  394p

9/10

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

The Lord of the Rings: The Art of The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Art of The Return of the King
By Gary Russell
0618430296  221p

8/10

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Chop, Chop

Chop, Chop
By L.N. Cronk
9780982002704  196p

10/10

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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Who Betrays Elizabeth Bennet?

Who Betrays Elizabeth Bennet?
By John Sutherland
0192838849  256p

8/10

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Monday, July 13, 2015

To Tame a Dragon

To Tame a Dragon
By Megan Bryce
115p

9/10

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The Gifts of the Jews

The Gifts of the Jews
By Thomas Cahill
0385482485  265p

8/10

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Sunday, July 12, 2015

Written on the City

Written on the City: Graffiti Messages Worldwide
By Alex Albin and Josh Kamler
9781600610776  200p

My favorites:
"You are the machine... and the monkey wrench."
Stump with "Place Tree Here"
8/10

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Saturday, July 11, 2015

Callie

Callie
By Sharon Srock
304p

Felt bad for Sam. Feels like they (one person in particular) kind of ignored all she'd done when they swooped in to fix things.
8/10

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Thursday, July 9, 2015

The Smart Traveler's Passport

The Smart Traveler's Passport
By Erik Torkells and Budget Travel
9781594741777  223p

8/10

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Monday, July 6, 2015

The Boleyn Deceit

The Boleyn Deceit
By Laura Andersen
9780345534118  372p

9/10

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Sunday, July 5, 2015

The Last Lecture

The Last Lecture
By Randy Pausch
9781401323257  206p

Yep, I cried. Knew I would.
10/10

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Uppity Women of Medieval Times

Uppity Women of Medieval Times
By Vicki Leon
1573240397  230p

8/10

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The Law is a Lady

The Law is a Lady
By Nora Roberts
0373510020  219p

8/10

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The Gest of Robyn Hode

The Gest of Robyn Hode: A Critical and Textual Commentary
by Robert B. Waltz
582p

"The destruction of the Rings of Power brings the end of Sauron — but also the devastation of the power that created Rivendell and Lórien, and the passing of the Elves; it hastens the decline of the Ents and the fading of the dwarves."  Hadn't thought of it quite that way before, but yes.
How interesting: Derne means hidden, secret. A little note for fans of J. R. R. Tolkien. Remember the name “Dernhelm,” used by Éowyn in The Lord of the Rings? “Dernhelm” means “hidden helm” or, in effect, “disguised head.” Éowyn gave everything away — if you know your Middle English.
8/10

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Saturday, July 4, 2015

No Name

No Name
By Wilkie Collins
593p

9/10

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Hollywood Nation

Hollywood Nation
By James Hirsen
1400081939  253p

8/10

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Friday, July 3, 2015

Trust No One

Trust No One: The Official Third Season Guide to the X-Files
By Brian Lowry
0061053538  262p

8/10

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