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Happy Traveler reviewed Her Fearful Symmetry 1 month ago.
“ Intriguing. This is not The Time Traveler's Wife, and readers are unlikely to cherish it in same way. But Niffenegger's... ”
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Read the review for Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...And It's All Small Stuff: Simple Things To Keep The Little Things From Taking Over Your Life
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Hi There,Saw your review on Shogun, interesting collection you have got.. How are you finding Tai-pan...I guess next in the line would be Noble house
Hey Beth!Thanks! I'll probably read SOW at some point. What I particularly liked about Wicked was his take on the Oz mythology which somehow rang true. I read the Wizard of Oz and I liked the movie, but I always thought there was a darkness behind all of the technicolor "good" characters (or rather, maybe it was flatness.) Anyway, MacGuire's telling of it seems like a great behind-the-scenes (E! True Hollywood Story style) tale that is a believable take on what really happened. I know for some people it borders on sacrilege, but I was really moved by poignancy of Elphaba's life. I'm also loving the soundtrack from the show! Anyway, thanks again for lending it to me. We'll talk soon! Andrea
Hey! We had a great time seeing you guys too! Water for Elephants is on my list. Glad to hear that it's good. Loved Wicked, so now I have to read Son of a Witch. (How can you resist a title like that?) But that's after I read the other two books you got me. You set me up quite nicely, my dear! :)
That's okay about the Empress books, I'm sure they're at the library. I've been using the library much more in the past year as well -- since I find myself buying more children's books than I used to. ;) I would love to borrow Wicked though. No rush though, because as you see from my list, I have tons of books in my "to read" cue. I'm actually getting ready to add more. That's what I do, browse B&N at the mall looking for books to read.
Thanks for your reply to "Should I read The Last Empress?" I'll also look up Empress Orchid, like you suggested.
Beth, I LOVED Lets not go to the dogs tonight! I think you would really enjoy it. It's an autobiography that's absolutely fascinating and very informative about her life as an English child (I think she was English, can't remember now) in Africa during all of the border changes and unrest of the '70's. I highly recommend it. It was Dave's mom's copy, so I can't send it to you, but if there are any books from my shelf that you want to read, I'd be happy to mail them. We can do a book exchange. Do you still have any of the Empress books? I'll trade ya for something. :)
Are you on right now? I did like the book Empress. I was quite captivated through most of it, but then the end dragged on a bit, but overall it was definitely worth the read.
I LOVE your name Happy Traveler. I've already seen books on your shelf that I want to read. This is so much fun! Andrea
Hey Beth!It's so cool to see you here on Shelfari. It's a great site, and I'm looking forward to getting ideas of good books from your shelves. You'll also find that the site is mildly addictive, but it's about books, so it's healthy. ;) Andrea
