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The Civil War: A Narrative (Boxed Set)
Shelby Foote
Selected Poems & Letters of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson, Robert N. Linscott, Thomas Wentoworth Higginson

On Writing: 10th Anniversary Edition: A Memoir of the Craft

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - Stephen King Wonderful insight into a great writer and his work. Read it on a road trip to Cape Cod. A book to read if you enjoy his writing.

The Diary of a Young Girl [Anne Frank]

Diary Anne Frank - Anne Frank Immense and at times overwhelming yet it was worth the read. So much more to the family and the history around hem. Understanding why Otto left so much out for privacy and , for the time, inappropriate material; it makes the story clearer. Historically speaking, it is accurate but personally you still cry.

Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life and Times of Janis Joplin

Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life and Times of Janis Joplin - Alice Echols Remarkably brilliant woman. Strong yet in so many ways foolish and naive. She wanted it all and learned the hard way there are sacrificed to obtaining it. I learned a lot about her and through her by reading this.

Insomnia

Insomnia - Stephen King I admit, I have yet to finish it. I read about half before I put it down and donated it to the library. I was disappointed.

Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales

Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales - Stephen King I really enjoyed the variety this series had to offer. I had my personal favorites and would recommend anyone pick up his shorts.

Odd Apocalypse: An Odd Thomas Novel

Odd Apocalypse: An Odd Thomas Novel - Dean Koontz It felt as though you were breathing heavy with him. You wanted to carry the weight for him as you turned the pages, ache and cry for him when time didn't permit and wipe his tears when his ghostly dog was by his side to comfort him.

102 Minutes: The Unforgettable Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers

102 Minutes: The Unforgettable Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers - Jim Dwyer, Kevin Flynn very intense, informative and something I read in 4 days however I need to be in a clear frame of mind to read it again. Such personal stories to swallow...

Bad Monkeys: A Novel (P.S.)

Bad Monkeys - Matt Ruff This book was immensely simple and boring. The plot was was lame and out there but the ending was so left field that it killed it for me. I was disappointed in it.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Deluxe Heirloom Edition (Quirk Classics)

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith, Jane Austen It was recommended to me by a man in a suit in NYC. It brings a humorous side to a classic and I enjoyed it thoroughly. You'll find Jane's story with every page; now you can appreciate zombies and a little extra humor. It made the story more of a page turner.