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Disasters: Natural and Man-Made Catastrophes Through the Centuries
Disasters: Natural and Man-Made Catastrophes Through the Centuries
Brenda Z. Guiberson | 2010 | History & Politics, Young Adult (YA)
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9.0 (2 Ratings)
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This is the book I always wanted to write but lack the talent. I am glad [Brenda Z. Guiberson] wrote it so I can share it with my students. I have a fascination with disasters and have since I was young. Unfortunately most of the books about them is not written for a middle school reader. I have had some of the books [Guiberson] used to research on my class shelves for years with few takers. This is just the type of book needed to get them reading non fiction and enjoy it.
  
The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction
The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction
Neil Gaiman | 2016 | Essays
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9.0 (1 Ratings)
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Let me preface this by saying that I might be biased, since I have loved everything Neil Gaiman has written. Still, I'm generally not a big fan of nonfiction, especially essays and speeches, and I have loved this. Part of that is that it is speeches and essays about reading, books, comics, and the people that made some of my favorite books and comics. There is humor, passion, intelligence, and nostalgia in almost every essay.
It took me longer to finish this than it usually would, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
  
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The Legend (Sons of Texas, #3)
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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This is the third book in the series by this author. These books should be red in order, as this is the continuing story. Each one of the books is about a different brother but brought together to make one bigger story. Amazing characters you will just fall in love with. A fantastically written story that will keep you hooked to the last page. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
  
Down to the Bone
Down to the Bone
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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I like this book a lot, you don't see many lesbian-themed YA books out there. I'm 26 but I missed out on youth fiction geared toward me as a youth. I had vampire books, that's about it. :/ anyway, pros: it was well written, truthful, and heartfelt. Cons: I did not like the Main Character's Dialogue. She sounded very juvenile for her age and spoke in a way I'd never heard myself as a 17 year old (half) tortillera. All in all I enjoyed the story, I liked the characters and I liked the ending. :)
  
Not Dead Enough (Roy Grace, #3)
Not Dead Enough (Roy Grace, #3)
Peter James | 2007 | Fiction & Poetry
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9.0 (2 Ratings)
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Addicted
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I’m slowly starting to get addicted to these books, I enjoyed Roy’s trip to Munich, I feel like after this trip he’s finally made up his mind about sandy and Cleo atlast!
Cannot wait to read the one that reveals what’s happened to sandy, the anticipation is killing me ha!

Love this murder mystery how can someone be in the same place twice... Roy and his copper nose will work it out

The characters are building up more and more as the books go one, it’s nice to understand Cleo and Glenn more.
  
Nest of the Monarch (Dark Talents #3)
Nest of the Monarch (Dark Talents #3)
Kay Kenyon | 2019 | Paranormal, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller
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9.5 (2 Ratings)
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I'm sad that this will only be a trilogy, but, it certainly went out with a bang.

Kim is in Berlin under the guise of being an official's wife. Let's just say, that lasts all of 5 seconds. The story is quickly paced, and a tad predictable. There weren't really any loose ends that we're tied up. I definitely plan on buying this series of books so I can read them again.

I wouldn't mind seeing more books about people with talents, perhaps set a little further into the future, or in the past.
  
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David McK (3496 KP) rated Feet of Clay (Discworld, #19; City Watch, #3) in Books

Jan 28, 2019 (Updated Feb 8, 2024)  
Feet of Clay (Discworld, #19; City Watch, #3)
Feet of Clay (Discworld, #19; City Watch, #3)
Terry Pratchett | 1996 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.7 (6 Ratings)
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This, I always felt, was one of the weaker City Watch Discworld books.

I'm not sure why, but this is one that never really springs to mind when asked about those books: IMO, it's not as 'fresh' as "Guards! Guards!|" as entertaining as "Men at Arms" or "Jingo", nor has as much to say as "Night Watch", "Thud!" or "Snuff".

Maybe because it is more or less in the middle of the City Watch series?

Having said that, even a below-par [author:Terry Pratchett|1654] is well above par for may others ...