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STICK FIGURE: Diary of My Former Self By Lori Gottlieb, 5 stars
This book is the real diary of Lori Gottlieb. She was diagnosed with anorexia in 1978 and her diary tells why she decided to stop eating and how she overcame anorexia. I think this is really great book because its a real tale and its helps you undertsand about the disease. When reading this, its like you are right there with Lori because you know it happened to a real girl and the story is far from fiction.

Patti198@aol.com
CRADLE AND ALL by James Patterson, 5 stars.
This was my first Patterson novel, and I couldn't put it down! I can't wait to read more of his books.

kylebarrya2@yahoo.com     
THE BLUE SWORD by Robin McKinley, 4 stars
This book is about the couageous adventures of an out-of-place girl. Set in a fictional country ruled by ancient chilvalry, the story will truly reel you in and make you ask for more.

adc326@earthlink.net     
WE WERE THE MULVANEY'S by Joyce Carol Oates, 5 stars
Oates is an amazing writer. This one, about a small town rape in 1976, and the aftermath (shunning by society and eventual crumble of family strength which was once so tight, it made you wish you could be in their family too) makes you never want to get to the end-luckily, it's 500 pages, but unfortuantely, a fast read.  Incredible incredible INNNNcredible! You have to read this right now.

BIRD BY BIRD by Anne Lamott
Non-fiction, probably found in the "advice" or "writing" section at the bookstore.  Instructions on writing and life. If you strive to be a writer...if writing drives you, if it is your passion, if you cannot live without it, read this. Lamott is hilarious, and to the point. She doesn't waste any time, she tells you what works, and what doesn't work. It's terrific. If you are in the mood for just good reading, but don't have the energy to plunge into a plot, read this one, or at least part of it.

A HEARTBREAKING WORK OF STAGGERING GENIUS by Dave Eggers
Catcher in the Rye style, with more edge, more insanity. I can't say enough about it. You just have to read it. If you enjoyed Catcher in the Rye, you will love this. If you hated Catcher in the Rye, you will probably still love this. If you haven't read Catcher in the Rye (JD Salinger) you should read that too. This book invades you.  

THE FOUNTAINHEAD by Ayn Rand
Invasion. I could only read this one about 30 minutes at a time, because Rand is THAT good, she makes you FEEL this. More discoveries on every page, you are constantly changing the way you feel about the "hero" and the "villian" although they are so much more than that. You get enraged, you get depressed, you feel elated...all within about an hour. An emotional roller coaster. It's more than a book, it's an experience.

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LOOKING AFTER LILY  by Cindy Bonner,  5 stars
I have read so many books and this is the best by far. It's actually a sequel to the book LILY. It's about an outlaw who has to take care of his jailed brother's pregnant wife, back in texas in the late 1800's. You'll fall in love with Haywood, the outlaw, for he is so lovable.

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ANGUS, THONGS AND FULL-FRONTAL SNOGGING and ON THE BRIGHTSIDE I AM NOW THE GIRLFRIEND OF A SEX-GOD by Louise Rennison, 5 stars
Georgia is my personal hero! Both of these books are fabbity, fab, fab!!

Juju G4040    
A really good book, I've read lately is: HARRY POTTER by J.K. Rowling.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars. Even though, it seems like a kids book, it's a good book to read at ANY age. My Mom even read it and she loved it, too. There are 4 books that are out in the stores now in the Harry Potter series. There will be 7 in all. I think the 5th one is supposed to come out in a few months. If you're looking for a book filled with magical and mystery, then the Harry Potter series is for you! This book is filled with excitement, imagination, humor, and mystery. Read it today! I highly recommend it. :o)

RPSWFAN 77    
THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD by Zora Neil Hurston, 5 Stars
I liked this book because it had a sense of realty to it. Some people in my class thought it could be based on a real story. It had lots of funny language in it

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NO DIRECTION HOME: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BOB DYLAN
by Robert Sheldon, 4 stars.
A comprehensive biography of folk and rock music great Bob Dylan. Provides interesting details and insightful commentary on his personal life, as well as on the development of his music. Recommended for those who are fans of the artist, are interested in the cultural world of the 1960s, or simply enjoy reading about one person's inspirational journey.

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee, 5 stars!!!!!!!
I loved TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee. It was so great and made me cry. Scout rulez.

fenniferjest@hotmail.com
HOTEL NEW HAMPSHIRE by John Irving, 5 stars
I think John Irivng is the greatest author alive! I ljust finished HOTEL NEW HAMPSHIRE and it was so cool and well written and just twisted in a good way.

jay@reallydumb.com
THE STORY OF A BAD BOY by Thomas Aldrich, 4 and a half stars
It hilarious but also intense, yo.

ward@erols.com
DRAWING DOWN THE MOON, 5 stars
I'm totally into Wicca and so I just finished DRAWING DOWN THE MOON. It was kind of hard to follow but a total must for all witch grrls.

simnel@hotmail.com
Um, the one that come to mind is WHO MOVED MY CHEESE by S. Johnson. All about the cheese.