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The Gone-Away World - Nick Harkaway
The Gone-Away World
Nick Harkaway

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Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things - Jenny Lawson
The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison
Sentimental Education - Gustave Flaubert, Geoffrey Wall, Robert Baldick
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March
13
The Gone-Away World - Nick Harkaway
The Gone-Away World
Nick Harkaway
April 2015
29
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Madame Bovary - Gustave Flaubert, Geoffrey Wall
Madame Bovary Gustave Flaubert, Geoffrey Wall
April 2015
26
finished reading:
The New York Trilogy - Paul Auster
The New York Trilogy Paul Auster
April 2015
22
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The Secret Agent - Joseph Conrad
The Secret Agent Joseph Conrad
April 2015
19
reviewed: A Tale for the Time Being
I can't decide on a star rating for this. I loved Nao's segments so much - they were quirky in the best possible sense of th...
A Tale for the Time Being - Ruth Ozeki
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A Tale for the Time Being - Ruth Ozeki
A Tale for the Time Being Ruth Ozeki
April 2015
18
reviewed: What Alice Forgot
This was alright. I'd read The Husband's Secret, and I thought this one was much better as it's dealing with a slightly smal...
What Alice Forgot - Liane Moriarty
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What Alice Forgot - Liane Moriarty
What Alice Forgot Liane Moriarty
April 2015
15
reviewed: East of Eden
This book is beautiful. It's so simply written and yet it explores the complexity of a million different issues with a deft ...
East of Eden - John Steinbeck
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East of Eden - John Steinbeck
East of Eden John Steinbeck
April 2015
11
reviewed: Disgrace
This book was not for me. The dialogue was wooden, and I felt thoroughly unengaged throughout the whole story. I couldn't ...
Disgrace - J.M. Coetzee
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Disgrace - J.M. Coetzee
Disgrace J.M. Coetzee
April 2015
10
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North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, Patricia Ingham
North and South Elizabeth Gaskell, Patricia Ingham
April 2015
07
reviewed: Fugitive Pieces
I'm hovering between four and five for this. A million stars for the sections narrated by Jakob, but I was less fond of the ...
Fugitive Pieces - Anne Michaels
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Fugitive Pieces - Anne Michaels
Fugitive Pieces Anne Michaels
April 2015
02
reviewed: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
I really didn't hate this novel or anywhere close. However, I had a few problems with it that meant I couldn't rate it any h...
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen - Paul Torday
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen - Paul Torday
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Paul Torday
March 2015
31
finished reading:
The Reformed Vampire Support Group - Catherine Jinks
The Reformed Vampire Support Group Catherine Jinks
March 2015
28
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Lord of Light - Roger Zelazny
Lord of Light Roger Zelazny
March 2015
24
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Second Chance Summer - Morgan Matson
Second Chance Summer Morgan Matson
March 2015
23
reviewed: Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
I'm torn on how to rate this one - I didn't think it was as good as SYBG as the characters were less well-realised, but when ...
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour - Morgan Matson
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Amy & Roger's Epic Detour - Morgan Matson
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour Morgan Matson
March 2015
22
reviewed: Since You've Been Gone
This was exactly my kind of cute. Like, exactly.But, still, "Frank"? REALLY?
Since You've Been Gone - Morgan Matson
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Since You've Been Gone - Morgan Matson
Since You've Been Gone Morgan Matson
March 2015
18
finished reading:
Tampa - Alissa Nutting
Tampa Alissa Nutting
March 2015
15
reviewed: Bright Young Things
What a load of horseshit.
Bright Young Things - Scarlett Thomas
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Bright Young Things - Scarlett Thomas
Bright Young Things Scarlett Thomas
March 2015
11
finished reading:
Dark Places - Gillian Flynn
Dark Places Gillian Flynn
March 2015
10
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About a Boy - Nick Hornby
About a Boy Nick Hornby
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Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West - Cormac McCarthy
Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West Cormac McCarthy
March 2015
7
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The Universe Versus Alex Woods - Gavin Extence
The Universe Versus Alex Woods Gavin Extence
March 2015
3
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Breakfast of Champions - Kurt Vonnegut
Breakfast of Champions Kurt Vonnegut
February 2015
28
reviewed: The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden
What a silly, fun book! Not quite as good as The Hundred Year Old Man... - I can't say I laughed out loud once - but charmi...
The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden - Jonas Jonasson
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The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden - Jonas Jonasson
The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden Jonas Jonasson
February 2015
25
reviewed: I Capture the Castle
A book you appreciate at so many different levels depending on what age you are. I love Cassandra.
I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith
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I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith
I Capture the Castle Dodie Smith
February 2015
20
reviewed: The Spectacular Now
Eh, it was okay.I just didn't care. Sutter was a bit of a jerk, but you could see why, but it never really mattered that you...
The Spectacular Now - Tim Tharp
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The Spectacular Now - Tim Tharp
The Spectacular Now Tim Tharp
February 2015
5
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Gormenghast - Quentin Crisp, Mervyn Peake
Gormenghast Quentin Crisp, Mervyn Peake
February 2015
02
reviewed: Meet Me At The Cupcake Cafe
Oh dear. I really wanted to like this. I've seen Jenny Colgan on the telly a couple of times and she seems so nice, as well ...
Meet Me At The Cupcake Cafe - Jenny Colgan
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Meet Me At The Cupcake Cafe - Jenny Colgan
Meet Me At The Cupcake Cafe Jenny Colgan
February 2015
01
reviewed: The Sky is Everywhere
This was a Very Good Book.For a start, I thought it was a refreshing take on the theme of grief. It had a believability that...
The Sky is Everywhere - Jandy Nelson
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The Sky is Everywhere - Jandy Nelson
The Sky is Everywhere Jandy Nelson
January 2015
30
reviewed: Anne of the Island
This might be the world's most frustrating story ever told.At first it's so enticing. College! Phil Gordon! Intrigue! Romanc...
Anne of the Island - L.M. Montgomery
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Anne of the Island - L.M. Montgomery
Anne of the Island L.M. Montgomery
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