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- Witness in Death (66)
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Finished on Apr 17, 2010 
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- The Winter Queen (39)
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By Boris Akunin -
Finished on Feb 26, 2010
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I enjoyed this first book in the Erast Fandorin series. I liked how Fandorin noticed inconsistencies and how he interacted with his boss and with the suspects. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, The Turkish Gambit.
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Apr 12, 2010 |
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- Tales of Known Space
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- Tales of Known Space (9)
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By Larry Niven -
Finished on Feb 22, 2010
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I enjoyed this anthology of Known Space stories. I especially liked the stories "Wait it out," (set on Pluto), "At the Bottom of a Hole," (Muller discovers the truth behind the failure of a human settlement on Mars) and "The Borderland of Sol" (Julius Forward has a very dangerous weapon). I also lik ... (
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Apr 12, 2010 |
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- Bangkok Haunts (22)
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By John Burdett -
Finished on Dec 2, 2009
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I liked this installment in the Bangkok series featuring detective Sonjai Jitpleecheep. I especially liked how Burdett, through Sonjai's narration, brings the reader into different worlds and cultures. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, The Godfather of Kathmandu.
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Dec 28, 2009 |
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- Green Rider (32)
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By Kristen Britain -
Finished on Sep 7, 2009
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I enjoyed this book. I liked how Karigan gradually learned about her role in the fight for the kingdom of Sacordia between Zachary and his brother Amilton. I also liked the interactions between the characters Karigan and the friends she makes. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, F ... (
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Sep 13, 2009 |
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- The Book of Three (43)
- (Prydain Chronicles)
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By Alexander Lloyd -
Finished on Jun 14, 2009
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I enjoyed rereading this childhood favorite featuring the characters Taran, Eilonwy and Fflewddur Fflam. I especially liked how Taran learned that being a hero takes more than swinging a sword and looking handsome. I look forward to rereading the next book in the series, The Black Cauldron.
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Aug 2, 2009 |
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- The Amulet of Samarkand (180)
- (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1)
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By Jonathan Stroud -
Finished on Jan 30, 2009
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I enjoyed this fantasy featuring the djinii Bartimaeus. I liked his footnote asides and his trying to fulfill his missions without getting caught. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, The Golem's Eye.
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Feb 23, 2009 |
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- The King's Buccaneer (66)
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By Raymond E. Feist -
Finished on Jan 20, 2009
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This was a good fantasy in the Riftwar series. I liked how the characters Nicholas, Harry, Brisa and Anthony became more confident and sure of themselves. I also liked how they and their friends faced the many challenges in their path.
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Feb 23, 2009 |
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- The Merchants' War (19)
- Book Four of the Merchant Princes
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By Charles Stross -
Finished on Jan 13, 2009
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This book was a good installment in the Merchant Princes story. I liked the various storyline featuring other characters which intersect at the end. I look forward to finding out what happens next in The Revolution Business.
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Feb 23, 2009 |
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- The Clan Corporate (8)
- (The Merchant Princes, Book 3)
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By Charles Stross -
Finished on Dec 28, 2008
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This book was a good installment in the Merchant Princes saga. I liked how Miriam tried to keep her dignity and sense of self even when things look bleak. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, The Merchants' War.
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Jan 3, 2009 |
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- See Delphi and Die (17)
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By Lindsey Davis -
Finished on Dec 15, 2008
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This was a good mystery with a mix of humor and history as Falco, his wife Helena, and various family members go to Athens, Olympia and Delphi, Greece. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, Saturnalia.
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Jan 3, 2009 |
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- The Hidden Family (24)
- Book Two of Merchant Princes
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By Charles Stross -
Finished on Dec 4, 2008
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This was a good book about alternate worlds. I liked how Miriam learned about the third world and how she brought new inventions there. I looking forward to reading the next book in the series, The Clan Corporate.
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Jan 3, 2009 |
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- A Faint Cold Fear (56)
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By Karin Slaughter -
Finished on Oct 31, 2008
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This book was an intense thriller in the Sara Linton/Grant County series, focusing mostly on Lena Adams and her struggle to identify the killer while dealing with her own personal issues. I liked the character interactions and the plot moved along well.
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Jan 3, 2009 |
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- The Family Trade (25)
- (Merchant Princes)
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By Charles Stross -
Finished on Oct 19, 2008
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I enjoyed this book of parallel worlds as Miriam discovers the truth about her mother and learns about a family she never knew. I liked how she uses her skills as a journalist to uncover secrets and I look forward to reading the next book in the Merchant Princes series, The Hidden Family.
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Dec 10, 2008 |
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- Broken Angels (80)
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By Richard K Morgan -
Finished on Oct 12, 2008
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I enjoyed this cyberpunk adventure featuring Takeshi Kovacs. While it was confusing at times remembering who was who and where they were, I liked the mix of artificial intelligence and human interactions. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, Woken Furies.
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Dec 10, 2008 |
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Witness in Death
This was a good mystery featuring Eve Dallas. I liked the mix of theater and crime and the way Eve figured out who the killer was.