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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
David Sedaris has mastered his voice and style (some say this is his best book). When I finished reading Me Talk Pretty One Day I found myself wanting a novel from this author. I enjoyed this compilation of short stories and essays. He brings to life his characters. His voice resounds off the page; ...
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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Alan Helms, Young Man from the Provinces, is the first gay morality tale I’ve ever read. Discovering myself in the pages, eloquently moved by the author, who describes his sometimes misspent youth and rise as a “golden boyman”, someone adored by his looks.  Alan Helms is the main character in...
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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I have just finished reading a masterpiece, or very close to one, I’m still bathing in the gloriously mischievous ending as I write this.  It’s also a movie btw. Perfume is the story of a murder most sadistic and magnificent.  At times I felt like I was watching Six Feet Under. At other momen...
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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
J.K. Rowling expands on the world of Harry Potter with tales I someday hope to tell my children at bedtime. This is a small yet powerful book, fables have long been part of our culture. Rowling, now joins the ranks of Beatrix Potter. She states that witches are more proactive then muggles, I’d ag...
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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
The History of Love has a great title, that’s about it.  I ended up skimming the end of the book and yawned. The first 100 pages were exciting, they drew me in, captivated by some moments and the words of the author. The rest, was a slow steady fall down a steep hill into the gray pond of dissati...
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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Turning Tables is quick, fast, and entertaining. The book describes the hidden world of service behind five star restaurants:  Le Cirque, Le Bernadine, Per Se, or the latest haute cuisine zone of indulgence. The forced smile and chef abuse is universal and captured wonderfully and with compassion...
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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Autism is misunderstood. From childhood to adulthood autistic people see the world through a different lens alien to most of us. The curious incident of the dog in the night-time is told from a lost child’s view, trying to absorb the world of confused adults, noise and patterns; while his brain pr...
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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
The Elements of Style has been the only book, I’ve consistently owned and it’s been consistently stolen. I think, I’m reviewing the fourth copy that I’ve bought.  It’s been stolen by roommates, friends and co-workers. Sometimes disappearing to that place where socks go. It’s been stole...
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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Princess Leia sure knows how to put away the booze, pills and boyfriends in Wishful Drinking. Carrie Fisher is absolutely heartwarming, in this self loving and generously short book. She can write! Taking her manic depression with a grain of salt (Xanax). She admits to being the best bipolar actress...
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Alex G. posted an article on Better know a Book! - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I imported this book review from my old blog, Barrel Fever is the first book by David Sedaris. When reading the first stories, I quickly find myself not caring about the characters and their fantasies; then the compilation opens up. The stories are sexually gratuitous (not in a good way) and repetit...
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