May 28, 2004
Shadowmancer by Taylor, G.P.
Filed under: Sci-Fi | Buy on Amazon
Shadowmancer is the latest craze in the publishing world. It's being hailed as 'hotter than Potter' and has a similar rags to riches story: the author, G.P. Taylor, sold his motorcycle to self-publish the book and has now signed a $6 million movie deal.
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May 20, 2004
Nickel and Dimed by Ehrenreich, Barbara
Filed under: Non-Fiction | Buy on Amazon
Nickel and Dimed is classic journalism: an upper-middle class, well-educated, white woman tries to survive in the post-welfare boom economy of 1998-2000 as a low-income worker.
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May 19, 2004
What's So Amazing About Grace by Yancey, Philip
Filed under: Spirituality | Buy on Amazon
When I first read this book I checked it out from the library. Big mistake. I couldn't in good conscience write in a library book, and my bookmark was quickly filled with notes and quotes. I finally just bought the book so I could take notes in the margins and make everything easier.
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May 18, 2004
What's So Amazing About Grace (visual edition) by Yancey, Philip
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This tiny book is overloaded with gripping photos, funky type and arresting illustration. It's a visual translation of Philip Yancey's best-selling book and helps cement the concept with a minimum of words.
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May 14, 2004
New Way To Be Human by Peacock, Charlie
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Have you ever wondered if Christianity is supposed to be more than potlucks and Friday night scavenger hunts? You're not alone.
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