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The Graveyard Book
3 of 5 stars
Guess I'll have to read The Jungle Book now to see where Mr. Gaiman's inspiration came from. Would have loved this book as a kid. I'm not too into graveyards and ghouls, but this is an interesting take on the lost boy theme.
The Night Following
2 of 5 stars
Started out ok then grabbed my interest. I was actually more interested in the story within a story. It got a little too weird toward the end. Plus, I didn't really get how Ruth came to write the story about the hit and run driver's life. W...
I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away
4 of 5 stars
Bill Bryson pretty much cracks me up. The book is a little dated but still funny as heck. I especially loved the chapter on dangerous bedding and underpants.
The Arrival
4 of 5 stars
Considering there are no words in this book, it took me a surprisingly long time to get through. It is chock-full of interesting, thought-provoking illustrations. Although it is a children's book, I couldn't help feeling that the content of...
The Haunted Playground
3 of 5 stars
Would have loved this one as a kid. What makes this story are the creepy illustrations. Freaked me out. haha

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2011 Reading Challenge
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