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Book Review: The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini

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Blurb The #1 New York Times bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over. New York Times Readers Pick: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century “A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence—forces that continue to threaten them even today.”—The New York Times Book Review The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and … Continue reading Book Review: The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini

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Book Nook: Stan Lee, The Man Behind Marvel

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Blurb From the mean streets of Depression-era New York City to recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Lee’s life has been almost as remarkable as the thrilling adventures he spun for decades. From millions of comic books fans of the 1960s through billions of moviegoers around the globe, Stan Lee has touched more people than almost any person in the history of popular culture. In Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel, Bob Batchelor offers an eye-opening look at this iconic visionary, a man who created (with talented artists) many of history’s most legendary characters. In this energetic and entertaining biography, … Continue reading Book Nook: Stan Lee, The Man Behind Marvel

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Book Nook: The Rookie Fights Back, by Burgess Leonard

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This book is old enough I could not find a single online Blurb to copy and paste here. In fact, I couldn’t even find another review. Written in 1954 by Burgess Leonard, The Rookie Fights Back was the first book I loved. I remember finding this book at a garage sale when I was a kid. Pretty sure I paid a quarter for it. I quickly read it. This was fifth grade at the latest. I only remember that because I was still in Clay City at the time and we moved to Flora before I started sixth grade. This … Continue reading Book Nook: The Rookie Fights Back, by Burgess Leonard

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Book Nook: The Covenant of Water, by Abraham Verghese

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Blurb: The Covenant of Water is the long-awaited new novel by Abraham Verghese, the author of the major word-of-mouth bestseller Cutting for Stone, which has sold over 1.5 million copies in the United States alone and remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over two years. Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water is set in Kerala, on South India’s Malabar Coast, and follows three generations of a family that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning—and in Kerala, water is everywhere. At the turn of the century, a twelve-year-old girl from Kerala’s long-existing … Continue reading Book Nook: The Covenant of Water, by Abraham Verghese

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Book Nook: The Six Habits of Growth, by Brendon Burchard

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Blurb The world’s leading high-performance coach and multiple New York Times best-selling author Brendon Burchard delivers the six habits of personal growth that will help you create the life of your dreams.  Those six habits are:  Motivation: Discover the three keys to lasting motivation. Learn how to diagnose and combat burnout. Find out the daily habits that increase motivation―and make them part of your morning routine.   Focus: Assess where you stand with respect to the 10 main areas of life―mental health, physical health, family, friends, finances, mission, spirit, adventure, learning, and growth―and commit to the desired improvements. Leverage the habit formation process. Capture daily … Continue reading Book Nook: The Six Habits of Growth, by Brendon Burchard