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Ptolemy\'s Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3)'; row_arr[1]=' Jonathan Stroud'; row_arr[2]='
Exciting conclusion to this complex trilogy. Best book in the series. good action and interesting plot.'; table_arr[1] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator '; row_arr[1]=' Roald Dahl'; row_arr[2]='
This sequel to the more famous Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a bit odd. There is some political satire and some fantastic adventures, but the overall story is thin and the characters fall flat.'; table_arr[2] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'; row_arr[1]=' Roald Dahl'; row_arr[2]='
I was motivated to read this classic children\'s story by the recent movie remake. After having seen both movies the book felt a bit anti-climatic. '; table_arr[3] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Mission to America'; row_arr[1]=' Walter Kirn'; row_arr[2]='
A satire of both the odd religious groups that seem to be found in America and the popular culture they are attempting to convert. Funny in parts but a bit over-the-top as well.'; table_arr[4] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

A Venture into Murder'; row_arr[1]=' Henry Kisor'; row_arr[2]='
Steve \"born Lakota, raised white\" Martinez returns in this mystery/police procedural. Kisor\'s protagonist is prone to ruminations on everything from life in the Upper Peninsula to the drug war and local politics, but in the end Kisor provides an interesting mystery and even some fast paced action.'; table_arr[5] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Drift House'; row_arr[1]=' Dale Peck'; row_arr[2]='
An interesting start to a children\'s adventure series from the literary critic and author Dale Peck. A bit philosophical at times but fun and creative.'; table_arr[6] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe '; row_arr[1]=' C. S. Lewis'; row_arr[2]='
I re-read this classic fairy tale in preparation for the movie. It still holds up.'; table_arr[7] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Post-Rapture Radio'; row_arr[1]=' Russell Rathbun'; row_arr[2]='
A satirical look at modern American Christianity - particularly the emerging church movement. Funny and spiritually challenging at times, but doesn\'t really come together in the end.'; table_arr[8] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Weight : The Myth of Atlas and Heracles'; row_arr[1]=' Jeanette Winterson'; row_arr[2]='
Creative retelling of the story of Atlas and Heracles. Brash and witty but also serious, the story is undermined a bit by the author\'s inclusion of her own story.'; table_arr[9] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Penelopiad : The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus'; row_arr[1]=' Margaret Atwood '; row_arr[2]='
A retelling of the story of the Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope. Insightful and often humorous in parts, but a bit uneven.'; table_arr[10] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

A Short History of Myth'; row_arr[1]=' Karen Armstrong'; row_arr[2]='
Introduction the Myth series by Cannongate. Interesting but a bit too laden with pop psychology.'; table_arr[11] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Vox (The Edge Chronicles, Book 6) '; row_arr[1]=' Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell '; row_arr[2]='
Fast paced plot, interesting characters in a fantastic setting = quality young adult fiction'; table_arr[12] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Dragon Conspiracy'; row_arr[1]=' P. R. Moredun '; row_arr[2]='
An interesting mix of mystery and fantasy in this once self-published novel. Obvious ties to Tolkien and Sherlock Holmes, but I found it entertaining if a little thin in places.'; table_arr[13] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Rumsfeld: A Personal Portrait'; row_arr[1]=' Midge Decter'; row_arr[2]='
A brief and breezy, but informative, look at the life of our current Secretary of Defense.'; table_arr[14] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Anansi Boys'; row_arr[1]=' Neil Gaiman'; row_arr[2]='
Gaiman\'s latest is an offshoot of his classic novel American Gods. This one deals with the interaction between the sons of the Trickster god Anansi. The result is a surreal, witty, and in many ways tender tale'; table_arr[15] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Glass Soup'; row_arr[1]=' Jonathan Carroll'; row_arr[2]='
Typical Carroll here. Romantic relationships, Vienna, and fantastical twists on the meaning of life.'; table_arr[16] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

American Gods'; row_arr[1]=' Neil Gaiman'; row_arr[2]='
A quirky and complex mix of mythology, road trip, and quest fuels this imaginative fantasy.'; table_arr[17] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Clothes They Stood Up In'; row_arr[1]=' Alan Bennett'; row_arr[2]='
Intriguing novella about a couple whose complete home full of possessions are stolen. Interesting concept pulled off with wit and style;a little cliched but still entertaining.'; table_arr[18] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Sphere of Secrets'; row_arr[1]=' Catherine Fisher'; row_arr[2]='
Book Two of The Oracle Prophecies. Adventure, tension, and mystery what\'s not to like? '; table_arr[19] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Oracle Betrayed'; row_arr[1]=' Catherine Fisher'; row_arr[2]='
imaginative and exciting first book in the Oracle Prophesies series. Great young adult fantasy.'; table_arr[20] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Unveiling '; row_arr[1]=' Suzanne M. Wolfe '; row_arr[2]='
Elements of mystery, romance, family, spirituality, and even politics are used to create a poignant story about art and faith.'; table_arr[21] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

This Heavy Silence '; row_arr[1]=' Nicole Mazzarella'; row_arr[2]='
A powerful story about the choices we make and the relationships we build while at the same time a poignant, insightful portrait of the struggles of life in rural America.'; table_arr[22] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

36 Yalta Boulevard'; row_arr[1]=' Olen Steinhauer'; row_arr[2]='
A Cold War espionage mystery about the nature of trust and faith. The latest in Steinhauer\'s Eastern Europe series'; table_arr[23] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Confession'; row_arr[1]=' Olen Steinhauer'; row_arr[2]='
A dark police procedural combined with a look inside the terror and degradation of a Eastern European Soviet Satellite state during the Cold War.'; table_arr[24] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Twins'; row_arr[1]=' Marcy Dermansky'; row_arr[2]='
A tale of twins that is dark and odd but with a happy ending.'; table_arr[25] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

What We Won\'t Do'; row_arr[1]=' Brock Clarke'; row_arr[2]='
Clarke\'s first collection of short stories is dark and odd with a focus on broken down rust belt relationships.'; table_arr[26] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Born Again And Again'; row_arr[1]=' Jon M. Sweeney'; row_arr[2]='
An interesting glimpse into growing up, and then growing away from, a fundamentalist Christian upbringing.'; table_arr[27] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Carrying the Torch'; row_arr[1]=' Brock Clarke'; row_arr[2]='
A collection of dark and melancholy short stories touching on the precarious nature of relationships, finding your place in a constantly changing world, etc.'; table_arr[28] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Living It Up At National Review'; row_arr[1]=' Priscella Buckley'; row_arr[2]='
A light hearted memoir relating Priscella Buckley\'s time at her brother Bill\'s famous magazine. Interspersed with tales of her sporting adventures and vacations.'; table_arr[29] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Hammerjack'; row_arr[1]=' Marc D. Giller'; row_arr[2]='
A cyberpunk action adventure set in a futuristic dystopia. A mix of action and futuristic conjecture and fantasy.'; table_arr[30] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Varieties of Conservatism in America'; row_arr[1]=' Peter Berkowitz (ed.)'; row_arr[2]='
Brief but fascinating and illuminating articles on the various strains of American Conservatism: traditionalist, libertarian, and neoconservative'; table_arr[31] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Why I am a Reagan Conservative'; row_arr[1]=' Michael K. Deaver'; row_arr[2]='
Uneven collection of short essays from GOP politicians, writers, etc. Some concise and passionate others boilerplate.'; table_arr[32] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Curse of the Gloamglozer'; row_arr[1]=' Paul Stewart'; row_arr[2]='
Book 4 of the Edge Chronicles goes back in time to tell the story of Twig\'s father and the creation of the Gloamglozer. Suspenseful story and interesting history of Sanctaphrax.'; table_arr[33] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Cross-Shattered Christ: Meditations On The Seven Last Words '; row_arr[1]=' Stanley Hauerwas'; row_arr[2]='
Sparse and idiosyncratic meditations on the last words of Christ on the cross. Thought provoking at times but also a little hard to pin down.'; table_arr[34] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Midnight Over Sanctaphrax'; row_arr[1]=' Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell '; row_arr[2]='
The third book in this series has some interesting plot points but struck me as a little flat. Still, it is fun light reading for young kids and has great illustrations.'; table_arr[35] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Scheme for Full Employment'; row_arr[1]=' Mangus Mills'; row_arr[2]='
An odd sort of satire on bureaucracy and the politics of work. Sparse and strange but entertaining - like most of Mills work.'; table_arr[36] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Haunting of L. '; row_arr[1]=' Howard Norman'; row_arr[2]='
An odd yet lyrical book. Slow plot somewhat redeemed by elegant prose and interesting characters.'; table_arr[37] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'; row_arr[1]=' J.K. Rowling'; row_arr[2]='
The sixth, and penultimate, book in the Harry Potter series. Lacks action as Rowling fills in the missing pieces heading toward the conclusion, but full of suspense and tension. Better than book five, IMO.'; table_arr[38] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Oracle Night'; row_arr[1]=' Paul Auster'; row_arr[2]='
A weird and tangled story about a writer struggling to see the difference between words and reality. It pulls you along but left me flat at the end.'; table_arr[39] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Dinner with a Perfect Stranger '; row_arr[1]=' David Gregory'; row_arr[2]='
A rather straightforward presentation of the Christian message via a fictional dinner between a decent but overworked man and Jesus.'; table_arr[40] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Bridge of Sighs'; row_arr[1]=' Olen Steinhauer'; row_arr[2]='
A sort of noir detective story set in post WWII Eastern Europe. Dark, gritty, and suspenseful yet psychologically realistic.'; table_arr[41] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Assassination Vacation'; row_arr[1]=' Sarah Vowell'; row_arr[2]='
An interesting rumination on presidential assassinations and the key personalities. Marred by too much personal opinion on current politics'; table_arr[42] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Traveler'; row_arr[1]=' John Twelve Hawks'; row_arr[2]='
An entertaining combination of fantasy adventure and political spy thriller.'; table_arr[43] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Bottomless Well'; row_arr[1]=' Peter W. Huber, Mark P. Mills '; row_arr[2]='
Thought provoking look at why the conventional wisdom on energy issues is so often wrong.'; table_arr[44] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Close Case'; row_arr[1]=' Alafair Burke '; row_arr[2]='
Interesting mix of legal thriller, mystery, and relationships combine in the the third Samantha Kincaid novel by Burke.'; table_arr[45] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Mr. Muo\'s Traveling Couch'; row_arr[1]=' DAI SIJIE'; row_arr[2]='
A surreal tour of China through the eyes of a young Freudian psychoanalyst.'; table_arr[46] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

George Washington: The Founding Father'; row_arr[1]=' Paul Johnson'; row_arr[2]='
An enjoyable and insightful overview - despite its brevity - of the life and time of our first president.'; table_arr[47] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Thomas Jefferson: Author of America'; row_arr[1]=' Christopher Hitchens'; row_arr[2]='
Feisty and thought provoking look at Thomas Jefferson by one of the more entertaining and controversial writers around.'; table_arr[48] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The God Particle'; row_arr[1]=' Richard Cox'; row_arr[2]='
An uneven action thriller that mixes conspiracy theories and science.'; table_arr[49] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Middle of Everything'; row_arr[1]=' Michelle Herman'; row_arr[2]='
A writers emotional look at motherhood and her struggle to deal with some difficult times.'; table_arr[50] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Missing'; row_arr[1]=' Michelle Herman'; row_arr[2]='
A touching and sad look into the mind of an elderly women left to ponder her life after her husband dies.'; table_arr[51] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

A New and Glorious Life'; row_arr[1]=' Michelle Herman'; row_arr[2]='
A collection of three long stories, or novellas, that center on characters struggling with relationships. Highly skilled and engaging writing.'; table_arr[52] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Dog'; row_arr[1]=' Michelle Herman'; row_arr[2]='
A disarmingly charming book about a single college professor whose impulsive dog adoption changes her attitude about life.'; table_arr[53] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Crimson Sword '; row_arr[1]=' Eldon Thompson'; row_arr[2]='
the start to a promising new trilogy by a first time author. Imaginative and detailed if a little slow at times.'; table_arr[54] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

South Park Conservatives'; row_arr[1]=' Brian Anderson'; row_arr[2]='
Lays out the ways an ossified and politically correct media and elite culture has resulted in a growing anti-liberal backlash.'; table_arr[55] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Last Call for Blackford Oakes'; row_arr[1]=' William F. Buckley Jr.'; row_arr[2]='
An interesting thriller with historical characters thrown in; Buckley ends the Blackford Oakes series with a flourish.'; table_arr[56] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Man Who Was Thursday'; row_arr[1]=' G.K. Chesterton'; row_arr[2]='
A spell binding and thought provoking work about faith and doubt.'; table_arr[57] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Our Napoleon in Rags'; row_arr[1]=' Kirby Gann'; row_arr[2]='
An attempt to capture the struggles and burdens of life in urban America. Interesting and experimental but uneven.'; table_arr[58] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Alice\'s Adventures in Wonderland'; row_arr[1]=' Lewis Carroll'; row_arr[2]='
Classic children\'s story.'; table_arr[59] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

On Bullshit'; row_arr[1]=' Harry G. Frankfurt'; row_arr[2]='
Short but entertaining philosophical essay on BS.'; table_arr[60] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Red Badge of Courage'; row_arr[1]=' Stephen Crane'; row_arr[2]='
Classic novel about a young man trying to come to grips with himself in the midst of the Civil War.'; table_arr[61] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Articles of War'; row_arr[1]=' Nick Arvin'; row_arr[2]='
A short but haunting novel about a 18 year-old from Iowa sent to fight in WWII.'; table_arr[62] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Alibi: A Novel'; row_arr[1]=' Joseph Kanon'; row_arr[2]='
A tension filled drama set in post WW II Venice. A dark and gritty tale of murder, mystery, and haunted pasts despite its beautiful setting.'; table_arr[63] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Art of the Start'; row_arr[1]=' Guy Kawasaki'; row_arr[2]='
Basic but insightful guide to starting a business or getting one off the ground.'; table_arr[64] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time'; row_arr[1]=' Mark Haddon'; row_arr[2]='
Both heartbreaking and funny, this novel told from the perspective of a fifteen year-old autistic boy will have you crying one moment and laughing the next. Dark but touching at times.'; table_arr[65] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Improbable'; row_arr[1]=' Adam Fawer'; row_arr[2]='
A wild mix of physics, philosophy, and Texas hold em in an unconventional thriller. Plenty of action to go with the speculation and imagination.'; table_arr[66] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Rosa: A Novel'; row_arr[1]=' Jonathan Rabb'; row_arr[2]='
A fascinating blend of historical fiction, crime story, and espionage thriller set in inter-war Germany'; table_arr[67] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The Human Story'; row_arr[1]=' James C. Davis'; row_arr[2]='
The history of the world in 440 pages! A succinct and spry overview of world history.'; table_arr[68] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Willa Cather'; row_arr[1]=' My Antonia'; row_arr[2]='
An evocative portrait of life on the prairie by a classic American novelist.'; table_arr[69] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Gilead'; row_arr[1]=' Marilynne Robinson'; row_arr[2]='
A beautiful and poetic work. A third generation Iowa preacher attempts to capture his life and wisdom for a son he won\'t see grow up.'; table_arr[70] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

The News from Paraguay'; row_arr[1]=' Lilly Tuck'; row_arr[2]='
A well drawn historical novel that ultimately comes up a little flat; too much description not enough explanation.'; table_arr[71] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

We The Media'; row_arr[1]=' Dan Gillmor'; row_arr[2]='
Written from a journalists perspective. Good overview but a tad dry.'; table_arr[72] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0]='

Blog : Understanding the Information Reformation That\'s Changing Your World'; row_arr[1]=' Hugh Hewitt'; row_arr[2]='
Interesting sales pitch on blogs from a real enthusiast. Maybe a bit over the top in parts.'; table_arr[73] = row_arr; row_arr = new Array();row_arr[0] = '

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