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Recent customer reviews: DVD Title - Wait Until Dark
A blind woman, played by Audrey Hepburn, is terrorized in her home by a group of thugs. A classic thriller!
Wed, 5/14/08 6:52:43 PM
 Book Title - The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Author - Junot Diaz
Oscar Wao is a guy you know (or wished you did not know) from the minute he is introduced. This hilarious and heartwarming book is brillant. Diaz deserves the awards he is getting!
Thu, 5/1/08 10:41:27 AM
 Book Title - bratfest at tiffany's
Author - lisi harrison
Bratfest at Tiffany's, the latest installment in the Clique series (not counting the Summer Collection mini-series), is an entertaining read. I say "entertaining" since there are some major plot points that don't exactly make sense. However, aside from that, Massie, Claire, Kristen, Dylan, and the rest of the "ah-mazing" characters. Lisi Harrison has written another fun book, this time featuring the Tiffany's brand, that you'll peruse again and again. yours, ~chic*couture*chick. Mon, 4/14/08 9:08:26 PM
 Book Title - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian
Author - Sherman Alexie
This hilarious yet smart book tells the story of a teenage boy growing up on "the rez" and the experiences he has when he transfers to a mostly white school. Readers of any age will enjoy this book.
Wed, 4/9/08 4:49:03 PM
 Book Title - Fairest
Author - Gail Carson Levine
Gail C. Levine tells the tale of an ugly girl with a beautiful voice. When her vocal skills drag her into a plot of deceit and lies, she must rely on love and friendship to defeat the evil "gift" that the confused fairy Lucinda has accidentally bestowed on the humans. And in the meanwhile, can she find the truth about her mysterious birth, and maybe find someone who doesn't care about what she looks like? Ms. Levine plunges down with us yet again, to explore the world of magic, good, evil, and love! This book is an amazing example of the skill of Gail Carson Levine, and leaves you hungry for more. If, like me, you absolutely need to read more after you've read Fairest, she's written tons and tons more! An example is the award winning Ella Enchanted, the tale of a spunky girl with a "gift" from, again, the fairy Lucinda! Anyway, read Fairest, and all of Ms. Levine's other books, please!
Tue, 4/8/08 5:02:23 PM
 DVD Title - Thank You for Smoking
Author - Stars Aaron Eckhart, Katie Holmes
This movie actually makes the tobacco industry fun to watch. You might even pick up a trick or two on the art of spin from the "MOD" squad (Merchants of Death.)
Thu, 4/3/08 10:25:17 AM
 Book Title - Poseur
Author - Rachel Maude
Poseur was a great debut novel by new author Rachel Maude. It is centered on the lives of four dynamic characters--four female sophomores who attend Winston Prep High School. They all have their different and important opinions on life, people, clothes, and most significantly: fashion. When the four (very contrasting) girls are forced to design a clothing label, they "clash with a capital C" as Ms. Maude puts it. The question is, how will they work everything out, especially with the girls' various day-to-day problems and stresses? Basically, this is a MUST-read new book for anyone who looovvess fashion and a great book (like I do!!). From the publisher Poppy, who also brings you other well-known teen books, such as the Clique and Gossip Girl series.
Tue, 4/1/08 5:56:47 PM
 Author - James Scurlock; Book Title - Maxed Out: hard times, easy credit, and the era of predatory lenders
Thought-provoking look at American's deepening debt problems. Some of the passages are heart rending, others evoke outrage. Don't miss the chapter on the credit bureaus.
Sun, 3/30/08 2:55:50 PM
 Book Title - Houston, You Have a Problem
Author - Bill Amend
A new collection of the hilarious Foxtrot comic strip.
Sun, 3/30/08 2:27:55 PM
 DVD Title - Wild Hogs
Stars John Travolta and Tim Allen
Funny film about four friends on a motorcycle trip. Each of them is working through a mid-life crisis in his own way, until they all run afoul of a "real" biker gang. William H. Macy steals the show.
Fri, 3/28/08 3:25:01 PM
 Book Title - Eyeing the Flash: the education of a carnival con artist Author - Peter Fenton This highly entertaining autobiography will show you how to avoid being taken by the con games at the carnival. These colorful characters will take you for a ride. More fun than winning the big prize at the fair. Fri, 3/28/08 1:25:44 PM
 Book Title - The Year My Sister Got Lucky
Author - Aimee Friedman
The Year My Sister Got Lucky was filled with romance, comedy, and betrayal. Its a great read!
Sun, 3/9/08 10:19:54 AM
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