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Thoughts on: Winter in Wartime by Jan Terlouw
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Book Review: Winter in Wartime by Jan Terlouw

Man of la BookOctober 12, 2011

It is the end of World War II and 14 year old Michiel becomes unwittingly involved with the Dutch Resistance while aiding a wounded British soldier.

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Thoughts on: Pandora’s Grave by Stephen England
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Book Review: Pandora’s Grave by Stephen England

Man of la BookOctober 9, 2011

Members of the CIA’s National Clandestine Service sent to rescue a group of archaeologists from Iraq they come face to face with several surprises

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Thoughts on: A Short History of a Tall Jew by Dennis Danziger
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Book Review: A Short History of a Tall Jew by Dennis Danziger

Man of la BookOctober 6, 2011

The book makes observations about how people treat one another in a civilized society, the challenges of raising kids, what’s important, and more

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Thoughts on: Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman
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Book Review: Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman

Man of la BookOctober 2, 2011

Richard I, “Lionheart”, takes his vows seriously including the one to free Jerusalem from Salah-a-Din. He leaves his kingdom with his armies to the holy land.

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Thoughts on: The Civil War: A Visual History
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Book Review: The Civil War: A Visual History

Man of la BookSeptember 27, 2011

A coffee table book put out by Parragon Books to commemorate the 150thanniversary of the American Civil War, full of photographs, graphics, and visuals

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Thoughts on: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
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Book Review: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Man of la BookSeptember 18, 2011

While the story is also about the coming of age, it is also a touching testament to the early immigrant spirit and the hardships of life

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Book Review: Primacy by J.E. Fishman
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Book Review: Primacy by J.E. Fishman

Man of la BookSeptember 12, 2011

Liane Vinson is a researcher in an animal testing facility, however, one of her favorite primates, a bonobo called Bea, starts to display the ability to speak.

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Thoughts on: Just My Type: by Simon Garfield
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Book Review: Just My Type by Simon Garfield

Man of la BookSeptember 7, 2011

As it turned out there are font aficionados out there, enough to merit heavy discussions on IKEA changing its font and to religiously maintain Internet groups

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Thoughts on: Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
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Thoughts on: Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

Man of la BookSeptember 6, 2011

Odd runs away to his old house, only to encounter Norse gods in the form of a bear (Thor), an eagle (Odin) and a fox (Loki) outsmarted by the frost giants

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Thoughts on: Siberian Prison by E.V. Enzmann
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Book Review: Siberian Prison by E.V. Enzmann

Man of la BookSeptember 4, 2011

Mr. Enzmann’s sarcastic sense of humor shines through the pages. For example, the Austrian army’s generous handing out medals

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