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Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny

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Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny

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0062372106

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9780062372109

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B01BITGENS

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352 pp

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3.55

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46,817

date pub

Jun 23, 2015

date pub edition

Jun 23, 2015

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This book started with promise. Ultimately I think it was a worthwhile read, but by the end of it I was over Holly Madison's breathlessly "naive" voic This book started with promise. Ultimately I think it was a worthwhile read, but by the end of it I was over Holly Madison's breathlessly "naive" voice. Something about it just did not ring true...but perhaps that is because of the lack of introspection apparent in the writing. While Holly tries to play herself off as innocent and well-meaning, she just seems mean and petty by the end of it, clearly not willing to own up to her own part of the shit-stirring and what is probably supposed to be sly or down-played references to her own wealth and fame. I don't really buy it. But if you are looking to read about the ins and outs of the playboy mansion and want some dishy celebrity exposse... this is probably right up your alley! ...more

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Jul 25, 2016

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Jul 27, 2016

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The Sympathizer (The Sympathizer, #1)

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The Sympathizer (The Sympathizer, #1)

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Nguyen, Viet Thanh *

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0802123457

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9780802123459

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0802123457

num pages

371 pp

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4.01

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122,748

date pub

Apr 02, 2015

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Apr 07, 2015

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The Dollmaker

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Arnow, Harriette Simpson

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9781439154434

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1439154430

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677 pp

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4.17

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3,718

date pub

1954

date pub edition

Jun 09, 2009

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I had a very difficult time digging into this book, but the last 3/4s were beautiful. Made me wish I'd paid more attention/had more enthusiasm in the I had a very difficult time digging into this book, but the last 3/4s were beautiful. Made me wish I'd paid more attention/had more enthusiasm in the beginning! ...more

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Apr 11, 2016

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Jun 07, 2016

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Water Street

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Wilkinson, Crystal *

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1592640559

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9781592640553

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1592640559

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192 pp

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3.99

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357

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Aug 2002

date pub edition

Mar 01, 2005

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Vibrant stories. I am not always a fan of books with a shattered narrative structure, but this one succeeds at every turn. Wilkinson does a fantastic Vibrant stories. I am not always a fan of books with a shattered narrative structure, but this one succeeds at every turn. Wilkinson does a fantastic job of portraying the lives on a particular street in a small town. Each new character feels complete, unique, and engaging. There is not a chapter that falls flat or feels out of place--which is quite a feat! This book went quick for me. Very enjoyable read. ...more

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Mar 29, 2016

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Apr 03, 2016

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River of Earth

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0813113725

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9780813113722

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0813113725

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256 pp

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4.04

num ratings

1,159

date pub

1940

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Dec 31, 1978

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Mar 25, 2016

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Mar 27, 2016

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Crooked Run: Poems

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Crooked Run: Poems

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Taylor, Henry S.

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0807131245

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9780807131244

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0807131245

num pages

62 pp

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4.11

num ratings

9

date pub

2006

date pub edition

Jan 01, 2006

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Mar 13, 2016

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Mar 22, 2016

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A House Divided

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A House Divided

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353 pp

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3.94

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4,969

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1935

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unknown

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Every book of this trilogy I have enjoyed greatly. However, I can think of no better ending than what Buck imagined. There are many beautiful moments, Every book of this trilogy I have enjoyed greatly. However, I can think of no better ending than what Buck imagined. There are many beautiful moments, but I don't think the writing lends itself to quotations. Each sentence is created by those that come before and dependent on the emotions of history--larger history, personal history, and history of the story. ...more

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Mar 06, 2016

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Mar 22, 2016

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Transgender History (Seal Studies)

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Transgender History

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158005224X

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9781580052245

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158005224X

num pages

208 pp

avg rating

4.21

num ratings

5,052

date pub

May 06, 2008

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May 06, 2008

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An accessible reader on the recent (political, activist) history of Trans people living in the United States.

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Feb 28, 2016

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Storming Heaven

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Storming Heaven

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Giardina, Denise

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080410297X

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9780804102971

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080410297X

num pages

293 pp

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4.11

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2,024

date pub

Aug 17, 1987

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May 12, 1988

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I almost never give five stars, but I want to give this one four and a half. A beautiful, wrenching tale exquisitely wrought. Reading this novel felt I almost never give five stars, but I want to give this one four and a half. A beautiful, wrenching tale exquisitely wrought. Reading this novel felt like the mint salve my granny prepared for sweat bee stings. One of those books that holds a mirror to the history that I understand and helps me to understand there is much more to come to know. ...more

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Feb 21, 2016

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Feb 27, 2016

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MaddAddam (MaddAddam, #3)

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MaddAddam (MaddAddam, #3)

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Atwood, Margaret *

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0385528787

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9780385528788

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0385528787

num pages

394 pp

avg rating

4.02

num ratings

78,379

date pub

Aug 29, 2013

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Sep 03, 2013

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Beautiful ending to the trilogy. While it may not have seemed like a story of hope, it does seem as if goodness triumphs at last.

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Feb 17, 2016

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Feb 21, 2016

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From the Outside Looking In: Experiences in Barefoot Economics

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From the Outside Looking In: Experiences in Barefoot Economics

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Max-Neef, Manfred

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1856491889

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9781856491884

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1856491889

num pages

208 pp

avg rating

4.24

num ratings

25

date pub

1982

date pub edition

Sep 07, 1992

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Enjoyable, easy to read, and very quotable!

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Feb 08, 2016

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Feb 15, 2016

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The Forbidden Game (The Forbidden Game, #1-3)

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The Forbidden Game (The Forbidden Game, #1-3)

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Smith, L.J. *

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1416989404

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9781416989400

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1416989404

num pages

750 pp

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4.19

num ratings

22,358

date pub

Dec 01, 1997

date pub edition

Jun 08, 2010

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Took much too long to read this book! I'm just glad I finally got to the end of it. Took much too long to read this book! I'm just glad I finally got to the end of it. ...more

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Jan 23, 2016

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Feb 07, 2016

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Fledgling

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Butler, Octavia E.

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0446696161

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9780446696166

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0446696161

num pages

310 pp

avg rating

3.82

num ratings

34,711

date pub

Sep 08, 2005

date pub edition

Jan 02, 2007

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I am so devastated to be done with this book! It is the last novel I had left to read by Octavia Butler. I wish there were five more. It is as strong I am so devastated to be done with this book! It is the last novel I had left to read by Octavia Butler. I wish there were five more. It is as strong as anything that she has written. If you like this, you'll love the xenogenesis series. ...more

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Jan 19, 2016

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Bad Feminist

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Gay, Roxane *

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0062282719

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9780062282712

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0062282719

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320 pp

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3.93

num ratings

115,267

date pub

Aug 05, 2014

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Aug 05, 2014

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I think that ultimately what is so disappointing about this book is that while it's clear that Roxanne Gay is extremely well-read in both high and low I think that ultimately what is so disappointing about this book is that while it's clear that Roxanne Gay is extremely well-read in both high and low culture, and while she is certainly very committed to the craft, the essays fall just short of brilliance. At times, I wanted to shout out loud that she continues to reinforce untrue or ridiculous stereotypes about feminism (hence the 'bad,' I suppose). I was struggling to figure out who her target audience is--I am nearly certain it is not me. I like her the best when she is nerding out over stories and cultural touch stones. She is profoundly likeable. But I found much of the cultural criticism to be lacking just a tiny piece of something I cannot name. ...more

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Jan 04, 2016

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Jan 10, 2016

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The Year of the Flood (MaddAddam, #2)

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The Year of the Flood (MaddAddam, #2)

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Atwood, Margaret *

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0385528779

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9780385528771

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0385528779

num pages

431 pp

avg rating

4.06

num ratings

127,391

date pub

Sep 22, 2009

date pub edition

Sep 22, 2009

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Loved this book--I wish I had read "Oryx and Crake" in a time closer to now.

The language was clear but lyrical. The story-telling is reminiscent of O Loved this book--I wish I had read "Oryx and Crake" in a time closer to now.

The language was clear but lyrical. The story-telling is reminiscent of Octavia Butler's "Parable"s. While rough to dig into, it gets goes very fast around the quarter-way mark. Use of character and perspective is masterful. ...more

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Dec 27, 2015

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Jan 03, 2016

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Ulysses

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0394743121

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9780394743127

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0394743121

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657 pp

avg rating

3.75

num ratings

130,641

date pub

Feb 02, 1922

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May 12, 1986

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Took me a damned bit longer than I expected, but so be it for a massive tome such as Ulysses. I'm glad it's over and done with. I did get some chuckle Took me a damned bit longer than I expected, but so be it for a massive tome such as Ulysses. I'm glad it's over and done with. I did get some chuckles and plenty of eye-rolling in the meantime. Irreverent, narcissistic, and not near as miserably difficult as the naysayers like to say. If you're considering it, it's probably worth giving it a try. ...more

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