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It's My F---ing BirthdayIt's My F---ing Birthday
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I'm kind of shocked that a seemingly brilliant woman who produced all those hilarious...
Monsoon Diary: A Memoir with RecipesMonsoon Diary: A Memoir with Recipes
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Shoba Narayan's "Monsoon Diary" is about her memories of growing up in...
Confessions of a Master Jewel ThiefConfessions of a Master Jewel Thief
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I read this book as it received a lot of publicity on initial release. I didn't find it to...
The Masters: Golf, Money, and Power in Augusta, GeorgiaThe Masters: Golf, Money, and Power in Augusta, Georgia
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If Sampson's probe is anywhere near the truth, it surely smudges the high place we give to...
Necessary Targets: A Story of Women and WarNecessary Targets: A Story of Women and War
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I was fortunate enough to see this play performed live, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I was already an...


Normal Girl: A NovelNormal Girl: A Novel
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If you think this book sounds juts a bit like a female Bret Easton Ellis writing today,...
The Travel Detective Flight Crew Confidential: People Who Fly for a Living Reveal Insider Secrets and Hidden Values in Cities and Airports Around the WorldThe Travel Detective Flight Crew Confidential: People Who Fly for a Living Reveal Insider Secrets and Hidden Values in Cities and Airports Around the World
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I will call this book TD2, a sequel to the blockbuster, "The Travel...
In A Dark Place: The Story of a True HauntingIn A Dark Place: The Story of a True Haunting
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I found a copy of this book a couple of years ago after watching the documentary version of it,...
Murder Hurts: A Fiddler and Fiora MysteryMurder Hurts: A Fiddler and Fiora Mystery
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A mysterious phone call brings back the nightmares of Fiddler's Uncle Jake's death and...
Quickstyle:: How to Expand, Enhance, and Update Your Wardrobe with AccessoriesQuickstyle:: How to Expand, Enhance, and Update Your Wardrobe with Accessories
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This book really helped me create my own sense of style. I recommend it for anyone who loves...


Old Jews Telling Jokes: 5,000 Years of Funny Bits and Not-So-Kosher LaughsOld Jews Telling Jokes: 5,000 Years of Funny Bits and Not-So-Kosher Laughs
I bought this book because it was advertised on the "Old Jews Telling Jokes" website,...
Jeff Foxworthy's Redneck Dictionary III: Learning to Talk More Gooder FastlyJeff Foxworthy's Redneck Dictionary III: Learning to Talk More Gooder Fastly
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Jeff Foxworthy clearly knows how to talk gooder redneck, especially after two runaway...
Walls Around Us: the Thinking Person's Guide to How a House WorksWalls Around Us: the Thinking Person's Guide to How a House WorksClothing Optional: And Other Ways to Read These StoriesClothing Optional: And Other Ways to Read These Stories
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Humor is never an easy thing to pull off on a consistent basis. Zweibel succeeds most of the...
It Looked Different on the Model: Epic Tales of Impending Shame and InfamyIt Looked Different on the Model: Epic Tales of Impending Shame and Infamy
Everyone?s favorite Idiot Girl, Laurie Notaro, is just trying to find the right fit, whether...

Katz on Dogs: A Commonsense Guide to Training and Living with DogsKatz on Dogs: A Commonsense Guide to Training and Living with Dogs
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In a nation where our love of dogs keeps growing and dog ownership has reached an all-time high,...
The Post Office Lady with the Dragon Tattoo: An EssayThe Post Office Lady with the Dragon Tattoo: An Essay
I had been dreading this day for more than a year.   Everyone?s favorite Idiot Girl,...
Through the Brick Wall how to job hunt in a tight market 1992 paperbackThrough the Brick Wall how to job hunt in a tight market 1992 paperback
303 pages
The Big Skinny: How I Changed My FattitudeThe Big Skinny: How I Changed My Fattitude
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Writer/artist Carol Lay has enjoyed a long and varied career, including stints inking an...
In the Flesh: StoriesIn the Flesh: Stories
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The first word that comes to mind when thinking of In The Flesh is "twisted." These...

The Complete Tightwad GazetteThe Complete Tightwad Gazette
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This book is for all of us who get pleasure from saving money. It is for people who get more of...
The Psycho Ex Game: A NovelThe Psycho Ex Game: A Novel
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I adored this book. Being something of a journaling whore, I found the gradual and eventually...
Walking in Circles Before Lying Down: A NovelWalking in Circles Before Lying Down: A Novel
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I love dogs and I love reading. I thought "surely this will be a great book!" ... I...
Do You Love Me or Am I Just Paranoid?: The Serial Monogamist's Guide to LoveDo You Love Me or Am I Just Paranoid?: The Serial Monogamist's Guide to Love
Wallowing in the murky haze of unhallowed unions everywhere, Do You Love Me or Am I Just...
The Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a RelationshipThe Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a Relationship
?Birds are my passion,? says Joanna Burger, ?but parrots are my weakness.? Fifteen years ago,...

The Underdog: How I Survived the World's Most Outlandish CompetitionsThe Underdog: How I Survived the World's Most Outlandish Competitions
Joshua Davis dreams like most guys. He wants a fun career, exciting adventures, a happy wife...
Jumping ShipJumping ShipPenn & Teller's Cruel Tricks for Dear FriendsPenn & Teller's Cruel Tricks for Dear FriendsUh-ohUh-ohWalking in Circles Before Lying Down: A NovelWalking in Circles Before Lying Down: A Novel
This was an awesome book. I couldn't put it down and at times I would just laugh out loud....

What the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know: A CPA Reveals the Tricks of the Trade...What the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know: A CPA Reveals the Tricks of the Trade...
for any intelligent person it was very shallow. A regurgitation of form numbers that can...
Indochine: An Epic Novel of VietnamIndochine: An Epic Novel of VietnamFinding Mr. Write: A New Slant on Selecting the Perfect MateFinding Mr. Write: A New Slant on Selecting the Perfect Mate
Would you buy a house without seeing the inside? Would you buy a car without checking under the...
Macaroni and Cheese: 52 Recipes, from Simple to SublimeMacaroni and Cheese: 52 Recipes, from Simple to Sublime
Simple and perfect, macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, a classic dish that's...
Spygirl: True Adventures from My Life as a Private EyeSpygirl: True Adventures from My Life as a Private Eye
While her friends are making mad cash and getting massages at their dot-com jobs, Amy Gray quits...

Penn and Teller's Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends / Book and Trick PacketPenn and Teller's Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends / Book and Trick PacketThe Portable Henry RollinsThe Portable Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins is an artist whose legendary, no-holds-barred performances encompasses music,...
From This Moment On: A Guide for Those Recently Diagnosed with CancerFrom This Moment On: A Guide for Those Recently Diagnosed with Cancer
So, it's official. You've been diagnosed with cancer. And from this moment on your life...
Movie Menus: Recipes for Perfect Meals with Your Favorite FilmsMovie Menus: Recipes for Perfect Meals with Your Favorite Films
Best Price: $11.52
Movie Menus pairs classic movies with easy recipes updated from historic cookbooks to help you...
Spooky Little Girl: A NovelSpooky Little Girl: A Novel
I've been a fan of Laurie Notaro since I picked up the original Idiot's Girl book. ...

Hair Rules!: The Ultimate Hair-Care Guide for Women with Kinky, Curly, or Wavy HairHair Rules!: The Ultimate Hair-Care Guide for Women with Kinky, Curly, or Wavy Hair
Kinky, curly, or wavy hair isn?t ?problem? hair?it?s just hair with a different set of rules! ...
How to Eat Like a Republican: Or, Hold the Mayo, Muffy--I'm Feeling Miracle Whipped TonightHow to Eat Like a Republican: Or, Hold the Mayo, Muffy--I'm Feeling Miracle Whipped Tonight
This is part cookbook, part how-to for non-Republicans, part payback ("Thanks, Mom, for all...
Girl [Maladjusted]: True Stories from a Semi-Celebrity ChildhoodGirl [Maladjusted]: True Stories from a Semi-Celebrity Childhood
Molly Jong-Fast grew up in a town house with a pink door and paintings of ladies playing naked...
Jeff Foxworthy's Complete Redneck Dictionary: All the Words You Thought You Knew the Meaning OfJeff Foxworthy's Complete Redneck Dictionary: All the Words You Thought You Knew the Meaning Of
There?s no such thing as too much redneck. And it?s easy to understand why. A veritable gumbo of...
Ditched by Dr. Right: And Other Distress Signals from the Edge of Polite SocietyDitched by Dr. Right: And Other Distress Signals from the Edge of Polite Society
In witty slice-of-life vignettes and laugh-out-loud cultural riffs, Elizabeth Warner shares her...

Confessions of a Master Jewel ThiefConfessions of a Master Jewel Thief
Best Price: $8.39
The extraordinarily captivating memoir of the remarkable jewel thief who robbed the rich and the...
Recipes from America's Small Farms: Fresh Ideas for the Season's BountyRecipes from America's Small Farms: Fresh Ideas for the Season's Bounty
Recipes from America?s Small Farms gathers the most exciting, original, and authentic...
Jeff Foxworthy's Redneck Dictionary II: More Words You Thought You Knew the Meaning Of, (hardcover)Jeff Foxworthy's Redneck Dictionary II: More Words You Thought You Knew the Meaning Of, (hardcover)EmbroideryEmbroideryThe Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair RemovalThe Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal
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Laurie Notaro has an uncanny ability to attract insanity?and leave readers doubled over with...

It's My F---ing BirthdayIt's My F---ing Birthday
SUMMARY: an unnamed, unmarried, thirtysomething female narrator takes the audience, via one...
Things My Girlfriend and I Have Argued About: A NovelThings My Girlfriend and I Have Argued About: A Novel
This book has some great British humor, but the plot let's it down big time. You'd have...
The Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sixten Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and MeThe Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sixten Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and Me
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jon Katz's  Going Home . ?Dogs are...
How to Stay Bitter Through the Happiest Times of Your LifeHow to Stay Bitter Through the Happiest Times of Your Life
?I had a lot of bad dates. But I wrote a lot of good poems.? So maintains Anita Liberty, the...
Insecure at Last: Losing It in Our Security-Obsessed WorldInsecure at Last: Losing It in Our Security-Obsessed World
?Why has all this focus on security made me feel so much more insecure? Nothing is secure. And...

Feng Shui: Arranging Your Home to Change Your LifeFeng Shui: Arranging Your Home to Change Your LifeTravel Detective Flight Crew Confidential: People Who Fly for a Living Reveal Insider Secrets and Hidden Values in Cities and Airports Around the WorldTravel Detective Flight Crew Confidential: People Who Fly for a Living Reveal Insider Secrets and Hidden Values in Cities and Airports Around the World
The author of the New York Times bestseller The Travel Detective brings you insider travel...
The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair RemovalThe Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal
I KNOW I have a sense of humor. How could I possibly miss the humor in this book? I have to say,...
If..., Volume 1: (Questions For The Game of Life)If..., Volume 1: (Questions For The Game of Life)
In an elegant, two-color format, punctuated with intriguing drawings, If . . . poses hundreds of...
Feng Shui: Arranging Your Home to Change Your LifeFeng Shui: Arranging Your Home to Change Your Life
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Emphasizing balance--between yin and yang, as well as comfort and style--in every environment,...

Tim McCarver's Baseball for Brain Surgeons & Other FansTim McCarver's Baseball for Brain Surgeons & Other Fans
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I bought this book based on the other, glowing reviews posted here at amazon.com, and a quick...
The 401(k) MillionaireThe 401(k) Millionaire
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If you are looking at a quick, easy way to learn about 401(k) plans, then pick this up. Knute...
Come Together: A NovelCome Together: A Novel
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The authors have obviously hit the zeigeist. But what a sad zeitgeist it is. The two-writer...
God SpeaksGod Speaks
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Frankly Mr. Young, there IS a God, and I don't think it matters in what method or manner His...
Hot and Sweaty Rex: A Dinosaur Mafia Mystery (Dinosaur Mafia Mysteries)Hot and Sweaty Rex: A Dinosaur Mafia Mystery (Dinosaur Mafia Mysteries)
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In case you haven't heard, Eric Garcia has created his own literary genre--the dinosaur...

Love by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a MarriageLove by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a Marriage
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Dottie and John, as readers of their column in the Wall Street Journal inevitably call them,...
The Truth Is... My Life in Love and MusicThe Truth Is... My Life in Love and Music
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"The Truth Is..." a new autobiography by rock-and-roll singer, Melissa...
It Must Have Been Moonglow: Reflections on the First Years of WidowhoodIt Must Have Been Moonglow: Reflections on the First Years of Widowhood
Best Price: $2.50
One need not lose a spouse or partner to appreciate the feelings and emotions that run rampant...
Ever After: A NovelEver After: A Novel
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Ok, first things first... Edwardo Jackson does a fantastic job telling a story that has long...
Neva Hafta: A Novel (Strivers Row)Neva Hafta: A Novel (Strivers Row)
Best Price: $4.95
Los Angeles-based novelist Edwardo Jackson returns with an entertaining follow-up to his debut...

Fit HappensFit Happens
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After reading a copy of Fit Happens from our local library, I had to purchase a copy for my home...
Shutterbabe:  Adventures in Love and WarShutterbabe: Adventures in Love and War
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As a literary theme, "adventures in love and war" is a timeless subject,...
Noodles: The New WayNoodles: The New Way
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Although I enjoy exotic recipes this cookbook offers very little more than eye candy. The...
On Our Way to Beautiful: A Family MemoirOn Our Way to Beautiful: A Family Memoir
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Among the many churches and juke joints, Yolanda grew up in a deeply religious home amid...
I'm Back for More Cash: A Tony Kornheiser Collection Because You Can't Take Two Hundred NewspapersI'm Back for More Cash: A Tony Kornheiser Collection Because You Can't Take Two Hundred Newspapers
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Tony Kornheiser reissuing his mildly amusing columns in book form for the American public:...

The Wisdom of Big Bird (and the Dark Genius of Oscar the Grouch): Lessons from a Life in FeathersThe Wisdom of Big Bird (and the Dark Genius of Oscar the Grouch): Lessons from a Life in Feathers
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During vacation with our daughter in Connecticut I even felt closer to Home of the Big Bird! The...
The New Work of Dogs: Tending to Life, Love, and FamilyThe New Work of Dogs: Tending to Life, Love, and Family
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Dog lovers who enjoyed A DOG YEAR and RUNNING TO THE MOUNTAIN are forewarned. THE NEW WORK OF...
Feng Shui at Work : Arranging Your Work Space to Achieve Peak Performance and Maximum ProfitFeng Shui at Work : Arranging Your Work Space to Achieve Peak Performance and Maximum Profit
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Kirsten Lagatree's latest book, Feng Shui at Work, is a literary example of the ancient...
Jails, Hospitals & Hip-Hop / Some PeopleJails, Hospitals & Hip-Hop / Some People
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There is a thin line between madman and genius...this is truly the case with Danny Hock. The...
Prenups for Lovers: A Romantic Guide to Prenuptial AgreementsPrenups for Lovers: A Romantic Guide to Prenuptial Agreements
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What a joy. I never expected a book on prenuptial agreements to be so entertaining and...

Cubicles: A Novel (Strivers Row)Cubicles: A Novel (Strivers Row)
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This is a review of the Books On Tape Audio version of Cubicles. The book is narrated by full...
What the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know: A CPA Reveals the Tricks of the TradeWhat the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know: A CPA Reveals the Tricks of the Trade
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Now available in a revised and updated eighth edition, What The IRS Doesn't Want You To...
Adventure Divas: Searching the Globe for Women Who Are Changing the WorldAdventure Divas: Searching the Globe for Women Who Are Changing the World
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The market has become so inundanted with travelogues that it is very difficult to know which one...
The Scoop: How to Change Store-Bought Ice Cream into Fabulous DessertsThe Scoop: How to Change Store-Bought Ice Cream into Fabulous Desserts
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I didn't think I would be interested in a book on store-bought ice cream desserts but with...
Kiss the Hand You Cannot Bite: The Rise and Fall of the CeausescusKiss the Hand You Cannot Bite: The Rise and Fall of the Ceausescus
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25 December 1989 may have been notable as the last Christmas of the 1980's, but the people...

Pass the Butterworms: Remote Journeys Oddly RenderedPass the Butterworms: Remote Journeys Oddly Rendered
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I've been a big fan of Tim Cahill for as long as he has been compiling his articles into...
I Love Everybody (and Other Atrocious Lies): True Tales of a Loudmouth GirlI Love Everybody (and Other Atrocious Lies): True Tales of a Loudmouth Girl
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F-U-N. All that's needed to enjoy this quick, pick-up and put-down-at-will collection of...
Zanesville: A NovelZanesville: A Novel
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As I was reading Kris Saknussemm's debut novel Zanesville, I kept wondering, "In what...
Unusually Stupid Celebrities: A Compendium of All-Star StupidityUnusually Stupid Celebrities: A Compendium of All-Star Stupidity
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My list of the 5 best books on Hollywood and Stars scandals After an extensive research and...
Rose in a Storm (Large Print)Rose in a Storm (Large Print)
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Now after 10 years Jon Katz has written Rose in a Storm, a novel inspired by those real life...

What the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know: A CPA Reveals the Tricks of the Trade...What the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know: A CPA Reveals the Tricks of the Trade...
for any intelligent person it was very shallow. A regurgitation of form numbers that can...
Indochine: An Epic Novel of VietnamIndochine: An Epic Novel of VietnamFinding Mr. Write: A New Slant on Selecting the Perfect MateFinding Mr. Write: A New Slant on Selecting the Perfect Mate
Would you buy a house without seeing the inside? Would you buy a car without checking under the...
Macaroni and Cheese: 52 Recipes, from Simple to SublimeMacaroni and Cheese: 52 Recipes, from Simple to Sublime
Simple and perfect, macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, a classic dish that's...
Spygirl: True Adventures from My Life as a Private EyeSpygirl: True Adventures from My Life as a Private Eye
While her friends are making mad cash and getting massages at their dot-com jobs, Amy Gray quits...

Penn and Teller's Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends / Book and Trick PacketPenn and Teller's Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends / Book and Trick PacketThe Portable Henry RollinsThe Portable Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins is an artist whose legendary, no-holds-barred performances encompasses music,...
From This Moment On: A Guide for Those Recently Diagnosed with CancerFrom This Moment On: A Guide for Those Recently Diagnosed with Cancer
So, it's official. You've been diagnosed with cancer. And from this moment on your life...
Movie Menus: Recipes for Perfect Meals with Your Favorite FilmsMovie Menus: Recipes for Perfect Meals with Your Favorite Films
Best Price: $11.52
Movie Menus pairs classic movies with easy recipes updated from historic cookbooks to help you...
Spooky Little Girl: A NovelSpooky Little Girl: A Novel
I've been a fan of Laurie Notaro since I picked up the original Idiot's Girl book. ...
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