Monthly Archives: February 2006

Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 1

February 28, 2006 – 6:34 am

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In Gifted, Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of “astonishing” the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the “mutant cure” reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally – and some unexpected adversaries – tipping the scales! In Dangerous, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected – and no, it’s not Magneto. Things heat up in a way none of the X-Men ever dreamed, but will teamwork save the day when they can’t even depend on themselves? Collects Astonishing X-Men #1-12.

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Under the Boardwalk

February 27, 2006 – 5:47 pm

under the.jpg“Under the Boardwalk” by Carly Phillips is a lay-back, relaxing read. You WILL NOT lose your sleep over this and it won’t put you on the edge of your seat, but none the less, it’s a light, enjoyable, beach read that is witty and will make you see how “normal” your family is.

Book Description

New York Times bestseller Carly Phillips returns with a delightfully saucy new novel about twin sisters-and the delicious trouble that ensues when one is mistaken for the other. Ariana Costas has always been the outsider in her huge, crazy Greek family. She also has a twin sister, Zoe, whose personality is very different from her own. While Ariana has always been known as the good girl, Zoe has relished her role as the troublemaker. Now, perhaps due to one of her shady schemes, Read More »

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The Trouble With Catherine

February 24, 2006 – 5:54 pm

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…readers will relish Catherine’s rough and ready banter and her no-nonsense attitude…Library Journal

Funny, the “negative” quality that bothered other readers is the very thing that drew me in to The Trouble With Catherine. Does that make me a sourpuss? I don’t think so. What Hruby recognizes is that the most interesting characters in fiction and life are the ones whose flaws are apparent rather than hidden beneath layers of mannered insincerity. It takes a certain amount of bravery to walk out on that ledge, risking the scorn of people who prefer the pretty surfaces of things. I’m looking forward to Hruby’s next effort. Read More »

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Keeping Faith

February 23, 2006 – 8:26 am

keeping.jpgYet again, Jodi Picoult has produced a novel that keeps your eyes glued to the book until it is finished. She is so adept at interweaving these characters in an intriguing love story that questions the tenements that most people take forgranted. My heart went out to Faith and all she was exposed to. I could visualize the hoards of people on her doorstep, all wishing for a part of the miracle child. Ian Fletcher is one of the most interesting characters I have encountered in my readings. He represents a philosophy that is probably a small part of everyone’s psyche. In typical Jodi Picoult fashion, she forces you as the reader to draw your own conclusions about Faith and in turn, learn some things about yourself. Read More »

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Freakonomics A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

February 22, 2006 – 7:43 am

Freakonomics.jpgWhich is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What kind of impact did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime?

These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much heralded scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life — from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing — and whose conclusions regularly turn the conventional wisdom on its head. He usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question. Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained in this book: freakonomics. Read More »

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