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Kingsolver, Barbara
Animal Dreams
Cosima goes back to her hometown of Grace, Arizona, to see how her elderly doctor father is doing. Except it seems to be a very dusty town, if you know what I mean. Very enjoyable.
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11/2011
Demon Copperhead
Growing up poor and an orphan in Tennessee during the Oxycodone era. Really good!!
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I asked Mom one time how to fix the bed so it was covered up like you see them on TV, which she thought was dead hilarious.Quote:
Okay yes, there are the Gola Hams of this world, -- What is a Gola Ham?? Quote:
"If you say so," I told her. "But will I always still be in a bottle?"
She laughed. "The world's a bottle, Demon. Gravity and shit. Don't expect miracles."Quote:
I thought a lot about my mom's months- and years- sober chips I used to screw around with like play money instead of the damn gold doubloons they were .Quote:
I saw a hoot owl. It was hiding, all the same colors as tree bark, but outed by a mob of loud crows that had their grudge against it -- I read that as "a mob of loud cows"... Read:
7/2025
High Tide In Tucson
I was surprised I liked this author. Thoughtful essays on child raising, peace, ecology.
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Be careful what you give children, for sooner or later you are sure to get it back.Read:
4/2000
Prodigal Summer
DELETE THIS LINE Why is the next line in bold?
Another great story set in Applachia, three tales interwoven: A woman forest ranger, a widow, and a old farmer.:
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11/2001
The Poisonwood Bible
Missionary family goes to Africa, does not have a swell time. Heart of Darkness? 546 p.
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9/2001
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