Eclectic list of page-turners

The list author says:
	"You MUST read this book!! This very well-written, vivid account of Valentino Achak Deng's life as a Sudanese "Lost Boy" gives me renewed appreciation for the situation in the Sudan and for the triumph of the human spirit. I can't stop quoting it and recommending it to people!"

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	"Read this, and then read Tandia. Don't let the boxing storyline scare you off - I've never liked boxing, but I LOVED the realistic characters and depiction of South Africa that this book offered."

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	"Wow - science fiction and historical fiction combined! Loved this book about a Black woman who repeatedly goes back in time to save her White ancestor."

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	"Fantastic book about an incredible woman. And don't miss the movie - it does the book justice!"

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	"I read my first Lisa Scottoline book last spring, and I was hooked. This riveting series depicts the lives of a group of plucky women Philadelphia lawyers, and I recommend all of them!"

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	"This book reminds us to appreciate our good fortune, and have compassion for those who don't share it."

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	"This page-turner reminds us not to ignore world events, for some day they might catch up with us! A vivid, frightening look at a potential future..."

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	"It's long, but not long enough! I didn't want this book to end. Our book club loved it."

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	"Another book club fave. Diamant's writing makes the Bible come alive! If only we knew this much detail for sure..."

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	"This would probably be too depressing a read for book club, but I really appreciated learning more about Cambodian history."

The list author says:
	"Our book group read this many years ago, and loved it. It's a very well-written, detailed, multi-generational approach to Chinese history."

The list author says:
	"Even though I'm not a basketball fan, I was completely inspired by this autobiography by the Rutgers women's basketball coach. She's a truly great lady!!!"

The list author says:
	"Katharine Graham's honest, revealing autobiography touches on many of the major people and events of the 20th century."

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	"Our book club loved this book about Henry VIII's court. It's a page-turner!"

The list author says:
	"Marc Salzman has written on a wide range of topics, and he's done a great job at all of them. His humility shines in this book as he teaches writing to youths in Los Angeles prison."

The list author says:
	"Stark cartoon graphics depict the author's childhood in Iran. Incredibly insightful. Read the sequel too!"

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	"Sometimes the most ordinary lives are the most fascinating...and don't miss the sequel, "She Got Up Off The Couch"!"

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	"A must for every book club!"

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	"Don't let this book's premise put you off: it's a page-turner that touches on the best and worst in the American character."

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	"A fascinating window into how a very special boy thinks."

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	"Amazing historical account of four generations of Louisiana slaves."

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	"Reminds me of Red Tent, giving more detail to a male-centric story. Riveting!"

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	"I'm no Southerner, but I loved this book. These women have a great outlook on life, and remind us all to stop taking everything so seriously."

The list author says:
	"Julia Child had no experience cooking or speaking French when she arrived in Paris as a new bride. She didn't let that stop her, and by the time she left, her enthusiasm and tireless work made her one of the world's top chefs. Very inspirational!"

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	"Book club fave. Wound up being very much like current events."

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	"If she can become an EMT, I can do practically anything! Very inspirational, and funny too!"

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	"Great book about an American's experience in China."

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	"One of the first our group ever read, long ago. Great book."