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Fiction
You or someone like you by Chandler Burr
If you are one of those who still believe that a book can change lives, this is the one for you.
Anne Rosenbaum, the English daughter of diplomats, met her husband, Orthodox Jewish from Brooklyn turned Hollywood executive, Howard Rosenbaum, at Columbia University when they were both studying literature.
When one of her husband’s friends asks her to make a reading list for Hollywood executives she finds herself leading an exclusive book club. Slowly coming out of her isolation she guides the members of the club through Donne, Yeats, Auden, and Mamet. After her 17 year old son comes back from a trip to Israel, her husband turns back to the Orthodoxy he had left behind. Anne must then set out to save her marriage and retrieve her husband’s love.
Both a book about books, and about their power to change our lives, this book is a must read if only for the lessons in literature. |
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Relentless: A Novel by Dean Koontz
It strikes us as somewhat ironic that Dean Koontz’s new thriller should be propelled by a bad book review. Bestselling author Cullen 'Cubby' Greenwich is horrified when his otherwise successful book receives a bad review from the most feared and revered critic in town, Shearman Waxx, in one of the foremost newspapers of the country. Successful, happily married and father to a wonderful six year old, Cubby intends to ignore the review. That is until he stumbles unto Waxx at the men’s room of a restaurant and his six year old pees on him. Waxx then promises ‘Cubby’ eternal doom and jumpstarts things by blowing up his house.
This book has an interesting plot and is sure to keep you hooked as long as you keep an open mind.
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Non fiction
History's Greatest Lies: The Startling Truths Behind World Events Our History Books Got Wrong by William weir
Each of this books 25-30 chapters points out a lie that is commonly held as a true historical fact. By revealing hidden motives and eluding personalities who avoided taking responsibility for important events Weir breaks down popular historical myths from whether or not Nero fiddled as Rome burned to why the crowd broke into the Bastille. An interesting read for all of you History fans out there.
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Speeches That Changed the World by Sebag Montefiore, Simon
This book is a collection of 50 of the most influential and decisive speeches drawn from various historical eras, from Martin Luther King’s talk in Washington, DC, to Roosevelt’s response to the bombing of Pearl harbour. Each speech is provided along with a biography of its speaker, an explanation on the importance of the given speech, and a description of its consequences. This is a great anthology of the most important words spoken by mankind.
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Hugo!: The Hugo Chavez Story from Mud Hut to Perpetual Revolution by Bart Jones
Bart Jones worked as an Associated Press correspondent in Venezuela for 8 years, and was witness to Hugo Chavez’s rise to power. An outspoken socialist, revered by some as the successor to Simon Bolivar, “the liberator”, Chavez is known for his hatred of the Bush administration, providing social justice for Venezuela's poor and creating a new political model that has affected the whole of South America.
In this detailed account of this fascinating man’s life Jones paints a portrait of Chavez that is neither evil nor saintly.
A photographic insert completes this carefully researched and documented biography.
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Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Three cups of tea is a true account of one courageous man’s daring ambition to build schools throughout Taliban ruled Pakistan and Afghanistan.
After a failed attempt to climb K2, the world's second tallest mountain, Mortenson finds himself severely ill and is nursed for 7 weeks by the small Pakistani village of Korphe. In return he promises to build them their first school. This is the project that grew into the Central Asia Institue which has, to date, built over 55 schools in rural areas. This co-authored book tells the story of how the institute came to be, and that of the unlikely friends and fierce enemies Greg Mortenson has made on his way. It’s the story of how one man is fighting the war on terror, one school at a time.
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Fashion
Green is the new black by Tamsin Blanchard
This is the book for all of you eco-conscious fashion divas out there. Full of great ideas on how to be a nature lover in full style, this book is the next “it” accessory. Filled with advice from top fashion people, tips on how to save the world while changing your wardrobe, and how to do it yourself guides. A directory of “green” brands and products completes this must-read book
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Toys for Girls by Patrice Farameh
Patrice Farameh is a producer and writer based in LA who specializes in lifestyle segments for TV and print media for Europe and the US. In this book she has put together an extensive shopping list for women with money and taste for luxury. From phones, to clothes, to cars, to appliances, anything a woman might or should desire is within the pages of this book.
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Toys for Boys by Patrice Farameh
In over 400 pages, this beautifully illustrated book has all a man’s heart could desire: aesthetic electronics, amazing engines, tailored accessories. Here are the world’s most luxurious products for men who have money and seek the best there is, or those who simply like to dream.
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Children's books
Kindness Counts (Disney Princess) by Studio Mouse
In these Disney Princess cardboard books your child will learn valuable lessons about kindness as he or she follows the adventures of the Disney Princesses. Ideal for age 2 to 5, these books come with a read along CD.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
Not sure what activity to plan for your kids for a long car ride or those hot sunday afternoons? This do it yourself diary is the perfect activity book. Your kid will draw, write, find space to express themselves, and read the 16 pages of comics included in the book.
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Play, Laugh & Learn All Year Long (Learn-In-A-Flash) by Tish Rabe
We all remember Sesame Street from watching it when we were kids. Now, your children can tag along with Elma, Big Bird, Zoe and other Sesame Street friends on a 365 day learning experience. This book comes with a sing slong cd and 26 memory-game cards that introduce your child to days of the week, seasons, opposites and more!
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Fun Kits - Amazing Magic by Top that
If your child has a thing for pulling tricks this 48 page flipper has a selection of magic tricks that will keep them occupied for hours on end.
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Teen reading
Football the Ultimate Guide by Dorling Kindersley Publishers
This is essential reading for real football fans. Find out everything from how it all began, to the real rules, to the various positions and formations, as well as a look at all the famous clubs around the world. This book is packed with Football facts and trivia, and your child will be sure to impress his friends with all of the stats.
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Pretty little liars: wicked by Sara Shepard
The pretty little liars’ series has us hooked. A stalker known by the name “A” had been exposing our 4 girls’ — Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily — wicked secrets, but now that “A”’s true identity has finally been revealed, they can finally go back to their lives. But once a pretty little liar always a pretty little liar; the girls can’t help but be bad, and in Rosewood, someone’s always watching.
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The Sorceress by Michael Scott
If you’re a fan of Harry Potter then you’ve probably heard of Nicholas Flamel. He and his wife are believed to be immortal because they know how to make the elixir of life. In reality Nicholas Flamel was born in 1330 and he was one of the more famous alchemists of his day. He earned his living as a bookseller which is how he acquired “the Book of Abraham”. It is believed to be the most powerful book in the world. In the wrong hands it could destroy the world. This is exactly what Dr John Dee plans to do with it if he manages to put his hands on it. But not if Sophie and Josh Newman can help it. The sorceress is the third book of a six book series. If you’re looking to fill the post Harry-potter void it’s the book for you.
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Boyology by Keri Smith
This is the essential guide to dating for every teenage girl. From the way boys think, to dating, to kissing, to breakups, this book has everything you need to know on the ever mysterious teenage boy. The author walks us through an entire relationship, providing tips and how-to’s as well as bringing us the real story from real teens.
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Don't judge a girl by her cover by Ally carter
The Ghallager girls third adventure is definitely the best one so far. Enrolled in a top secret boarding school that teaches teenage girls to become spies, Cammie is never too shielded from getting herself into something dangerous. During a visit to her friend Macey’s in Boston, thinking she’s on an exciting end of the summer break, coming to see Macey’s dad accept the nomination for vice president of the U.S.A, she and Macey quickly find themselves in the middle of a kidnapping plot. They are joined by Bex and Liz.
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Book fairs
Festa Literaria Internacional de Parati
1-5 July
This year's festival featured a stunning array of talent from across the globe, including Portugal's Antonio Lobo Antunes, Afghanistan's Atiq Rahimi, Ireland's Anne Enright and China's Xinran and Ma Jian. Notable Brazilians in attendance included novelist and songwriter Chico Buarque and movie director Domingos de Oliveira.
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Oscar Fares, Noces Libanaises
July 22, at 6pm
Antoine - ABC Achrafieh
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Vampire stories are all the craze lately; with the HBO series True blood and the ever so famous Twilight series. We thought we’d take a look at the latest publications “with a bite”.
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Type “Iranian elections 2009” into your Google browser and most of your hits will contain words such as fraud, landslide, protest, etc. How did one of the world’s oldest civilizations, a formerly liberal country, develop into a largely contested political power and a Muslim fundamentalist state? If you wish to read up on the subject dig in to our July selection...
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"One never knew what to expect to see on the streets. I was doing my grocery shopping one afternoon when two militia boys rushed past... One had three revolvers stuffed in his belt and the other had two bullet-belts crisscrossing his chest, and two Kalashnikovs slung over his shoulder. Both were carrying bouquets of red roses. It was Mother's Day."
Brownies and Kalashnikovs: A Saudi Woman's Memoir of American Arabia and Wartime Beirut by Fadia Basrawi
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Carnet de notesThis note book is everything you could ask of it: small enough to fit in your purse and a beautifully illustrated cover. Your secrets will love their new home.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Book 1 of 3, called "The Millenium Trilogy", by Stieg Larsson
I finally managed to get my hands on this year’s most talked about thriller last Thursday. I was travelling to Dubai that evening, visiting a friend and hoping to take advantage of the sales.
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Summer’s a- knocking and whether you’re looking for something to read at the beach, or for outdoor design inspiration we’ve got what it takes to keep you entertained. Check out our summer reads’ selection, ranging from romantic comedies to brain teasers.
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UNITED KINGDOM: Borders UK is to withdraw from five stores, including its branches on Oxford Street and in London Colney. A consultation process has begun with the employees who staff the five shops, but Borders would not say how many jobs would be affected by the closures, or when the shops would be shut.
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My sister's keeper by Jodi Picoult Anna was conceived in vitro to be the genetic match to her older sister Kate who was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia when she was 2 years old.
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For the past decade Walid Raad, Akram Zaatari, and Rabih Mroue, amongst others, have been dealing through their art with such themes as history, memory, violence and the civil war. In more ways than one the Lebanese contemporary art scene identifies largely with such post-war initiatives. Beirut Art Center’s latest exhibition, “The Road to Peace” has us looking into art pieces that were produced during the war. Harvested from private collectors or artists’ studios these pieces, ranging from drawings to sculpture, to collages to full scale Guernica style paintings, some of which were never intended for public viewing, “are a form of expiation, cleansing and apology from the hostility, brutality and cruelty of a mad environment.”
