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The 25th Hour

The 25th Hour

By David Benioff 211 pages Adult

Danny Says

Nothing can be more thrilling than to read a first time novelist who rocks. This story hits every emotion, as it chronicles a convicted drug dealer’s last night on the town with his two best friends before he heads to prison. Plenty of twists ensue, including a biggie that I never saw coming. Fantastic first effort!
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My Custom Van: And 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays that Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face

My Custom Van: And 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays that Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face

By Michael Ian Black 256 pages Adult

Danny Says

I’ve enjoyed Black’s demented sense of humor since his glorious days on the underappreciated show The State. Now I only seem to get to see him whenever he turns up on VH1. Thankfully, this book gives me plenty to enjoy while I await Michael Ian Black’s next great project.
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Chaser

Chaser

By Miasha 224 pages Adult

Danny Says

So maybe I am not a connoisseur or African-American chick lit, and I felt totally uncool when some friends were boasting about their favorite Miasha books (and I had never heard of her). So I grabbed this book and spent an easy afternoon reading away. I know plenty of women who will appreciate this selection.
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True to the Game III

True to the Game III

By Teri Woods 240 pages Adult

Danny Says

While I enjoyed this gritty Philadelphia drug trade story, what drew me to the book was the author’s biography. From secretary to self-published author who created her own press, Teri Woods is an inspiration. I am so happy for her success, as this book is the first in a series.
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Beg, Borrow, Steal: A Writer's Life

Beg, Borrow, Steal: A Writer's Life

By Michael Greenberg 240 pages Adult

Danny Says

Forty-four chapters, all around five pages or less with wry wit – I was in heaven devouring this book. Greenberg is an excellent writer, and I now intend to read a lot more of his books.
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Handbook To A Happier Life

Handbook To A Happier Life

By Jim Donovan 176 pages pages Adult

Danny Says

If you are going to pick up a self-help book, grab this one. The chapters are all about 2-3 pages long and filled with great quotes and anecdotes, which is all I ever look for in a book. Great exercises, as well.
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The Guinea Pig Diaries

The Guinea Pig Diaries

By A. J. Jacobs 256 pages Adult

Danny Says

I do not know A.J. Jacobs, and yet I feel like he and I could hang together, as he has a similarly warped sense of humor. When I was younger I used to go on fake scavenger hunts to pass the time; Jacobs decides to try his hand at a variety of “lifestyle” experiments that lead to lots of laughs. Filled with ideas for the bored and boring.
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Running with the Devil

Running with the Devil

By Kerrie Droban 232 pages Adult

Danny Says

Droban’s True Story of the ATF's Infiltration of the Hells Angels is a page-turner that passes the time like an episode of a TV true crime show. Fascinating look at two worlds I knew very little about, the Hells Angels and the ATF. 
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Parallel Play

Parallel Play

By Tim Page 208 pages Adult

Danny Says

The highly uplifting memoir of a Pulitzer Prize-winning critic who just happened to grow up with Asperger’s Syndrome (and nobody diagnosed it – which could be seen as a curse and a blessing). To me, this is essential reading for all teachers. 
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Do-It-Yourself Brain Surgery And Other Implausibly Titled Books

Do-It-Yourself Brain Surgery And Other Implausibly Titled Books

By Joel Rickett 96 pages Adult

Danny Says

A wonderful coffee table book, this fun read includes the book jackets of some classic titles you may not be familiar with, like How to Avoid Huge Ships and People Who Don’t Know They’re Dead.
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Good Harbor

Good Harbor

By Anita Diamant 256 pages Adult

Danny Says

A quick, uneventful book that I include for two reasons: Diamant’s writing is superb, and I always like to read books about friendship. Any woman who has ever had a best friend will appreciate this lovely story.
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One Year to an Organized Financial Life

One Year to an Organized Financial Life

By Regina Leeds 288 pages Adult

Danny Says

Good riddance to the economic catastrophe known as 2009. It’s a new year, so why not get your finances in order? This is a practical, easy-to-read guide that conveniently maps out a financial strategy week-by-week. Very helpful.
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When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win

When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win

By Carol Leifer 208 pages Adult

Danny Says

I think this may be one of the best book titles I have come across in some time. Leifer’s humorous essays are a joy to read and the perfect antidote if you are having a tough week.
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The Winter Queen

The Winter Queen

By Boris Akunin 264 pages Adult

Danny Says

If you enjoy historical fiction (and I love historical fiction), this is a must-read. I did not realize Akunin is such a popular author in Russia. I grabbed the book when I heard Akunin compared to Caleb Carr, who wrote one of my favorites, The Alienist. This is the first in a series, and I confess that I am hooked.
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He Is . . . I Say: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Neil Diamond

He Is . . . I Say: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Neil Diamond

By David Wild 203 pages Adult

Danny Says

I once saw a great piece on Neil Diamond on CBS Sunday Morning, and I was impressed by how down-to-Earth he seemed to be. Wild’s love letter to his idol further enhances my opinion of Diamond as a superstar who never seems to have received his due from critics (fortunately, his fans adore him, and I am now solidly in his corner). A quick “biography” that is just as entertaining in how it chronicles Wild’s musical life as much as Diamond’s.
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