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japple

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9. Yes! My book group read The Sparrow (second reading). I really liked it and

Sat Sep 7, 2013, 06:30 PM

Sep 2013

was thrilled that there was more. Mary Doria Russell has become one of my favorite writers.

Doc about Doc Holliday, was one of the most enjoyable books I've read in the last couple of years. If you liked the movie, Toombstone, you will love this book. The author did a great job of researching her subject and it is not coincidental that the book/movie jive in so many places. Ms. Russell also liked the movie, Toombstone and Val Kilmer's portrayal of Doc Holliday.

If you haven't read A Thread of Grace by this same author, I recommend it highly. It is one of the better WWII histories of the war in Northern Italy.

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What are you reading the week of September 1, 2013? [View all] DUgosh Aug 2013 OP

Thud-Terry Pratchett BillyRibs Aug 2013 #1

"Children of God" by Mary Doria Russell, sequel to "The Sparrow." CrispyQ Aug 2013 #2

Yes! My book group read The Sparrow (second reading). I really liked it and japple Sep 2013 #9

"A Thread of Grace" is next on my list! CrispyQ Sep 2013 #10

Will have to check that out. I tried it several years ago and, for whatever reason, japple Sep 2013 #11

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