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Books Read in 2012

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Julia's Child by Sarah Pinneo - story of a mom who tries to juggle family life with her business creating organic foods for toddlers. Mostly enjoyed by hate how the author barely changes some real life things (i.e., tv show "The Scene" is obviously "The View," etc.) That just feels lazy to me.

When We Were Romans by Matthew Kneale - 9-year-old Lawrence narrates the adventure that arises when his mother becomes convinced her estranged husband is stalking her and makes the family flee the country

Room by Emma Donoghue - shocking and heartbreaking and inspiring; a testament to a mother's love and the resiliency of the human spirit

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Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult - not quite as compelling as her previous works (to me, anyway) but still well worth the read

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Heartbreaking and hopeful story of a girl broken by Katrina and spiraling into an abyss on the wings of meth addicition. Jacqueline Woodson writes another book that will stay with me a long time.

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Where Children Sleep by James Mollison - Completely stunning photography; an intimate peek into the lives of children around the world. Definitely will buy this to share with Max when he is older.

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Food Lovers' Guide to Chicago: Best Local Specialties, Markets, Recipes, Restaurants & Events by Jennifer Olvera - not a bad overview, handy little guide

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Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai - Really lovely

The Fault in our Stars by John Green - his best book yet. Stunning and heartbreaking.

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NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman - completely fascinating

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Julie Olsen I read this too! Really found it interesting.

Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan - cute

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The Baby-Led Weaning Cookbook by Gil Rapley and Tracey Murkett (01.15.12)

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The Future of Us by Jay Asher & Carolyn Mackler (01.14.12)

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Laura Fowler and how was it?

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Katharine Herrman I really liked it. Interesting to see how easily futures could be changed, but not neccessarily the way those attempting change might have hoped.

Leverage by Joshua C. Cohen - Terrifying and mesmerizing (01.03.2012)

Everything On It by Shel Silverstein - just as good as his previous works; makes me miss him so much, but glad I can share this with Max! (01.08.12)

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Dear Bully: Seventy Authors Tell Their Stories - should be read by all teens, the bullied and the bullies (01.10.12)

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The Language of Flowers (01.02.12)

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