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The Boy Who Drew MonstersThe Boy Who Drew Monsters, BookA Novel
by Donohue, KeithBook - 2014Book, 2014
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Added Mar 23, 2024
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My Life Begins!My Life Begins!, Downloadable Audiobook
by MacLachlan, PatriciaDownloadable Audiobook - 2022Downloadable Audiobook, 2022
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Added Feb 05, 2024
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I listened to this book on audio with my son. I seriously think I got more out of it than him, but it is easily relatable for any 10 year old. As the eldest child of immigrants I felt a strong connection to the main character. If you are a child or adult I strongly recommend this book. It is not one that I will forget for a long time.I listened to this book on audio with my son. I seriously think I got more out of it than him, but it is easily relatable for any 10 year old. As the eldest child of immigrants I felt a strong connection to the main character. If you are a child or…
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EllRay Jakes the Recess King!EllRay Jakes the Recess King!, Downloadable Audiobook
by Warner, SallyDownloadable Audiobook - 2015Downloadable Audiobook, 2015
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Added Sep 11, 2023
TaiwanTaiwan, Book
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Added Sep 06, 2023
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This Lonely Planet guide book is pre COVID, however it generally has great suggestions and explanations for the recommendation. As someone who has never been into nightlife, and now has a young family, I found sections on drinks and restaurants rather useless but I'm sure someone would appreciate that.
A downside to some recommended restaurants was that often non authentic places were highlighted. As a Vancouverite I'm not interested in buying Mediterranean or European food in Taiwan. I'd rather buy Taiwanese food. I'm certain that I can find better more authentic Mediterranean food here in Vancouver.This Lonely Planet guide book is pre COVID, however it generally has great suggestions and explanations for the recommendation. As someone who has never been into nightlife, and now has a young family, I found sections on drinks and restaurants…
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Added Aug 28, 2023
Discipline Is DestinyDiscipline Is Destiny, Downloadable AudiobookThe Power of Self-control
by Holiday, RyanDownloadable Audiobook - 2022Downloadable Audiobook, 2022
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Added Aug 24, 2023
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Added Aug 19, 2023
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerFrom the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Downloadable Audiobook
by Konigsburg, E. L.Downloadable Audiobook - 2011Downloadable Audiobook, 2011
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Added Aug 06, 2023
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Added Aug 06, 2023
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I enjoyed this book overall, however I wouldn't recommend it for under 18 due to some graphic sex scenes. My other critique is that the footnotes while entertaining really broke the flow of reading. That really annoyed me. However it was a fun read otherwise. I picked this book up as I have enjoyed the two series written by Amie Kaufman together with Jay Kristoff and figured it would be fun to read more of his work.I enjoyed this book overall, however I wouldn't recommend it for under 18 due to some graphic sex scenes. My other critique is that the footnotes while entertaining really broke the flow of reading. That really annoyed me. However it was a fun read…
Hold on to your KidsHold on to your Kids, Downloadable AudiobookWhy Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
by Neufeld, GordonDownloadable AudiobookDownloadable Audiobook
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Added Aug 06, 2023
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Beirut Hellfire SocietyBeirut Hellfire Society, Downloadable Audiobook
by Hage, RawiDownloadable Audiobook - 2018Downloadable Audiobook, 2018
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Added May 31, 2023
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This book had some promise, however I am not about to listen to 45 minutes nonstop of a sexual degenerate fully detailing his various escapades. That was chapter 3. I think I can gather the type of person that character is without that. Now I remember why I usually read YA literature, because I do not require useless details solely provided for titillation.This book had some promise, however I am not about to listen to 45 minutes nonstop of a sexual degenerate fully detailing his various escapades. That was chapter 3. I think I can gather the type of person that character is without that. Now I…
Time SquaredTime Squared, Downloadable AudiobookA Novel
by Krueger, LesleyDownloadable Audiobook - 2021Downloadable Audiobook, 2021
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Added May 30, 2023
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Since nobody else has bothered to review this here, I would like to encourage everyone to stay away. I don't think I have read a more boring novel in my life. Although this one was an audiobook version.
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A tale of supposed time travel but it doesn't quite seem to make sense. Supposedly romance, but there is very little time for chemistry.
I listened to 2 and a half hours before skipping to the end. The main character is an NPC and it is so cringe worthy. I can't believe I wasted several hours of my life.Since nobody else has bothered to review this here, I would like to encourage everyone to stay away. I don't think I have read a more boring novel in my life. Although this one was an audiobook version.
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A tale of supposed time travel…
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