books about: york     books:       Last Days of Summer146 reviews Steve Kluger William Morrow, 1998 I'm heartbroken My introduction to Steve Kluger was with "Almost Like Being In Love." The format threw me for a bit, but, once used to the manner in which the author was to tell his story, I went on to enjoy this delightful story. Next came this book..."Last Days of Summer." I found the author's website and wrote him an e-mail; I was about thirty pages short of the book's end at that moment. I sent another ...             Lords of Discipline169 reviews Pat Conroy Old New York Book Shop Press, 1991 Duty, Honor, Country The mark of a successful coming of age story is that you, the reader, can see yourself reflected in the protagonist. For me, this book worked very well. Will McLean, the main character and first-person narrator, a second generation Irish boy, son of a Marine, a mongrel outsider in the pedigreed Carolina Military Institute searches for himself, the man within the boy who is being molded by a ...             They Cage the Animals at Night186 reviews Jennings Michael Burch Topeka Bindery, 1999 I've read it over ten times Since I first read this book over 15 years ago I've read the book over 10 times. I read it three times the first year. I felt it was an amazing story, very touching, and able to tug at me each time I read it. The strength and courage that the author had was amazing.             Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss)270 reviews Dr. Seuss Random House, New York, 1990 Excellent Work Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a very good graduation gift, and my traditional gift for such occasions. But in regular bookstores, the cost usually averages at $18. Now, used books are great ideas, usually about $5, but not for graduation gifts. So when these $12 per arrived in perfect NEW condition I was thrilled. Go Amazon.             84 Charing Cross Road (Unabridged)102 reviews Helene Hanff audible.com 84 Charing the Book 84 Charing Cross Road is a great read! The premis simple, but the characters are full and rich. Worth reading again, even if you have seen the movie.             The Power Broker: Robert Moses And The Fall Of New York (Part 1)107 reviews Robert A. Caro Books on Tape, Inc., 1991 Damning, erudite and compelling Robert Caro's biography reads like an extraordinary work of investigative journalism - damning, erudite and compelling - that surely would have been appreciated by Robert Moses had he not been the subject. It is a fascinating study of the evolution of government in New York City and Robert Moses' ability to shape laws as the "best bill drafter in Albany" and to seize upon prevailing trends and ...             Waiting in Vain447 reviews Colin Channer One World/Ballantine, 1998 An Amazing Literary Journey That Took My Breath Away Colin Channer to me is like a modern day Picasso with a pen. His dialogue is compelling, soul-stirring and purposeful and his characters are engaging. You can almost close your eyes and imagine yourself seeing the story unfold as if you were a fly on the wall at a gallery in New York, a beach house in Jamaica, or the Streets of London. This is the mark of a truly great storyteller. Our main ...             All of a Kind Family (All-Of-A-Kind Family)91 reviews Sydney Taylor, Helen John Taylor Publishing Company (TX), 1994 The Author's Daughter All-of-a-Kind Family was a turning point in the history of Judaic children's literature - the first mainstream book with Jewish characters! In memory of author Sydney Taylor, the Association of Jewish Libraries gives out the Sydney Taylor Book Award each year to the best in Judaic children's literature. See lists of winners at www.sydneytaylorbookaward.org. Also, you can hear an interview with ...             Requiem for a Dream: A Novel80 reviews Hubert Selby Thunder's Mouth Press, 1999 Prepare yourself before you read You need to be ready before you read this book. Upon finishing this little dandy I was physically shaking. I can't think of any other book that has made of shake. The manic style and never ending punch in the face flow of this Hubert Selby Jr. masterpiece will stay with you for the rest of your life. If you saw the movie and so decided to not read the book, you are making a mistake. The book is a ...             Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire136 reviews Jim Cymbala Zondervan, 1997 Inspiring One of the more inspiring books I've ever read. It makes you want to meet with Christ and see the power of what He can do. Read if you want to be humbled and empowered.             Conspiracy in Death74 reviews J. D. Robb Thorndike Press, 2007 A New Eve! Someone is killing the homeless of New York, in the year 2058, and removing their body parts! As Lieutenant Eve Dallas unravels the mystery behind who is killing them and why (affectionately known as the "sidewalk sleeper murders"), she is forced to face an adversary who will stop at nothing, including framing her for murder, to get her thrown off the case. Torn between a love for the job, a ...             One Nation: America Remembers September 11, 200166 reviews Life Magazine, editors of LIFE magazine Little, Brown and Company, 2001 A portrayal of any kind... is the truth of 9/11/01... A message to each and every reviewer who takes time to add thoughts to a any media of memorial of 9/11, World Trade Center Towers tragedy... thank you from my heart. My spouse and I resided on the Lower West Side, Battery Park City, Gateway Plaza, So. End Ave. As survivors of the 9/11 World Trade Center Towers tragedy... From our Gateway Plaza apartment, facing the street and 300 yards from the ...             Criminal Minded: A Novel55 reviews Tracy Brown St. Martin's Griffin, 2005 one of the best right here You really don't have to say much because Tracy always brings it. I loved Lamin!!! People go get this one. it does not dissapoint. I would give it 100 stars if i could             Manchild in the Promised Land56 reviews Claude Brown Touchstone, 1999 Manchild In the Promised Land I was able to find this book relatively easy, based on a few keywords. My boyfriend started reading it several years ago and was unable to complete it. The storyline stuck in his memory and I bought it as a surprise for him, because over the years he mentioned it occasionally. Thanks for making the lookup so easy!             Harlem Girl Lost: A Novel73 reviews Treasure E. Blue One World/Ballantine, 2006 Loved It I absolutely loved this book. This book made me smile, laught, and at some points shed a tear or two. I loved it and I am looking foward to reading more of the author's books!             Dear America63 reviews Kathryn Lasky Scholastic, 2003 Gabby Have you ever wondered how long and painful a trip across the Atlantic, would be? Leaving your home, your customs, your whole life, all left in the waves. In the book, Dreams in a Golden Country by Kathryn Lasky, a girl named Zipporah Feldman, mostly known as Zippy struggles to adjust to the American way of life. Zippy would not even have had to come to America, but in her small town in Russia ...             New Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies55 reviews Najmieh Batmanglij Mage Publishers, 1992 Stunningly beautiful cookbook I have to admit, this may not be the most practical cookbook out there. It does feature some tough-to-find ingredients (such as "barberries," "Persian lime powder", etc.), and there are a lot of kebab type recipes that call for grilling - not the most practical for a busy weeknight cook. Some of the recipes here will require a commitment of time. However, that said, there are also many recipes ...             Down These Mean Streets53 reviews Piri Thomas Knopf, 1967 One of the best memoirs ever written I've read this book more than a few times and have taught it to different level readers a few extra times. There was one high school student who came to me after the book was done and told me, "This is the first book I ever finished." Even if it's not the first book you've read, you'll find writing that is fearless, honest, and powerful. You won't forget it, and if you're really lucky, you'll ...             Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Pop-up Adaptation54 reviews Lewis Carroll Little Simon, 2003 Family Treasure I purchased this book because of the last page. I had seen it at my Book Club and knew my grandchildren would love it. They love peaking down the rabbits hole and finding the additional pop ups on each page. A book you will definately want to pass on down the family. Truly a classic come to life.             Torch Song Trilogy61 reviews Harvey Fierstein Gay Presses of New York, 1981 Harvey Fierstein - Genius Ever since seeing him accept the Tony for his adaptation of "La Cage" I have had a tremendous admiration for the sheer creative genius of Harvey Fierstein. But "Torch song Trilogy" has got to be the icing on the cake; the cream on the top of Mt. Everest; the spark that set off Guy Fawlks Day on the 5th of November in London! And as if the tale wasn't enough, that fantastic narration by Mr. ...              search for books adaptation, adventures, all-of-a-kind, america, ancient, animals, ceremonies, charing, classic, conspiracy, cooking, criminal, discipline, family, iranian, manchild, minded, nation, persian, places, pop-up, promised, remembers, requiem, september, streets, trilogy, unabridged, waiting, wonderland books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. 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