MaryAnneInLB

52-year-old woman in Long Beach, CA, United States
Seeking a man, 47 to 55
Close Range : Wyoming Stories

Close Range

Annie Proulx

This collection of short stories is my first exposure to this brilliant Western writer (other than the famous movie). Favorite line that I've repeated in conversation, "A murderer she might...more »

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Water for Elephants: A Novel

Water for Elephants

Sara Gruen

Loved this read and saw the movie. As is usually the case, the book was far better.

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Drown

Drown

Junot Díaz

Found this at The Strand in NYC before I knew anything about the author. I love his style and just fun honesty about life and love.

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The House on Mango Street

The House on Mango Street

Sandra Cisneros

This one opened my eyes to the possibilities of having someone like me writing and publishing and getting her due!

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The Things They Carried

The Things They Carried

Tim O'Brien

Courageous and inspiring writing that's easy to get lost in.

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Beloved (Everyman's Library)

Beloved

Toni Morrison

This book changed my life, even though I had to read it a couple of times to really get it. Dense and emotionally wrought, this is an epic tale that should be used in schools as a history...more »

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The Florist's Daughter

The Florist's Daughter

Patricia Hampl

Beautiful, inspiring and devastating. I've started this book several times and am trying to get through it now. I think I'm having such a hard time with it because the beautiful writing...more »

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Woman Hollering Creek: And Other Stories

Woman Hollering Creek

Sandra Cisneros

Just another brilliant collection. Love Ms. Cisneros and her wicked, wicked ways.

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When You Are Engulfed in Flames

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

David Sedaris

Everyday observations that the rest of us pass up, but in Sedaris' hands, they're turned into gut-splitting gold. The stories here take place in Japan and illustrate a self-conscious dance...more »

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Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

Tattoos on the Heart

Gregory Boyle

Father Boyle restores my faith in Catholic priests by living what he teaches and working with society's most rejected souls. I'd love to hear what others think about this book. For me, it...more »

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