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Furiously Happy by Jenny  Lawson
"Really funny but I took off a star because it was too touchy feely and serious at the end. That is just me though. Lots of other people would give it 5 stars."
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Looking for Alaska by John Green
"4.5 stars rounded up to 5 "
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The Tenant by Freida McFadden
"While I saw some of the twists from a mile away, Freida still managed to get me with a few more. Her stories are always digestible, even if they beggar belief at times.

The Tenant did focus on something that has always been a fear of mine: living with strangers. I’ve had to do it before, and it was great� until it wasn’t, and then became a nightmare. This story definitely brought back some of those memories and anxieties, so was deeply disturbing content for me to ingest.

Overall, not Freida’s most complex work, but definitely will keep you hooked."
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The Devil's in the Next Room by John Durgin
"A story of two brothers facing the darkness that’s been chasing them throughout their lives.

Some parts were totally wild, like the surprise in the barn loft, what the Hollow Souls do to their victims, and what happened to Bo. Other times I did wish the story had more movement in the plot setting. The boys are on the farm for a large chunk of time in the story, and I was getting antsy hoping they’d go on the offence.

I can’t say this is my favourite Durgin book, but it’s definitely well crafted like all his stories. It’s one to check out, but just be aware it’s more of a slow burn (in my opinion)."
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ReadStatus9417953803 Mon, 12 May 2025 17:22:13 -0700 <![CDATA[Sean finished reading 'Wolf Moon']]> /review/show/7543249545 Wolf Moon by David Irons Sean finished reading Wolf Moon by David Irons
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ReadStatus9417813406 Mon, 12 May 2025 16:38:05 -0700 <![CDATA[Sean is currently reading 'Night Creepers']]> /review/show/7564204557 Night Creepers by David Irons Sean is currently reading Night Creepers by David Irons
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Review7426766353 Mon, 05 May 2025 11:32:14 -0700 <![CDATA[Sean added 'The New King James Version: In the Great Tradition']]> /review/show/7426766353 The New King James Version by Arthur L. Farstad Sean gave 5 stars to The New King James Version: In the Great Tradition (Kindle Edition) by Arthur L. Farstad
This is an excellent overview of the production of the New King James Version (NKJV) translation of the Bible, as written by Arthur Farstad, who served as the Executive Editor of that undertaking. The NKJV has long been one of my favorite translations, and after reading Farstad's book I have an even greater appreciation of the translation itself and also those who accepted the challenge of updating the venerable Authorized Version (better known to most of us as the King James Bible). Farstad leads us through the translation process in some detail, emphasizing that everyone involved respected the original KJV and diligently sought to preserve the Authorized Version's accuracy and literary excellence while updating it into contemporary English and taking into account more recent scholarship. It's an engaging read, at least for us bibliophiles, and it serves as an illuminating window on the arduous process of translating the Holy Bible into English--a process probably much more daunting than most of us will ever appreciate. Though relatively short, Farstad's book is packed with information, and I think any fan of either the NKJV or the Authorized Version will benefit from giving it a look. If anything, I love the NKJV more after reading this book than I did beforehand. Highly recommended. ]]>
ReadStatus9387521568 Sun, 04 May 2025 16:31:13 -0700 <![CDATA[Sean is currently reading 'Wolf Moon']]> /review/show/7543249545 Wolf Moon by David Irons Sean is currently reading Wolf Moon by David Irons
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ReadStatus9386289548 Sun, 04 May 2025 11:00:50 -0700 <![CDATA[Sean finished reading 'The Woodlice']]> /review/show/7537905526 The Woodlice by G P Nedloh Sean finished reading The Woodlice by G P Nedloh
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ReadStatus9379859371 Fri, 02 May 2025 16:48:54 -0700 <![CDATA[Sean is currently reading 'My Companions are in Darkness: Devotional Readings on Psalm 88']]> /review/show/7537924674 My Companions are in Darkness by Tyler Watson Sean is currently reading My Companions are in Darkness: Devotional Readings on Psalm 88 by Tyler Watson
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