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Sorry I've been totally missing in action...Though I stopped blogging all my 'book reports' online,I didn't stop reading!So I'm just going to list out all the books I read this past year --Special thanks to those who totally supported me (a total overachiever),kept me accountable,and bore with me when i went on & on about the fabulous books I read : bI obviously did not meet the lofty '365

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Title: Love Walked InWho wrote it: Marisa De Los SantosWhom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about: - A tale of a 11 y/o girl losing her single parent momthrough mental illnesses, while her dad's girlfriendoffered her shelter and comfort throughlife's storm; and how their bond developedover time, despite the awkwardness of thisrelationship / friendship...What went

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Title: 魔法蛋糕店 (Magic Bakery)Who wrote it: 張小嫻 (Amy Cheung)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about: - 11 inter-connected short storiestouching upon the various aspects ofromantic relationships, from puppy lovein high-school to long lost love & loneliness --while a lot of them evolve arounddesserts / bakeries...What went through my mind: - What can i say? One can

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Title: 刀 (Knife)Who wrote it: 重松清 (Shigematsu Kiyoshi)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about: - 5 Short stories evolving around the topicof BULLYING -- portraying the thoughts,beliefs, emotions of the victims & their families,as well as the interactions among thebullies, bystanders & victims.What went through my mind: - Since this is a Japanese novel,it

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Title: Daalder's ChocolatesWho wrote it: Philibert SchogtWhom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about: - A coming of age story of a chocolatier --a detailed account since his miserable childhood,all the way to the very last moment of his life.Topics like gourmet food / horrific taste,bad parenting / desperate childhood, stubborn human nature / revelation &

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Title: Bento Box in the Heartland --My Japanese Girlhood in Whitebread America-- A Food MemoirWho wrote it: Linda FuriyaWhom I borrowed it from:Queens Central Library (Jamaica)What is it about: An honest, genuine coming of age memoirof an ABJ (American Born Japanese),who dealt with identity/culture struggles,and found her way out by holding on to1 single thread: traditional Japanese cuisine.What

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Title: 7-ELEVEN之戀 (The Love at 7-Eleven)Who wrote it: 蔡智恆 (Zhi Xing Cai)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about: - 8 individual Short stories consisting ofvarious (post) college-age characters,weaving realistic portraits of life throughfamilial/romantic relationships & friendships.What went through my mind: - You know how sometimes, after reading a book,you

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Title: 教你開間糖水屋 (How to Open a Dessert Stall)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about:A simple how-to guide to opena small business, specializing in chinesedesserts aka 糖水 : )Plus a detail list of commonChinese desserts and their recipes.What went through my mind: - I did not know that there are so manyinteresting Chinese desserts out there!& that to make them

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The truth is...I've read 6 books since the last review,but i have yet to write about them! 0_o"Career change is a big step i just took,and it takes some time to adjust to a whole new schedule.I'm still reading though : )so... please bear with me,and reviews to come soon! : D

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I got this from the library 2 weeks ago,but haven't gotten around to read it.Then it was the Oscars...& they got the BIG script awards / Best pictures!So i figured, this book can't be too bad, right?Title: No Country for Old ManWho wrote it: Cormac McCarthyWhom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about: A combination of crime / drug dealing /police investigation /

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This book took me 2 whole months to finish.PHEW!Title: The Jesus I Never KnewWho wrote it: Philip YanceyWhom I borrowed it from: Karen : )What is it about:Jesus plays the key role in Christianity,but how many people really knowwhat He's all about?In this book, Yancey attempts to unveilthe common stereotypes & misconceptionsabout Jesus, while conveying God's truth& hope in a refreshing

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Title: The Freedom Writers Diary --their story. their words.How a Teacher and 150 Teens used Writingto Change themselves and the World around themWho wrote it:The freedome Writers with Erin GruwellWhom I borrowed it from:Queens Library (Long Island City)What is it about:A compilation of anonymous diary entries fromthe teacher, Erin Gruwell (Ms. G), and her 150 studentsfrom Wilson High School @

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You might question...WHAT? THIS COUNTS AS 1 OF THE 365 BOOKS?well, why not?there's a lot to learn, even from a restaurant guide ; )Plus, i did read every single page of it : 0HAA!Title: Zagat New York City Restaurants 2008Who wrote it: Larry Cohn (Contributor),Curt Gathje (Editor), Carol Diuguid (Editor)Whom I borrowed it from:Queens Central Library (Jamaica)What is it about:A restaurant guide

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Title: Freakonomics -- A Rogue EconomistExplores the Hidden Side of EverythingWho wrote it:Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. DubnerWhom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about:A collection of analysis & social studiesabout various social phenomena,which are written based on an economist'spoint of view / research method.Non-traditional questions are askedin an

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Title: 三色貓黑暗迷宮(Dark Maze -- Tricolor Cat)Who wrote it: 赤川次郎 (Jiro Akagawa)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about:A group of policemen has been going aftera criminal who has killed 3 people.On a fateful night, an almost-retiree fired his gunin the dark, thinking that he had shot the criminal,but it turned out to be a young policeman...The scene was witnessed by the

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Title: Flies on the ButterWho wrote it: Denise HildrethWhom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about:Rose Fletcher was on her way to South Carolina,her home from the distant past.Along the long & winding roads,memories and regrets of the pastcame haunting her, while God usesdifferent people's prayers and gentle helpto bring her HOME... for the first time since

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Title: 教你好菜燙來吃(Great Dishes - Just Blanch & Eat)Who wrote it: 梁瓊白 (Qing Bai Liang)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills) What is it about:A collection of recipes that are simple,quick & versatile : )Specialty -- 10 Homemade sauces to gowith countless combo of veggies, meat & seafood!What went through my mind:- I picked up this book, hoping for inspirationof what to

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A pile of books i borrowed back on saturday ; )me so excited!!!!!!!!!! : D

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Title: 蘋果甜點 (Apple Desserts)Who wrote it: 山本次夫 (Tsugio Yamamoto)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills) What is it about:The 10 kinds of apples available on the market /their distinct textures & flavors /25 recipes of Apple Desserts originating from:France, Switzerland, Austria, Canada,England, America & Japan.What went through my mind:- It's kinda sad that in NYC, we only

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Title: NakedWho wrote it: David SedarisWhom I borrowed it from:Queens Library (North Forest Park)What is it about: A collection of short storiescentered around a fictional family of David's,creating a maddening / humorous /half-believable memoir, constantly stretchingthe reader's imagination, while subtly bringing upquestions about the true nature of humanity.What went through my mind:- Is this

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Title: 十六年後在此重會 -- 細說神鵰俠侶(See you in 16 years...Analysis on The Return of the Condor Heroes)Who wrote it: 陳墨 (Mo Chen)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about:A chapter by chapter analysis of the famous classic:The Return of the Condor Heroes, written by Louis Cha.What went through my mind:- This book is very well written,in the sense that it contains the qualities

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Title: Life on the Refrigerator DoorWho wrote it: Alice KuipersWhom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about:Mother and daughter leaving each othernotes on the fridge to communicate,talking about various things in life:boys, grocery, health, emotions, school, work...then Mom found out that she has breast cancer...What went through my mind:- This novel was written in a

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Title: 殺人唷! 再見(Satsujin Yo Sayounara / Goodbye, Murder!)Who wrote it: 赤川次郎 (Jiro Akagawa)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about:13-year-old Yukiko killed her mom's boyfriend,but she never regretted about it.3 years later, she went on summer vacation with Momto the same location, and various peoplearound her are being attacked.Yukiko also received threats,hinting at

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To follow up on my previous post:http://365booksayear.blogspot.com/2008/02/book-23-feast-of-love.htmlI actually found on NY Times that this moviewas already shown in the Theatres back in 2007 : 0This Feb., the DVD is released --http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/356384/Feast-of-Love/dvdJust in case you're interested ; )

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Title: 交換成長日記 (Personal Growth Exchange Diary)Who wrote it: 梁詠琪 / 楊采妮(Gigi Leung / Charlie Young)Whom I borrowed it from: Queens Library (Forest Hills)What is it about:A collection of essays written by Gigi/Charlie,recording their thoughts about growing up,childhood/adolescence memories & incidents...cute doodlings, kiddie pics & heartfelt conversations.What went through my mind:- Despite

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