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Showing posts with label January. Show all posts
Showing posts with label January. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Currently Reading


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The Ratings System

No Star : I hated it. Do not recommend.
One Star : I didn't like it, but someone else might.
Two Stars: It was OK. I could take it or leave it.
Three Stars : I liked it. Read it someday.
Four Stars : I loved it. Definitely recommend.
Five Stars : It was extraordinary. I want this on my shelf.
The Elusive Six Stars -- Reserved for the Best Book of 2012.

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