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The Tao of Pooh

The Tao of Pooh

By Benjamin Hoff 158 pages Adult

Danny Says

This is an old favorite of mine, as the author offers spiritual awakening by combining the teachings of the great philosophers, Confucius and A.A. Milne. A treat for all ages. 
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The Private Life of the Cat Who...

The Private Life of the Cat Who...

By Lilian Jackson Braun 160 pages Adult

Danny Says

Braun’s “Cat Who” series consists of something like 25 books, and I will confess that this is not the best. It is the shortest, however, and I hope it gives you a taste of what to expect in her more interesting (but longer) mysteries, which usually run 240-320 pages.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God

Their Eyes Were Watching God

By Zora Neale Hurston 219 pages Adult

Danny Says

While the book exceeds my loosely-enforced 200-pages-or-less rule, it is one of those books that I was required to read that actually pleasantly surprised me. Hurston is masterful in her story-crafting and dialogue, and this book makes it evident why she is considered one of the most important African-American women authors of the Harlem Renaissance (which does not refer to the signing of Meadowlark Lemon by the Globetrotters).
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The Lilies of the Field

The Lilies of the Field

By William E Barrett 128 pages Adult

Danny Says

With the help of a black ex-GI, some determined German nuns build a chapel in the desert. Short in length but filled with substance, the movie earned Sidney Poitier a well-deserved Oscar in 1963.
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Heart of Darkness

Heart of Darkness

By Joseph Conrad 78 pages Adult

Danny Says

I like to sound intelligent every now and then by including a classic. This book freaked me out in high school, as it tells the story of a man whose African expeditions lead him to the heart of the Belgian Congo and the darkness of man’s desire for power (classically adapted by Francis Ford Coppolla into his Vietnam epic Apocalypse Now). I am always more fascinated learning the story behind the story (the same as the story behind any great painting), and you may find it interesting to know that English was Conrad’s third language (he preferred to write in French).
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The Member of the Wedding

The Member of the Wedding

By Carson McCullers 176 pages Adult

Danny Says

This one could just as well be classified as “young adult,” as I have introduced it to teenage girls with very positive results. It is the coming of age story of a young girl who has made up her mind that she will go on her brother’s honeymoon whether she is invited or not. A very well-written novel.
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Creative Visualization

Creative Visualization

By Shakti Gawain 192 pages Adult

Danny Says

As the school year winds down for many, I thought I’d offer this simple yet powerful guide to meditation. This is an easy book to read with a variety of helpful exercises. Don’t take my word for it, though, as it has been a bestseller for over 25 years.
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The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership

The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership

By Steven B. Sample 224 pages Adult

Danny Says

So what if I am a disciple of Steven Sample? I’m a proud Trojan, and anyone can learn a thing or two from USC’s President, who has raised over $3 billion in his ten years there. For a book on leadership, this is a practical, easy-to-read book that I kept beside my bed and read a chapter each night before I went to bed. I especially enjoyed his thoughts in Chapter 10. Buy the book to find out what I am talking about.
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A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange

By Anthony Burgess 213 pages Adult

Danny Says

While this is not one of my favorite books, I can appreciate its incredible use of language (Burgess, after all, was a linguist). Most people find the book to be hilarious, but it just disturbed me. Perhaps that is a tribute to its powerful images.
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The Restraint of Beasts

The Restraint of Beasts

By Magnus Mills 224 pages Adult

Danny Says

If you know Quentin Tarantino, you may want to pass him along a copy of this hilarious and macabre tale of fencemakers gone awry. Leave it to the British to write the best deadpan humor in the world. This story makes Pulp Fiction seem tame.
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Grinding It Out

Grinding It Out

By Ray Kroc 256 pages Adult

Danny Says

I am a sucker for good biographies, and this quick read on one of the most important people to change the world is a must for anyone interested in capitalism, perseverance or Big Macs. Ray Kroc must have been a fascinating person to know.
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The Bridges of Madison County

The Bridges of Madison County

By Robert James Waller 208 pages Adult

Danny Says

Let me preface by saying this is not my favorite book. It is, however, a good, lazy read for those in the mood for an end-of-summer romance novel. I included this book when I learned a startling revelation: this was the bestselling non-religious book of the 1990s!
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Being John Malkovich

Being John Malkovich

By Charlie Kaufman 160 pages Adult

Danny Says

Whenever I am busy at work and cannot find time to read books, I turn to screenplays. You can read most screenplays in 2-3 hours, and it is interesting to see how a director’s vision may differ from that of the writer. Charlie Kaufman should have won the Oscar for this script, as it is the most original screenplay of the last decade.
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Utopia

Utopia

By Thomas More 84 pages Adult

Danny Says

I decided to throw in a piece of literature to sound intelligent. Actually, More’s classic is just as applicable today as it was back in the 15th century. It reads a lot like Plato’s “The Republic,” only this one gets to the point. I’d recommend it to any politician in search of clarity.
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Bag the Elephant

Bag the Elephant

By Steve Kaplan 188 pages Adult

Danny Says

There seems to be a proven rule that the shorter the business book, the better the information. That certainly proves true in the case of this gem that is great for anyone interested in developing winning strategies and attitudes (while the book is business-oriented, the principles can be applied to all sorts of areas).
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